Search
for

    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.

    Related Terms

    Sort by

    Research 30 of 720

    1. Pharmacology of anabolic steroids British Journal of Pharmacology · 2008 · 441 citations
    2. Expression of concern: potential risk for developing severe COVID-19 disease among anabolic steroid users BMJ case reports · 2021 · 21 citations
    3. Mechanism of action of bolandiol (19-nortestosterone-3β,17β-diol), a unique anabolic steroid with androgenic, estrogenic, and progestational activities 2009 · 11 citations
    4. The Mechanisms of Anabolic Steroids, Selective Androgen Receptor Modulators and Myostatin Inhibitors 대한스포츠의학회지 · 2022 · 2 citations
    5. Anabolic-Androgenic Steroids and Cardiometabolic Derangements Cureus · 2021 · 2 citations
    6. 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
    7. Influence of The Anabolic Steroid Usage on The Physical Health: A Review Journal of Education Health and Sport · 2024 · 1 citations
    8. Alopecia in Female Athletes Using Androgenic and Anabolic Steroids: Pathophysiology and Management International Journal of Dermatology · 2025
    9. Hormonal Influences on Women's Health and Athletic Performance: Insights into the Menstrual Cycle, Menopause, Contraception, and Anabolic Steroids Quality in Sport · 2024
    10. Histopathological Effects of Anabolic Androgenic Steroids (Nandrolone Decanoate) on Heart, Liver and Kidney of Male Local Rabbits Egyptian Journal of Veterinary Science · 2024
    11. Anabolic androgenic steroids and carcinogenicity focusing on Leydig cell: a literature review Oncotarget · 2018 · 65 citations
    12. Anabolic-androgenic steroids and cardiovascular risk Chinese Medical Journal · 2019 · 38 citations
    13. Cutaneous manifestations of anabolic-androgenic steroid use in athletes International Journal of Dermatology · 2009 · 34 citations
    14. Consequences of Anabolic-Androgenic Steroid Abuse in Males; Sexual and Reproductive Perspective ˜The œworld journal of men's health · 2021 · 19 citations
    15. Effects of anabolic-androgenic steroids on the pilosebaceous unit. PubMed · 1992 · 16 citations
    16. 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
    17. Impacts of Anabolic-androgenic steroid supplementation on female health and offspring: Mechanisms, side effects, and medical perspectives Saudi Pharmaceutical Journal · 2024 · 3 citations
    18. Harm reduction measures in a recreational gym user with anabolic androgenic steroid dependence: a case report in the context of current best clinical practice Harm Reduction Journal · 2025 · 2 citations
    19. Anabolic–Androgenic Steroids and Brain Damage: A Review of Evidence and Medico-Legal Implications Forensic Sciences · 2025 · 2 citations
    20. The Use of Anabolic Steroids by Bodybuilders in the State of Sergipe, Brazil European Journal of Investigation in Health Psychology and Education · 2024 · 2 citations
    21. 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
    22. Anabolic-androgenic steroids. Mechanism of action and clinical effects Journal of Education Health and Sport · 2023 · 1 citations
    23. Health consequences of anabolic steroids: a sexual-medicine perspective International Journal of Impotence Research · 2026
    24. Health Complications Associated with Anabolic-Androgenic Steroid Use in Physically Active Men: A Literature Review Journal of Education Health and Sport · 2026
    25. Hepatotoxicity Associated with Anabolic Androgenic Steroids and Selective Androgen Receptor Modulators: A Literature Review Medical Science · 2025
    26. ANABOLIC ANDROGENIC STEROID USE DISORDER: A PUBLIC HEALTH ISSUE Sabuncuoglu Serefeddin Health Sciences · 2025
    27. The Physiological Effects of Anabolic Steroids on the Human Body Digital Commons - Gardner-Webb University (Gardner–Webb University) · 2025
    28. Innovative Reports on the Effects of Anabolic Androgenic Steroid Abuse—How to Lose Your Mind for the Love of Sport Medicina-lithuania · 2023
    29. The use of anabolic androgenic steroids: A focus on polypharmacy Medicinski pregled · 2018
    30. Effects of Abuse of Anabolic Androgenic Steroids on Iraqi Athletes Iraqi Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences · 2017