Background This investigation explores the concept of stigma related to people who use
anabolic-androgenic steroids (PWU-AAS) when accessing healthcare services. Anabolic …

Background Since there is a paucity of research on support for people using Anabolic
Androgenic Steroids (AAS), we aimed to identify and synthesise the available evidence in …

Introduction In a society that perpetuates the strive for a perfect appearance, a fit body has
become synonymous with success, but simultaneously hard to achieve. This represents a …

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 …

Background The masculinizing effects from anabolic–androgenic steroid (AAS) appear to be
different between men and women, leading to calls for more gender-specific information …

Background Female users of anabolic-androgenic steroids (AAS) are at risk of developing
masculinizing side effects. This study explores how the development of masculinizing effects …

Objective Medical practitioners such as general practitioners (GPs) may have an
underutilized role when it comes to addressing the associated harms among people who …

Research has documented the harms associated with performance and image enhancing
drug (PIED) use and lack of disclosure of use to healthcare providers (HCPs). Given that the …

Objectives To estimate the overall prevalence of androgenic-anabolic steroids (AAS) users
seeking support from physicians. Secondary objectives are to compare this prevalence in …

Background Anabolic-androgenic steroids (AAS) are used to increase muscle strength and
improve appearance, but users also carry the risk of developing physical and mental health …