Androgens and anabolic steroids include the endogenous male sex hormone testosterone and dihydrotestosterone, and other agents that behave like these sex hormones. Androgens stimulate the development of male sexual characteristics (such as deepening of the voice and beard growth) and development of male sex organs. Anabolic steroids stimulate growth in many other types of tissues, especially bone and muscle. Anabolic effects also include increased production of red blood cells.Noopept powder
Medically, androgens and anabolic steroids are used to treat:
delayed puberty in adolescent boys
hypogonadism and impotence in men
breast cancer in women
anemia
osteoporosis
weight loss disease in HIV
endometriosis
other conditions with hormonal imbalance
Anabolic steroids can be given by injection, taken by mouth, or used
externally. In the U.S. they are classified as Schedule III Controlled
Substances due to the possibility of serious adverse effects and a high
potential for abuse.
Some athletes may abuse anabolic steroids to build muscle, prolong
endurance and enhance performance. Anabolic agents are prohibited at all
times, both in- and out-of-competition in collegiate and professional
sports and appear on both the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) and U.S.
Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) Prohibited Lists. Anabolic steroid use is
also prohibited by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) as well as
the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA).1,2
Anabolic steroids include all synthetic derivatives of testosterone, both oral and injectable. Examples of anabolic steroids include testosterone, methyltestosterone, danazol, and oxandrolone. Anabolic steroids are performance-enhancing agents and act by increasing lean muscle protein synthesis and body weight, without increasing fat mass.3
