Women's Experiences of Using Anabolic Androgenic Steroids [PDF]
Frontiers in Sports and Active Living, 2021 Anabolic androgenic steroids are used by women to increase their muscle mass and because of their performance-enhancing effects. Despite permanent/high risk of side effects, knowledge is inadequate.
Annica Börjesson +8 more
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Anabolic androgenic steroids and cardiomyopathy: an update [PDF]
Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine, 2023 Anabolic androgenic steroids (AAS) include endogenously produced androgens like testosterone and their synthetic derivatives. Their influence on multiple metabolic pathways across organ systems results in an extensive side effect profile.
Kahtan Fadah +5 more
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Anabolic-androgenic steroids in sport
Quality in SportIntroduction and objective Anabolic-androgenic steroids (AAS) are a group of doping substances. They cause muscle hypertrophy and an increase in strength. Moreover, they may lead to dangerous side effects.
Martyna Dutka +8 more
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ABUSE OF ANABOLIC ANDROGENIC STEROIDS [PDF]
Journal of Stress Physiology & Biochemistry, 2009 According to the International Olympic Committee, the abuse of anabolic androgenic steroids (AASS) is found in over 50% of positive doping tests. AASS abuse is not restricted to the organized sports andwidespread use.
Abbas Yavari
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Men´s experiences of using anabolic androgenic steroids [PDF]
International Journal of Qualitative Studies on Health & Well-Being, 2021 Purpose: Anabolic androgenic steroids (AAS) are used by men for their aesthetic and performance-enhancing effects and are associated with risk for side effects.
Annica Börjesson +5 more
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ANABOLIC-ANDROGENIC STEROIDS SIGNALING [PDF]
, 2012 Androgens exert their effects on various parts of the body, including muscles, bones, hair follicles in the skin, liver and kidney, reproductive, hematic, immune and nervous systems.
BIANCO, Antonino +2 more
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Anabolic-Androgenic Steroids and Cardiometabolic Derangements. [PDF]
Cureus, 2021 Anabolic-androgenic steroids (AAS) are commonly used among both competitive athletes and recreational athletes in order to gain a performance edge. Unfortunately, AAS generally carries a broad range of short term and long term adverse effects. These include endocrinological abnormalities, cardiovascular risks, psychological issues, and largely adverse ...
Farzam K.
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Anabolic-androgenic steroids are linked to depression and anxiety in male bodybuilders: the hidden psychogenic side of anabolic androgenic steroids [PDF]
Annals of MedicineBackground The prevalence of anabolic-androgenic steroids (AAS) use is on the rise among athletes and bodybuilders worldwide. In addition to the well-documented adverse effects on hepatic, renal, and reproductive functions, there is an increasing ...
Baris Karagun, Selin Altug
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Lived experiences of closeness to a person using Anabolic androgenic steroids a next of kin perspective. [PDF]
Int J Qual Stud Health Well-being, 2023 Börjesson A +5 more
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Anabolic–androgenic steroids and dietary supplements among resistance trained individuals in western cities of Saudi Arabia [PDF]
BMC Sports Science, Medicine and Rehabilitation, 2021 Background Anabolic–androgenic steroids (AAS) contain testosterone-like androgens and are used as supplements to improve performance, therapeutic measures, appearance, and muscular development.
Ameen Mosleh Almohammadi +2 more
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