title: [Use and abuse of androgens and anabolic steroids].
abstract: At therapeutic dosages, androgen and anabolic steroids enhance neither muscle strength nor competitive performance. Endogenous androgen secretion is inhibited, and the net effect is negligible. The dosages taken by athletes and body-builders are 10-50 fold greater than the therapeutic dosages, and give rise to hyperandrogenic conditions. Although this improves endurance, strength and muscle development, at the same time a manifest hormone disturbance is developed with a variety of consequences. Abusers, who as a rule inject illicit preparations themselves, are also at risk of hepatitis and HIV.
authors.affiliation: Peurunka--Medicinskt rehabiliterings- och motionscentrum, Laukaa as.
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Alén
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D045930:Anabolic Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage* / Q000494:pharmacology; D000728:Androgens / Q000008:administration & dosage* / Q000494:pharmacology; D004300:Doping in Sports; D004798:Enzymes / Q000378:metabolism; D006728:Hormones / Q000378:metabolism; D006801:Humans; D050356:Lipid Metabolism; D008297:Male; D014891:Weight Lifting
chemical_list: D045930:Anabolic Agents; D000728:Androgens; D004798:Enzymes; D006728:Hormones
vernacular_title: Bruk och missbruk av androgena och anabola steroider.