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Review
. 2022 Dec;222(10):612-620.
doi: 10.1016/j.rceng.2022.09.003. Epub 2022 Nov 15.

Doping and sports endocrinology: anabolic-androgenic steroids

J A García-Arnés  1 , N García-Casares  2
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Doping and sports endocrinology: anabolic-androgenic steroids

J A García-Arnés et al. Rev Clin Esp (Barc). 2022 Dec.
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Abstract

The use of anabolic steroids affects not only professional athletes but also the general population (bodybuilders, gym clients, and adolescents). In the first case, its use is prohibited and sanctioned by the World Anti-Doping Agency and Olympic committees. For the other users, it is difficult to establish its prevalence since many obtain the products via the internet. The reasons for its use are varied and different forms of use and other types of users have been described. Among the side effects of steroid use, hypogonadism is the most frequent cause for endocrinological consultation. After a general introduction to doping, this review describes the historical background of anabolic-androgenic steroids, their classification, forms of use, physiological effects, adverse effects on different organs and systems, treatment of hypogonadism, as well as detection methods.

Keywords: Anabolic steroids; Anabolizantes; Androgen; Andrógenos; Athletes; Atletas; Dopaje; Doping; Gimnasio; Gym.

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