[HTML][HTML] Sudden cardiac death in anabolic-androgenic steroid users: a literature review

M Torrisi, G Pennisi, I Russo, F Amico, M Esposito… - Medicina, 2020 - mdpi.com
Background and objectives: Anabolic-androgenic steroids (AASs) are a group of synthetic
molecules derived from testosterone and its related precursors. AASs are widely used illicitly …

[HTML][HTML] Selective androgen receptor modulators: the future of androgen therapy?

AR Christiansen, LI Lipshultz, JM Hotaling… - Translational …, 2020 - ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Selective androgen receptor modulators (SARMs) are small molecule drugs that function as
either androgen receptor (AR) agonists or antagonists. Variability in AR regulatory proteins …

[HTML][HTML] Treatment of men with central hypogonadism: alternatives for testosterone replacement therapy

V Ide, D Vanderschueren, L Antonio - International Journal of Molecular …, 2020 - mdpi.com
Central hypogonadism is a clinical condition, characterized by sexual symptoms and low
serum testosterone levels, due to an impaired function of the hypothalamus or pituitary …

Advances in stem cell research for the treatment of primary hypogonadism

L Li, V Papadopoulos - Nature Reviews Urology, 2021 - nature.com
In Leydig cell dysfunction, cells respond weakly to stimulation by pituitary luteinizing
hormone, and, therefore, produce less testosterone, leading to primary hypogonadism. The …

Serum 17-hydroxyprogesterone is a potential biomarker for evaluating intratesticular testosterone

TFN Lima, P Patel, R Blachman-Braun… - The Journal of …, 2020 - auajournals.org
Purpose: Intratesticular testosterone is essential for spermatogenesis and can only be
reliably measured with invasive testicular sampling. Previous studies have demonstrated …

Libido as a motivator for starting and restarting non-prescribed anabolic androgenic steroid use among men: a mixed-methods study

O Harvey, M Parrish, E van Teijlingen… - … , Prevention and Policy, 2022 - Taylor & Francis
Abstract Anabolic Androgenic Steroids (AAS) are commonly used for their anabolic effects
and the potentially detrimental consequences are well documented. Most studies focus on …

[HTML][HTML] Notifications and health consequences of unauthorized pharmaceuticals in food supplements

M Amidžić, J Banović Fuentes, J Banović, L Torović - Pharmacy, 2023 - mdpi.com
Health concerns associated with the consumption of food supplements rise in parallel with
the rise in the popularity and market availability of these products. In pursuit of data related …

Exogenous testosterone replacement therapy versus raising endogenous testosterone levels: current and future prospects

K Khodamoradi, Z Khosravizadeh, M Parmar… - F&S Reviews, 2021 - Elsevier
Testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) is an important treatment option for men with low
testosterone levels and symptomatic hypogonadism. Various formulations for exogenous …

New clinical targets of d-chiro-inositol: rationale and potential applications

AS Laganà, S Garzon, V Unfer - Expert Opinion on Drug …, 2020 - Taylor & Francis
Introduction Inositols have a key role in ovarian physiology and the literature reports a
wealth of studies about the major isomer, myo-inositol (MI). However, information about d …

[HTML][HTML] Non-testosterone management of male hypogonadism: an examination of the existing literature

SC Krzastek, RP Smith - Translational andrology and urology, 2020 - ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Testosterone deficiency is defined as a total testosterone level< 300 ng/dL confirmed on two
early morning lab draws. Testosterone therapy has historically been offered to men with …