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. 2020 Nov 11;56(11):606. doi: 10.3390/medicina56110606
Name Authors Publication Date Males Females Age Abuse Adverse Effects
Suspected reactivation of extrapulmonary tuberculosis focus after non-medical abuse of anabolic androgenic steroids: a case report Singh V, Batta A. 2019 1 0 21 Yes Immune system disorders
Side effects of anabolic steroids used by athletes at Unaizah Gyms, Saudi Arabia: a pilot study Almaiman AA 2019 12 0 30 Yes Kidney injuries, Skin disorders
Evaluation of anabolic steroid induced renal damage with sonography in bodybuilders Kantarci UH 2018 22 0 25 Yes Kidney injuries, Cardiovascular disorders
Anabolic steroid abuse: what shall it profit a man to gain muscle and suffer the loss of his brain? Chowdhury P 2017 1 0 30 Yes Cardiovascular disorders, Neurological disorders
Impact of single-dose nandrolone decanoate on gonadotropins, blood lipids and HMG CoA reductase in healthy men Gårevik N, Börjesson A, Choong E, Ekström L, Lehtihet M. 2016 11 0 37,3 No Endocrine disorders
Iatrogenic dependence of anabolic-androgenic steroid in an Indian non-athletic woman Tripathi A, Tekkalaki B, Saxena S, Dandu H. 2014 1 0 55 Yes Psychiatric disorders, Endocrine disorders, Skin disorders
Chromosome damage and cytotoxicity in oral mucosa cells after 2 months of exposure to anabolic steroids (decadurabolin and winstrol) in weight lifting Martins RA, Gomes GA, Aguiar O Jr, Medalha CC, Ribeiro DA. 2010 15 0 Not available Yes Genetic disorders
Paraffinoma and ulcer of the external genitalia after self-injection of nandrolone Balighi K, Farsinejad K, Naraghi ZS, Tamizifar B. 2008 1 0 56 Yes Skin disorders
Acne induced by ‘Sus’ and ‘Deca’ Walker SL, Parry EJ. 2006 1 0 22 Yes Skin disorders
Dilated cardiomyopathy and acute liver injury associated with combined use of ephedra, gamma-hydroxybutyrate, and anabolic steroids Clark BM, Schofield RS. 2005 1 0 40 Yes Kidney injuries, Cardiovascular disorders, Liver injuries, Endocrine disorders
Hepatocellular adenomas associated with anabolic androgenic steroid abuse in bodybuilders: a report of two cases and a review of the literature Steensland P, Blakely G, Nyberg F, Fahlke C, Pohorecky LA. 2005 2 0 29 Yes Liver injuries
Androgen-induced cerebral venous sinus thrombosis in a young body builder: case report Kurling S, Kankaanp A, Ellermaa S, Karila T, Sepp T. 2004 1 0 22 Yes Cardiovascular disorders
Effect of Nandrolone Decanoate on serum lipoprotein (a) and its isoforms in hemodialysis patients Socas L, Zumbado M, Pérez-Luzardo O, Ramos A, Pérez C, Hernández JR, Boada LD. 2004 47 17 63 No Cardiovascular disorders, Endocrine disorders
Effects of androgenic-anabolic steroids on apolipoproteins and lipoprotein (a) Steensland P, Hallberg M, Kindlundh A, Fahlke C, Nyberg F. 2004 19 0 31 No Endocrine disorders
Successful treatment of anabolic steroid-induced azoospermia with human chorionic gonadotropin and human menopausal gonadotropin Menon DK 2003 1 0 37 Yes Endocrine disorders
Measurement of androgen and estrogen receptors in breast tissue from subjects with anabolic steroid-dependent gynecomastia Calzada L, Torres-Calleja J, Martinez JM, Pedron N. 2001 12 0 28 No Endocrine disorders
Reversible hypogonadism and azoospermia as a result of anabolic-androgenic steroid use in a bodybuilder with personality disorder. A case report Boyadjiev NP, Georgieva KN, Massaldjieva RI, Gueorguiev SI. 2000 1 0 20 Yes Psychiatric disorders, Endocrine disorders
Androgens for the treatment of anemia in peritoneal dialysis patients Navarro JF 1998 9 0 Not available No Endocrine disorders
A report on alterations to the speaking and singing voices of four women following hormonal therapy with virilizing agents Baker J 1999 0 4 43 No Endocrine disorders
Nandrolone decanoate is a good alternative for the treatment of anemia in elderly male patients on hemodialysis Gascón A, Belvis JJ, Berisa F, Iglesias E, Estopiñán V, Teruel JL. 1999 14 0 Not available No Endocrine disorders
Effects of nandrolone decanoate (Decadurabolin) on serum Lp(a), lipids and lipoproteins in women with postmenopausal osteoporosis Lippi G, Guidi G, Ruzzenente O, Braga V, Adami S. 1997 0 19 Not available No Endocrine disorders
Androgen therapy for anemia of chronic renal failure. Indications in the erythropoietin era TeruelJL 1996 67 17 Not available No Endocrine disorders
Exogenous androgens influence body composition and regional body fat distribution in obese postmenopausal women—a clinical research center study Lovejoy JC 1996 5 5 Not available No Psychiatric disorders, Endocrine disorders, Skin disorders
Bilateral rupture of the quadriceps tendon associated with anabolic steroids Liow RY 1995 1 0 29 Yes Musculoskeletal injuries
Assessment of attentional bias and mood in users and non-users of anabolic-androgenic steroids Bond AJ 1995 32 0 23,2 Yes Psychiatric disorders
An acute myocardial infarction occurring in an anabolic steroid user Huie MJ 1994 1 0 Not available Yes Cardiovascular disorders
Virilization of the voice in post-menopausal women due to the anabolic steroid nandrolone decanoate (Decadurabolin). The effects of medication for one year GerritsmaEJ 1994 0 0 Not available No Endocrine disorders
Rupture of the triceps tendon associated with steroid injections Stannard JP 1993 1 0 35 Yes Musculoskeletal injuries
Anabolicsteroids in postmenopausalosteoporosis Need AG 1993 0 0 Not available No Endocrine disorders
Exuberant local tissue reaction to intramuscular injection of nandrolone decanoate (Decadurabolin)—a steroid compound in a sesame seed oil base—mimicking soft tissue malignant tumors: a case report and review of the literature Khankhanian NK 1992 1 0 Not available Yes Connective disorders
Anabolic steroid-associated hypogonadism in male hemodialysis patients Maeda Y 1989 66 0 Not available No Endocrine disorders
Regeneration of murine megakaryocytopoiesis and the hematopoietic inductive microenvironment after sublethal whole body irradiation by treatment with an anabolic steroid Johnson MW 1984 0 1 54 No Endocrine disorders, Sleep Apnea Syndrome