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Obtaining a Herculean physique by using anabolic steroids has its downsides [Image: Nathan Bartlett on Unsplash]
Sexual health specialist Massimo Giola discusses the use of anabolic steroids in a young gym-goer with hypogonadism
Key points, The use of anabolic-androgenic steroids for “muscle growth” is far more prevalent than we think.
Among other risks and side effects, sexual function, Pract Green w Pale Yellow
References
- AlShareef S, Gokarakonda SB, Marwaha R. Anabolic Steroid Use Disorder. Treasure Island (FL): StatPearls Publishing; 2023.
- Basaria S. Male hypogonadism. Lancet 2014;383:1250–63.
- García-Arnés JA, García-Casare N. Doping and sports endocrinology: Anabolic-androgenic steroids. Revista Clínica Española (English edition) 2022;222(10);612–20.
- Grant B, Kean J, Vali N, et al. The use of post-cycle therapy is associated with reduced withdrawal symptoms from anabolic-androgenic steroid use: a survey of 470 men. Subst Abuse Treat Prev Policy 2023;18(1):66.
- Rahnema CD, Lipshultz LI, Crosnoe LE, et al. Anabolic steroid–induced hypogonadism: diagnosis and treatment. Fertil Steril 2014;101(5):1271–79.
- Wenbo Z, Yan Z. The uses of anabolic androgenic steroids among athletes; Its positive and negative aspects - A literature review. J Multidiscip Healthc 2023;16:4293–305.
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