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I thought I would take advantage of my limited time platinum status and actually discuss some chemistry. The majority of the topics discussed in this forum are formulation related as opposed to true chemistry. I was looking at THG, aka "The Clear". One of the reasons it was synthesized...

Tibolone may be a good starting material for 7 methylated steroids. It would require a hydrogenation and be improved with the introduction of some additional double bonds:

This is off of Wikipedia: (32) * (A) Except as provided in subparagraph (C), the term controlled substance analogue means a substance - o (i) the chemical structure of which is substantially similar to the chemical structure of a controlled substance in schedule I or II...

You answered your own question with point #2. Steroid derivatives are Schedule 3 and the analogue act does not apply to those compounds. DEA Schedule 3 However, the DSHEA act covers dietary supplements which is a totally different area covered by the FDA.