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Anabolic steroids in sport.

W P VanHelder1, E Kofman, M S Tremblay

  • 1School of Physical and Health Education, University of Toronto, Ontario.

Canadian Journal of Sport Sciences = Journal Canadien Des Sciences Du Sport
|December 1, 1991
PubMed
Summary

Androgenic-anabolic steroid (AAS) use is common among athletes, but scientific evidence for performance enhancement is unclear. AAS use carries significant medical and behavioral risks, despite anti-doping efforts.

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Area of Science:

  • Sports Medicine
  • Pharmacology
  • Endocrinology

Background:

  • Widespread use of androgenic-anabolic steroids (AAS) among elite and recreational athletes for performance and physique enhancement.
  • Sophisticated AAS usage patterns are facilitated by unethical and illegal distribution networks.
  • Development of testosterone derivatives aims to optimize anabolic effects while reducing androgenic side effects.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the ergogenic properties of AAS.
  • To examine the medical and behavioral consequences of AAS use.
  • To assess the effectiveness of current anti-doping strategies.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of experimental studies on AAS ergogenicity.
  • Analysis of reported medical and behavioral side effects associated with AAS.
  • Evaluation of anti-doping policies and their impact.

Main Results:

  • Experimental evidence supporting AAS ergogenic claims is equivocal.
  • AAS use is associated with diverse, often reversible, medical and behavioral ramifications.
  • The success of current testing and educational programs to control AAS use is undetermined.

Conclusions:

  • The ergogenic benefits of AAS remain scientifically uncertain.
  • Athletes face significant health risks and ethical/legal issues with AAS use.
  • Effective strategies to curb AAS use in sports require further development and evaluation.

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