Medical Consequences of Long-Term Anabolic-Androgenic Steroid Abuse in Athletes
January 2017
in “
Biomedical Research-tokyo
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Studysummary This review examines the long-term health risks of anabolic-androgenic steroid abuse in athletes, reporting various physical and psychological side effects without sufficient benefits. Our plain-language summary of this paper — not a Tressless recommendation.
The document reviewed the medical consequences of long-term anabolic-androgenic steroid (AAS) abuse in athletes, highlighting numerous health risks. These included reproductive issues such as reduced spermatogenesis and testicular shrinkage in men, and menstrual disorders and masculinization in women. Liver toxicity, cardiovascular diseases, and changes in blood parameters were also noted. Additional effects included baldness, gynecomastia, and psychological issues like aggression and mood swings. The study emphasized that the potential benefits of AASs were insufficient compared to the significant health risks, underscoring the need for awareness and prevention of these adverse effects in athletes.
