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The Therapeutic Effects of Crocus sativus L. and Its Constituents on the Improving Treatment of Azoospermia: A Narrative Review

Health Science Reports, Volume 9, Issue 9, September 2026.
ABSTRACT Background and Aims Azoospermia, defined as the complete absence of sperm in the ejaculate, is a major cause of male infertility and is classified into obstructive and non‐obstructive forms. While obstructive azoospermia is primarily mechanical in origin, non‐obstructive azoospermia (NOA) is characterized by impaired spermatogenesis and is ...
Faraz Khakshour, Melika Hadad Tehran, Jamal Jalili Shahri, Farid Zeynali, Fahimeh Lavi Arab   +4 more
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Beyond the law: Exploring the impact of criminalising anabolic–androgenic steroid use on help-seeking and health outcomes in Australia

, 2023
This study aimed to investigate how Anabolic–Androgenic Steroid (AAS) users and healthcare professionals perceive the criminalisation of AAS on users’ ability to seek help and, ultimately, what effect this has on the health outcomes for these consumers ...
Gibbs, Nick, Dunn, Matthew, Piatkowski, Timothy   +2 more
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DrugFacts: Anabolic steroids and other Appearance and Performance Enhancing Drugs (APEDs). [PDF]

, 2023
Anabolic steroids are synthetic, or human-made, variations of the male sex hormone testosterone. The proper term for these compounds is anabolic-androgenic steroids.

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Androgenic‐anabolic steroid abuse trend and management: A prospective, cross‐sectional, questionnaire‐based survey

Health Science Reports, 2023
Background and Aims Androgenic‐anabolic steroid (AAS) abuse is a global health concern, studies revealing an increasing trend of abuse and deleterious effects on reproductive health.
Manaf Al Hashimi, Yasser Farahat, Hussein Kandil, Ismail Al Khalidi   +3 more
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Experiences of Healthcare Support and Access Among Women Who Use Performance and Image‐Enhancing Drugs

Drug and Alcohol Review, Volume 45, Issue 6, September 2026.
ABSTRACT Introduction Women who use performance and image‐enhancing drugs (PIED) face distinct health risks, yet little is known about how they engage with healthcare or seek support. This study explored how women who use PIEDs navigate healthcare, with a focus on engagement, disclosure and stigma. Method An interpretative phenomenological analysis was
Hannah C. Schuurs, Zoe Walter, Leanne Hides, Mair Underwood   +3 more
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A Case of Anabolic Androgenic Steroid Dependence

Annals of Indian Psychiatry
The anabolic androgenic steroids (AAS) are a family of hormones that includes the natural hormone testosterone, together with numerous synthetic testosterone analogs.
Parijat Roy, Sagar Karia, Avinash Desousa, Sushma Sonavane   +3 more
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Experimental peptides, GLP‐1s and polypharmacy: Future directions for image‐ and performance‐enhancing drug harm reduction

Addiction, EarlyView.
Luke A. Turnock, Lambros Lazuras
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Effects of testosterone and high‐dose anabolic steroids on orthodontic‐induced bone remodeling and root resorption: An animal study

Journal of Periodontology, Volume 97, Issue 8, Page 1758-1772, August 2026.
Abstract Background This study investigates the impact of disruptions in testosterone levels on bone remodeling, root resorption, and periodontal ligament (PDL) during orthodontic tooth movement (OTM) in a pubertal male rat model. Methods Testosterone deficiency was induced through orchiectomy, and the anabolic‐androgenic steroid (AAS, testosterone ...
Caio Luiz Bitencourt Reis, Kelly Galisteu‐Luiz, Gabriela Leite Pedroso, Gustavo Lopes Puls, Leticia Cassaro, Bruno Boaventura Vieira, Fábio Lourenço Romano, Erika Calvano Küchler, Christian Kirschneck, Daniela Silva Barroso de Oliveira, Maria Bernadete Sasso Stuani, Mirian Aiko Nakane Matsumoto   +11 more
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Physiological Basis of Sex Differences in Human Performance and Exercise‐Associated Pathology

Clinical Endocrinology, Volume 105, Issue 2, Page 151-162, August 2026.
ABSTRACT The presence of sex differences in human physical performance is well‐established and shaped by distinct endocrine, anatomical and physiological mechanisms. Despite sustained advances, our understanding of how inherent biological factors drive variations in exercise capacity and related pathologies is still developing.
David A. Holdsworth, Thomas J. O'Leary, Craig L. Doig, Natalie Taylor, Jasminder Dosanjh, David R. Woods, Michael J. Stacey, Robert M. Gifford   +7 more
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Review of Androgenic Anabolic Steroid Use [PDF]

, 2001
An area that has been overlooked within personnel security evaluations is employee use of androgenic-anabolic steroids (AAS). Current drug testing within the federal government does not include testing for anabolic steroids, and the difficulties to ...
Eisele, G., Byrd, C., Borges, T.
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