title: Androgens, anabolic-androgenic steroids, and inhibitors.
abstract: Androgens are steroid hormones responsible for male sexual characteristics, testosterone being the principal androgen secreted by the testes. Androgens have both masculinizing and growth-stimulating or anabolic effects. Synthetic analogs of androgens have been used by professional, as well as amateur, athletes for possible performance enhancement. The subject of androgens, pharmacologic actions, organ system effects, therapeutic uses, adverse reactions, and abuse potential are reviewed.
authors: Albright Care Services, Lewisburg, PA, USA.
authors: J L
authors: JL
authors: Donahue
authors: D T
authors: DT
authors: Lowenthal
mesh_terms: D045930:Anabolic Agents / Q000494:pharmacology / Q000627:therapeutic use; D000726:Androgen Antagonists / Q000494:pharmacology / Q000627:therapeutic use; D000728:Androgens / Q000494:pharmacology / Q000502:physiology / Q000627:therapeutic use; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007248:Infertility, Male / Q000188:drug therapy*; D008297:Male
chemical_list: D045930:Anabolic Agents; D000726:Androgen Antagonists; D000728:Androgens