title: Self-Reported Use of Anabolic-Androgenic Steroids by Elite Power Lifters.
abstract: In brief: Sixty-one athletes competed in the 1987 National Championship of the US Powerlifting Federation; all were surveyed to obtain information on anabolic-androgenic steroids regarding attitudes, patterns of use, and health effects. Of the 45 who responded to the survey, 15 admitted having used steroids. In a follow-up telephone interview of 20 of the competitors, 11 reported previous steroid use. The reason given most often for using steroids was improved athletic performance; the most common side effects reported were heightened libido, acne, and increased body hair. The small number of admitted users suggests that underreporting took place; this level of use probably represents the lower bound of steroid use among power lifters.
authors.forename: C E
authors.initials: CE
authors.lastname: Yesalis
authors.forename: R T
authors.initials: RT
authors.lastname: Herrick
authors.forename: W E
authors.initials: WE
authors.lastname: Buckley
authors.forename: K E
authors.initials: KE
authors.lastname: Friedl
authors.forename: D
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Brannon
authors.forename: J E
authors.initials: JE
authors.lastname: Wright