Objective: Anabolic-androgenic steroids (AAS) represents a group of synthetic testosterone
derivatives that play an important role in clinical treatment. These drugs are widely abused …

Since the 1970s anabolic androgenic steroids (AAS) have been abused at ever increasing
rates in competitive athletics, in recreational sports and in bodybuilding. Exceedingly high …

Abuse of anabolic androgenic steroids (AAS) has been linked to a variety of different
cardiovascular side effects. In case reports, acute myocardial infarction is the most common …

Premenopausal women are much less prone to develop cardiovascular disease than men of
similar age, but this advantage no longer applies after menopause. We previously found that …

Os hormônios esteróides anabólicos androgênicos (EAA) compreendem a testosterona e
seus derivados. Eles são produzidos nos testículos e no córtex adrenal, e promovem as …

Non‐prescribed use of anabolic androgenic steroids (AAS) has been associated with a
number of physical and psychiatric/behavioural complications, some of which are potentially …

Medicolegally investigated deaths among 34 male users of anabolic androgenic steroids
(AAS) are described. Nine persons were victims of homicide, 11 had committed suicide, 12 …

Unlike women, men do not experience an abrupt reduction in endogenous sex hormone
production. It has, however, become clear that an age-associated decrease in the levels of …

Anabolic androgenic steroids (AAS) have several adverse effects on the cardiovascular
system that may lead to a sudden cardiac death (SCD). We herein report a case involving a …

Adolescents use a wide variety of drugs and supplements, including anabolic steroids, to
improve their sports performance and physical appearance. Prevalence rates for steroid use …