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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. Anabolic androgenic steroids and carcinogenicity focusing on Leydig cell: a literature review Oncotarget · 2018 · 65 citations
    2. 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
    3. ANABOLIC ANDROGENIC STEROID USE DISORDER: A PUBLIC HEALTH ISSUE Sabuncuoglu Serefeddin Health Sciences · 2025
    4. Cutaneous manifestations of anabolic-androgenic steroid use in athletes International Journal of Dermatology · 2009 · 34 citations
    5. Consequences of Anabolic-Androgenic Steroid Abuse in Males; Sexual and Reproductive Perspective ˜The œworld journal of men's health · 2021 · 19 citations
    6. Effects of anabolic-androgenic steroids on the pilosebaceous unit. PubMed · 1992 · 16 citations
    7. Mechanism of action of bolandiol (19-nortestosterone-3β,17β-diol), a unique anabolic steroid with androgenic, estrogenic, and progestational activities 2009 · 11 citations
    8. 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
    9. 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
    10. Anabolic-androgenic steroids. Mechanism of action and clinical effects Journal of Education Health and Sport · 2023 · 1 citations
    11. Innovative Reports on the Effects of Anabolic Androgenic Steroid Abuse—How to Lose Your Mind for the Love of Sport Medicina-lithuania · 2023
    12. Anabolic-androgenic steroids and cardiovascular risk Chinese Medical Journal · 2019 · 38 citations
    13. Medical consequences of long-term anabolic-androgenic Steroids (AASs) abuses in athletes Biomedical Research-tokyo · 2017 · 5 citations
    14. Impacts of Anabolic-androgenic steroid supplementation on female health and offspring: Mechanisms, side effects, and medical perspectives Saudi Pharmaceutical Journal · 2024 · 3 citations
    15. Anabolic–Androgenic Steroids and Brain Damage: A Review of Evidence and Medico-Legal Implications Forensic Sciences · 2025 · 2 citations
    16. The Mechanisms of Anabolic Steroids, Selective Androgen Receptor Modulators and Myostatin Inhibitors 대한스포츠의학회지 · 2022 · 2 citations
    17. Anabolic-Androgenic Steroids and Cardiometabolic Derangements Cureus · 2021 · 2 citations
    18. 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
    19. Health Complications Associated with Anabolic-Androgenic Steroid Use in Physically Active Men: A Literature Review Journal of Education Health and Sport · 2026
    20. Hepatotoxicity Associated with Anabolic Androgenic Steroids and Selective Androgen Receptor Modulators: A Literature Review Medical Science · 2025
    21. Histopathological Effects of Anabolic Androgenic Steroids (Nandrolone Decanoate) on Heart, Liver and Kidney of Male Local Rabbits Egyptian Journal of Veterinary Science · 2024
    22. Alopecia in Female Athletes Using Androgenic and Anabolic Steroids: Pathophysiology and Management International Journal of Dermatology · 2025
    23. The use of anabolic androgenic steroids: A focus on polypharmacy Medicinski pregled · 2018
    24. Effects of Abuse of Anabolic Androgenic Steroids on Iraqi Athletes Iraqi Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences · 2017
    25. Anabolic androgenic steroids impact on cardiovascular risk and cardiovascular events. The literature review Quality in Sport · 2026
    26. (282) CONSEQUENCES OF ANABOLIC-ANDROGENIC STEROID ABUSE IN MALES: RESULTS FROM A META-ANALYSIS STUDY ˜The œjournal of sexual medicine · 2023
    27. Novel Uses for the Anabolic Androgenic Steroids Nandrolone and Oxandrolone in the Management of Male Health Current Urology Reports · 2016 · 15 citations
    28. 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
    29. The Physiological Effects of Anabolic Steroids on the Human Body Digital Commons - Gardner-Webb University (Gardner–Webb University) · 2025
    30. Disruption of androgen metabolism, regulation and effects : involvement of steroidogenic enzymes edoc (University of Basel) · 2014