[HTML][HTML] Anabolic–androgenic steroids: How do they work and what are the risks?

P Bond, DL Smit, W de Ronde - Frontiers in Endocrinology, 2022 - frontiersin.org
Anabolic–androgenic steroids (AAS) are a class of hormones that are widely abused for
their muscle-building and strength-increasing properties in high, nontherapeutic, dosages …

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 …

Social media, body image and resistance training: creating the perfect 'me'with dietary supplements, anabolic steroids and SARM's

L Hilkens, M Cruyff, L Woertman, J Benjamins… - Sports Medicine …, 2021 - Springer
Background Few studies have assessed the use of dietary supplements, anabolic
androgenic steroids (AAS) and selective androgen receptor modulators (SARM) in male …

Characteristics and attitudes of men using anabolic androgenic steroids (AAS): a survey of 2385 men

AK Bonnecaze, T O'Connor… - American journal of …, 2020 - journals.sagepub.com
Additional characterization of patients using anabolic androgenic steroids (AAS) is needed
to improve harm reduction and cessation resources for patients. Our group sought to expand …

Harm reduction in male patients actively using anabolic androgenic steroids (AAS) and performance-enhancing drugs (PEDs): a review

AK Bonnecaze, T O'Connor, CA Burns - Journal of general internal …, 2021 - Springer
Anabolic androgenic steroid (AAS) and performance-enhancing drug (PED) use is a
prevalent medical issue, especially among men, with an estimated 2.9–4 million Americans …

Medicinal use of testosterone and related steroids revisited

J Tauchen, M Jurášek, L Huml, S Rimpelová - Molecules, 2021 - mdpi.com
Testosterone derivatives and related compounds (such as anabolic-androgenic steroids—
AAS) are frequently misused by athletes (both professional and amateur) wishing to promote …

Simultaneous testing for anabolic steroids in human hair specimens collected from various anatomic locations has several advantages when compared with the …

P Kintz, L Gheddar, JS Raul - Drug Testing and Analysis, 2021 - Wiley Online Library
Since the late 90s, hair testing for anabolic steroids in humans has found numerous forensic,
clinical, and anti‐doping applications. In most cases, analyses were performed on head hair …

[HTML][HTML] Doping and sports endocrinology: anabolic-androgenic steroids

JA García-Arnés, N García-Casares - Revista Clínica Española (English …, 2022 - Elsevier
The use of anabolic steroids affects not only professional athletes but also the general
population (bodybuilders, gym clients, and adolescents). In the first case, its use is …

[HTML][HTML] Severity of anabolic steroid dependence, executive function, and personality traits in substance use disorder patients in Norway

M Scarth, IA Havnes, ML Jørstad, J McVeigh… - Drug and Alcohol …, 2022 - Elsevier
Introduction Anabolic androgenic steroids (AAS), including testosterone and synthetic
derivatives, are typically used to increase muscle mass. Many users develop a dependence …

ADHD symptoms and use of anabolic androgenic steroids among male weightlifters

E Kildal, B Hassel, A Bjørnebekk - Scientific reports, 2022 - nature.com
Use of anabolic androgenic steroids (AAS) is associated with adverse health effects. The
factors that predispose to AAS use among athletes are poorly understood, but attention …