Department of Health and Human Performance Faculty Articles
Title
Androgen use by athletes: a reevaluation of the health risks
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
12-1-1996
Abstract
It has been estimated that 1 to 3 million male and female athletes in the United States have used androgens. Androgen use has been associated with liver dysfunction, altered blood lipids, infertility, musculotendinous injury, and psychological abnormalities. Although androgens have been available to athletes for over 50 years, there is little evidence to show that their use will cause any long-term detriment; furthermore, the use of moderate doses of androgens results in side effects that are largely benign and reversible. It is our contention that the incidence of serious health problems associated with the use of androgens by athletes has been overstated.
Publication Title
Canadian Journal of Applied Physiology
Volume
21
Issue
6
First Page
421
Last Page
440
ISSN
1066-7814
Recommended Citation
Street, C.; Antonio, Jose; and Cudlipp, D., "Androgen use by athletes: a reevaluation of the health risks" (1996). Department of Health and Human Performance Faculty Articles. 7.
https://nsuworks.nova.edu/hpd_hhp_facarticles/7