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Men´s experiences of using anabolic androgenic steroids [PDF]

International Journal of Qualitative Studies on Health and 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.
Verónica Vicente, Annica Börjesson, Lena Ekström   +2 more
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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 Medicine
Background 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 Karagün, Selin Altuğ
exaly   +4 more sources

Women's Experiences of Using Anabolic Androgenic Steroids. [PDF]

Front Sports Act 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.
Börjesson A, Ekebergh M, Dahl ML, Ekström L, Lehtihet M, Vicente V.   +5 more
europepmc   +2 more sources

Anabolic androgenic steroids and cardiomyopathy: an update. [PDF]

Front Cardiovasc Med, 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.
Fadah K, Gopi G, Lingireddy A, Blumer V, Dewald T, Mentz RJ.   +5 more
europepmc   +2 more sources

Anabolic-androgenic steroid use among bodybuilders in Erbil city

Zanco Journal of Medical Sciences, 2021
Background and objective: Anabolic-androgenic steroids are synthetic testosterone derivatives with a longer duration of action than physiological androgens. They are abused by bodybuilders because of their potential to enhance muscle strength.
Ramadhan Khidhir Ahmed, Karwan Hawez Sulaiman, Muhammed Khalid Hasan, Ali Shakir Dauod   +3 more
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Anabolic-androgenic steroids. Mechanism of action and clinical effects

Journal of Education, Health and Sport, 2023
Introduction and aim. Anabolic-androgenic steroids (AAS) are used for the rapid enhancement of muscular mass and optimization of athletic performance. Their administration is frequently linked with a plethora of adverse health implications.
Daria Matyja, Leila Abod, Natalia Ilnicka, Maria Sadlik, Patrycja Zuziak   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

The Prevalence of Anabolic-Androgenic Steroid Misuse in Iranian Athletes: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Iranian Journal of Public Health, 2021
Background: Due to widespread abuse of anabolic-androgenic steroids among professional athletes and amateur sportsmen and their health-related problems, determining the prevalence and the pattern of anabolic-androgenic steroid misuse at the national ...
Maryam Selk- Ghaffari, Sakineh Shab-Bidar, Farzin Halabchi   +2 more
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EXTRACTION AND IDENTIFICATION OF FORMULATIONS OF ANABOLIC ANDROGENIC STEROIDS: A FORENSIC EDUCATIONAL APPROACH [PDF]

Química Nova, 2021
The use of anabolic androgenic steroids is largely restricted worldwide since they are associated with innumerous side effects and health damage. However, apprehensions of formulations of anabolic agents have been extensively increasing throughout the ...
Lucas M. Berneira, Marina Ritter, Caroline C. da Silva, Tais Poletti, Luan F. Passos, Bruno N. da Rosa, Marco A. Z. dos Santos, Claudio M. P. de Pereira   +7 more
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Knowledge and Attitude of Using Anabolic Androgenic Steroids Among Male Bodybuilders in Al-Russafa Baghdad Province

Ibn Al-Haitham Journal for Pure and Applied Sciences, 2023
Anabolic androgenic steroids are being more popular between bodybuilders and people who are using gym to enhance their physiques. However, according to the increase of the laws prohibiting sales of these substances without physician prescription, the ...
Sura Mohammed Challab, zina mudhafar anwer, heba hashim khalil   +2 more
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Appearance and performance factors associated with muscle building supplement use and favourable attitudes towards anabolic steroids in adolescent boys

Frontiers in Psychology, 2023
IntroductionThe demand for appearance and performance enhancing substances, including muscle building supplements and anabolic androgenic steroids, is increasing in Australia.
Olivia Piplios, Zali Yager, Zali Yager, Siân A. McLean, Scott Griffiths, Jo R. Doley   +5 more
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