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Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise, 2006
The use of anabolic androgenic steroids (AAS) to increase muscle size and strength is widespread. Information regarding self-administered AAS used nonmedically to enhance athletic performance or improve physical appearance is sparse and poorly documented.
Andrew B, Parkinson, Nick A, Evans
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The use of anabolic androgenic steroids (AAS) to increase muscle size and strength is widespread. Information regarding self-administered AAS used nonmedically to enhance athletic performance or improve physical appearance is sparse and poorly documented.
Andrew B, Parkinson, Nick A, Evans
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The History of the Development of Anabolic-Androgenic Steroids
Pediatric Clinics of North America, 2007The history of anabolic-androgenic steroids (AASs) is an interesting tale that has its roots in ancient "endocrinology." More than 6000 years ago, farmers noted enhanced domestication of animals after castration. The development of AASs, and, later, their artificial synthesis, have remained a hot topic in scientific research and pharmaceuticals.
Jennifer L, Dotson, Robert T, Brown
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Anabolic-Androgenic Steroid Abuse by Physicians
Journal of Addictive Diseases, 2006Physicians are not immune to the rising popularity of anabolic-androgenic steroid (AAS) abuse. We present three cases of physician-patients who recently required inpatient substance abuse treatment stemming from the abuse of AAS or related compounds. These individuals shared a number of clinical and psychological features that led to or resulted from ...
Mark S, McAllister, Gregory B, Collins
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Anabolic–Androgenic Steroid Use by Athletes
New England Journal of Medicine, 1989PUBLIC attention was focused on the use of anabolic–androgenic steroids by the disqualification of Ben Johnson, winner of the gold medal for the 100-meter dash in the 1988 Olympic Games. Johnson recently acknowledged that he took anabolic–androgenic steroids regularly as part of his training regimen.1 As a result, his world record for the 100-meter ...
J B, Hallagan +2 more
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Consequences of Use of Anabolic Androgenic Steroids
Pediatric Clinics of North America, 2007Whether providing anticipatory guidance to the young adolescent patient, conducting a preparticipation examination on a young athlete, or treating a sick user of anabolic androgenic steroids (AASs), the primary care physician must be familiar with the adverse consequences of the use of these compounds. This article reviews the endocrine, cardiovascular,
Marcel J, Casavant +4 more
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Anabolic–androgenic steroids and liver injury
Liver International, 2007AbstractAthletes and nonathletes have been using anabolic–androgenic steroids (AAS) for a long time, in an inadequate and unsurveilled manner, with the aim of improving sports performance or for cosmetic purposes. AAS consumption is becoming more widespread and involving younger people, and there is a trend for self‐administration of higher doses and ...
Magdalena, Sánchez-Osorio +4 more
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Pharmacoepidemiology of anabolic androgenic steroids: a review
Fundamental & Clinical Pharmacology, 2004AbstractNon‐prescribed use of anabolic androgenic steroids (AAS) has been associated with a number of physical and psychiatric/behavioural complications, some of which are potentially lethal. Here, we review both observational and experimental studies on human subjects concerned with such side‐effects.
Ingemar, Thiblin, Anna, Petersson
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The anabolic - androgenic steroids
Drug and Therapeutics Bulletin, 1962A number of analogues of testosterone are claimed to relieve chronic fatigue; to improve well-being, appetite and weight, especially in the chronically ill and the aged; to shorten convalescence from surgery, fractures, wasting disease, acute and chronic infections, and severe burns; to relieve osteoporosis; to combat catabolic effects of prolonged ...
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Androgens, Anabolic-Androgenic Steroids, and Inhibitors
American Journal of Therapeutics, 2000Androgens are steroid hormones responsible for male sexual characteristics, testosterone being the principal androgen secreted by the testes. Androgens have both masculinizing and growth-stimulating or anabolic effects. Synthetic analogs of androgens have been used by professional, as well as amateur, athletes for possible performance enhancement.
J L, Donahue, D T, Lowenthal
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Anabolic-Androgenic Steroids and Related Substances
Current Sports Medicine Reports, 2002Testosterone is the primary male sex hormone, and anabolic-androgenic steroids are synthetic derivatives of testosterone. Anabolic steroids are used to enhance athletic performance and appearance. Adverse effects include those on the liver, serum lipids, psyche/behavior, and the reproductive system.
Charles E, Yesalis, Michael S, Bahrke
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