Endocrine Abstracts

Introduction: The use of steroids for the formation of a sports figure is widespread. Anabolic androgenic steroids (AAS) are used in large doses than in therapeutic practice. Studies of the side effects of AAS on carbohydrate metabolism are hampered due to the self-over-the-counter use of AAS.Hypothesis: We hypothesized that with the abolition of AAS, the effect of elevated doses of testosterone (Ts) and nandrolone (ND) decanoate on the utilization of gl...

Background: The motivation for the use of AAS by men engaged in recreational activities is the improvement of body composition and strength indicators. A deterrent to the use of AAS can be awareness of the side effects of their use, in particular the development of secondary hypogonadism.Aim: To study the awareness of AAS users about the negative impact of this class of drugs on the body.Methods: An individual anonymous corresponde...

Background: The study of the state of the pituitary-gonadal axis (PGA) in users of anabolic androgenic steroids (AAS) is important. The severity of inhibition of luteinizing (LH), follicle-stimulating (FSH) hormones, total testosterone (Tt), inhibin B may depend on the type of AAS used, its doses, the simultaneous use of several types of AAS and the duration of their administration.Aim: To evaluate the levels of LH, FSH, Tt and Inhibin B depending on the...