Effects of Anabolic Androgenic Steroids on the Reproductive System of Athletes and Recreational Users: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

Maria A ChristouPanagiota A ChristouGeorgios MarkozannesAgathocles TsatsoulisGeorge MastorakosStelios Tigas

Published in: Sports medicine (Auckland, N.Z.) (2018)

The majority of AAS users demonstrated hypogonadism with persistently low gonadotropin and testosterone levels, lasting for several weeks to months after AAS withdrawal. Anabolic androgenic steroid use results in profound and prolonged effects on the reproductive system of athletes and recreational users and potentially on fertility.

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