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    Glossary Anabolic Steroids

    synthetic substances that mimic testosterone to promote muscle growth

    Anabolic steroids, also known as anabolic-androgenic steroids (AAS), are synthetic substances that mimic the effects of the male hormone testosterone. They promote muscle growth (anabolic effects) and the development of male sexual characteristics (androgenic effects). While they are used medically to treat conditions like delayed puberty and muscle loss, they are often misused by athletes and bodybuilders to enhance performance and physical appearance, which can lead to serious health risks.

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    1. Effects of Abuse of Anabolic Androgenic Steroids on Iraqi Athletes Iraqi Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences · 2017
    2. Forensic approach in cases of anabolic-androgenic steroid abuse and cardiovascular mortality: insights from autopsy, histopathology, immunohistochemistry and toxicology Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine · 2025 · 1 citations
    3. Consequences of Anabolic-Androgenic Steroid Abuse in Males; Sexual and Reproductive Perspective ˜The œworld journal of men's health · 2021 · 19 citations
    4. (282) CONSEQUENCES OF ANABOLIC-ANDROGENIC STEROID ABUSE IN MALES: RESULTS FROM A META-ANALYSIS STUDY ˜The œjournal of sexual medicine · 2023
    5. Indirect clinical markers for the detection of anabolic steroid abuse beyond the conventional doping control in athletes European Journal of Sport Science · 2019 · 9 citations
    6. Medical consequences of long-term anabolic-androgenic Steroids (AASs) abuses in athletes Biomedical Research-tokyo · 2017 · 5 citations
    7. Innovative Reports on the Effects of Anabolic Androgenic Steroid Abuse—How to Lose Your Mind for the Love of Sport Medicina-lithuania · 2023
    8. (257) RAPID RECOVERY OF SPERMATOGENESIS IN LONG-TERM ANABOLIC STEROID ABUSER FOLLOWING CLOMIPHENE CITRATE ADMINISTRATION The Journal of Sexual Medicine · 2024 · 1 citations
    9. Reduced plakoglobin increases the risk of sodium current defects and atrial conduction abnormalities in response to androgenic anabolic steroid abuse The Journal of Physiology · 2024 · 7 citations
    10. Long-term detection of methyltestosterone (ab-) use by a yeast transactivation system Archives of Toxicology · 2010 · 15 citations
    11. Dermatologic Signs and Symptoms of Substance Abuse Journal of clinical & experimental dermatology research · 2016 · 11 citations
    12. Anabolic–Androgenic Steroids and Brain Damage: A Review of Evidence and Medico-Legal Implications Forensic Sciences · 2025 · 2 citations
    13. Health consequences of anabolic steroids: a sexual-medicine perspective International Journal of Impotence Research · 2026
    14. The Physiological Effects of Anabolic Steroids on the Human Body Digital Commons - Gardner-Webb University (Gardner–Webb University) · 2025
    15. The use of anabolic androgenic steroids: A focus on polypharmacy Medicinski pregled · 2018
    16. Potential adverse effects of long-term testosterone therapy Baillière's clinical endocrinology and metabolism · 1998 · 72 citations
    17. Anabolic androgenic steroids and carcinogenicity focusing on Leydig cell: a literature review Oncotarget · 2018 · 65 citations
    18. Cutaneous manifestations of anabolic-androgenic steroid use in athletes International Journal of Dermatology · 2009 · 34 citations
    19. The Androgen Receptor and Its Use in Biological Assays: Looking Toward Effect-Based Testing and Its Applications Journal of Analytical Toxicology · 2011 · 22 citations
    20. Male sex hormone and reduced plakoglobin jointly impair atrial conduction and cardiac sodium currents bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory) · 2022
    21. Anabolic-androgenic steroids and cardiovascular risk Chinese Medical Journal · 2019 · 38 citations
    22. Pharmacology of anabolic steroids British Journal of Pharmacology · 2008 · 441 citations
    23. Influence of The Anabolic Steroid Usage on The Physical Health: A Review Journal of Education Health and Sport · 2024 · 1 citations
    24. Hormonal Influences on Women's Health and Athletic Performance: Insights into the Menstrual Cycle, Menopause, Contraception, and Anabolic Steroids Quality in Sport · 2024
    25. Influence of Saw palmetto and Pygeum africana extracts on the urinary concentrations of endogenous anabolic steroids: Relevance to doping analysis Phytomedicine plus · 2020 · 2 citations
    26. Feasibility of implementing current best clinical practice for people who are using anabolic androgenic steroids within a Swiss primary care practice: a quality assurance study Swiss Medical Weekly · 2025 · 8 citations
    27. Anabolic-androgenic steroids. Mechanism of action and clinical effects Journal of Education Health and Sport · 2023 · 1 citations
    28. Health Complications Associated with Anabolic-Androgenic Steroid Use in Physically Active Men: A Literature Review Journal of Education Health and Sport · 2026
    29. Hepatotoxicity Associated with Anabolic Androgenic Steroids and Selective Androgen Receptor Modulators: A Literature Review Medical Science · 2025
    30. Novel Uses for the Anabolic Androgenic Steroids Nandrolone and Oxandrolone in the Management of Male Health Current Urology Reports · 2016 · 15 citations