PLoS One August 2017 PMID 27532478

Former Abusers of Anabolic Androgenic Steroids Exhibit Decreased Testosterone Levels and Hypogonadal Symptoms Years after Cessation: A Case-Control Study.

Jon Jarløv Rasmussen, Christian Selmer, Peter Busch Østergren, Karen Boje Pedersen, Morten Schou, Finn Gustafsson, Jens Faber, Anders Juul, Caroline Kistorp

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The group of discussions reflects an overall acknowledgment of the study's findings, with users mentioning specific examples like Gabe Tufte and referencing hormone levels and symptoms, highlighting both support and skepticism. The tone varies from casual mentions to more serious considerations, showing moderate engagement and perceived impact on health awareness.

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Most discussions acknowledge the study's findings, with some expressing skepticism or calling out perceived biases, but generally support the conclusion about long-term effects of steroid use.

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The topic clearly captures attention, especially among those concerned with health or steroid use, evident from references to specific individuals, studies, and detailed descriptions of hormonal effects.

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Discussions include references to personalities and research, indicating some depth, though most are brief comments rather than detailed analyses.

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While not universally regarded as groundbreaking, the mention of serious health consequences suggests a moderate level of significance for communities involved with or affected by steroid use.

Abstract in brief

The study finds that men who used anabolic androgenic steroids (AAS), even years after stopping, have lower testosterone levels and show symptoms of hypogonadism like decreased libido, erectile dysfunction, fatigue, and depression compared to healthy controls.
Former AAS users had significantly reduced levels of reproductive hormones such as testosterone, inhibin B, and anti-Müllerian hormone (AMH), indicating long-term hormonal suppression.
A considerable portion (about 27%) of former AAS abusers had testosterone levels below the normal reference limit, and they reported more hypogonadal symptoms than current users and controls, suggesting lasting adverse effects on reproductive health.]

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@loquecallam Si ha utilizado esteroides con esto se cierra el debate. https://t.co/vpMTh19x9b

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