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Anabolic steroids are synthetic substances related to the male sex hormones (androgens). They promote the growth of skeletal muscle (anabolic effects) and the development of male sexual characteristics (androgenic effects), but can also be used to treat menstrual problems and other conditions.
Follow the links below to find information about anabolic steroids.
Reviewed February 2009
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Steroids
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Better Health Channel
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Anabolic androgenic, or 'sex', steroids are synthetic drugs that mimic the masculinising effects of the male sex hormone testosterone. There are many legal medical reasons to use steroids, such as treating osteoporosis. Typical illegal users include professional athletes, bodybuilders and people who feel they need to look muscular. Steroids have side effects including damage to the testicles or ovaries, liver diseases, paranoia and 'roid rage' or aggression.
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May 2009
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Substance abuse: Student factsheet
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Women's Health Queensland Wide Inc
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Drugs are a part of our social life and culture, especially for younger people, and are potentially harmful to physical and mental health. Women are more likely than men to use medications, but are less likely than men to use illegal drugs.
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Nov 2007
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Danazol for heavy menstrual bleeding
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John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
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Options to help avoid surgery can be important for many women who are having problems with heavy menstrual bleeding. One of the drug options is danazol. Danazol suppresses the hormones that increase the endometrium (the lining of the uterus that is shed...
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May 2007
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Anabolic-androgenic steroids for alcoholic liver disease
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John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
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Alcohol causes a major part of the liver diseases in the Western World. Several trials have addressed the effects of anabolic-androgenic steroids for alcoholic liver disease. This systematic review could not demonstrate any significant effects of anabol...
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Aug 2006
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Drugs in Sport
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HealthInsite Topic Page
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Links to information on drugs in sport, including drug screening.
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Jun 2006
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Drugs in sport
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Australian Prescriber
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Drugs in sport are a concern for medical practitioners because of the implicit risks to the health of the athlete. There are also ethical concerns about cheating by artificially enhancing athletic performance.
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Jan 2000
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