Bigger than sport: the enhanced games and the commodification of telehealth, testosterone, and dependency

In light of the over-prescription of testosterone through telehealth services, the Enhanced Games may serve as a powerful force towards expanding that market. These developments raise important concerns, particularly regarding the risk of physiological dependency resulting from prolonged use of exogenous testosterone. The commodification of TRT under the guise of sport and health optimisation calls for critical reflection on the ethical, medical, and regulatory implications of such practices.

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Harm Reduction Journal
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2025-11-10
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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12954-025-01321-w
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Hormonal and reproductive studies
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Bigger than sport: the enhanced games and the commodification of telehealth, testosterone, and dependency

Luke Cox, Imran Khan
Harm Reduction Journal
Hormonal and reproductive studies
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Bigger than sport: the enhanced games and the commodification of telehealth, testosterone, and dependency

Luke Cox, Imran Khan
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Abstract

In light of the over-prescription of testosterone through telehealth services, the Enhanced Games may serve as a powerful force towards expanding that market. These developments raise important concerns, particularly regarding the risk of physiological dependency resulting from prolonged use of exogenous testosterone. The commodification of TRT under the guise of sport and health optimisation calls for critical reflection on the ethical, medical, and regulatory implications of such practices.

Harm Reduction JournalVol. 22(1)
Swansea University (GB)
Openalex Percentile: Top 55%
Hormonal and reproductive studies
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