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November 2009 in “Journal of steroid biochemistry and molecular biology/The Journal of steroid biochemistry and molecular biology” Bolandiol, a synthetic steroid, builds muscle and bone without greatly affecting sex glands, and works differently from other hormones.
January 2020 in “Brazilian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences” Finasteride worsens heart damage from nandrolone decanoate but protects against cell damage.
441 citations,
May 2008 in “British Journal of Pharmacology” Anabolic steroids can build muscle and strength but have risks and need more research on their clinical benefits and side effects.
11 citations,
March 2016 in “Translational Andrology and Urology” Nandrolone might increase muscle mass with fewer side effects than testosterone but could cause erectile dysfunction and needs more research.
October 2020 in “System Dynamics Review” The document concludes that finasteride can reduce nandrolone detection in doping tests, suggesting frequent testing and setting metabolite level thresholds for detection.
September 2023 in “Biology of reproduction” New testosterone analogs show promise for male contraception with better activity and potentially fewer side effects.
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August 2000 in “Current Opinion in Chemical Biology” Future osteoporosis treatments should focus on increasing bone growth, with many promising options available.
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June 2017 in “Molecular and Cellular Endocrinology” Using anabolic androgenic steroids can cause serious, lasting health problems in many parts of the body.
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October 2015 in “Andrology” New male hormonal contraceptives show promise but need more research on long-term effects and funding for larger trials.
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August 2016 in “Current Urology Reports” Nandrolone and oxandrolone could help treat male health issues like muscle loss and low testosterone.
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March 2019 in “European Journal of Sport Science” New signs like changes in blood markers, physical symptoms, and behavioral shifts may help detect hidden steroid use in athletes.
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December 1998 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism” MENT could be a better option than testosterone for male hormone therapy and birth control because it works well at lower doses and has fewer side effects on the prostate.
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November 2011 in “Open access journal of contraception” Birth control pills with low-dose estrogen and antiandrogenic progestins can effectively treat acne.
Oral contraceptives are generally recommended for healthy young girls, but specific types may vary based on individual health conditions and barrier methods are less popular among adolescents.
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October 2006 in “Expert Opinion on Emerging Drugs” New treatments for male hypogonadism are easier to use and target specific tissues to reduce side effects.
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September 2000 in “Obstetrics and gynecology clinics of North America” Hirsutism causes significant psychological distress in women.
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