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Use of anabolic steroids for purposes other than treating medical conditions is controversial and, in some cases, illegal. Major sports organizations have moved to ban the use of anabolic steroids. There is a wide range of health concerns for users. Legislation in many countries restricts and criminalizes AAS possession and trade.
The drug or other substance has a currently [1] accepted medical use in treatment in the United States. Abuse of the drug or other substance may lead to moderate or low physical dependence or high psychological dependence. The complete list of Schedule III substances is as follows.
This is a complete list of androgens/anabolic steroids (AAS) and formulations that are approved by the FDA Tooltip Food and Drug Administration and available in the United States. AAS like testosterone are used in androgen replacement therapy (ART), a form of hormone replacement therapy (HRT), and for other indications.
Drostanolone propionate was first described in 1959 and was introduced for medical use in 1961. [1] [4] [5] In addition to its medical use, drostanolone propionate is used to improve physique and performance. [1] The drug is a controlled substance in many countries and so non-medical use is generally illicit. [1] [6]
Oxandrolone is an androgen and synthetic anabolic steroid (AAS) medication to help promote weight gain in various situations, to help offset protein catabolism caused by long-term corticosteroid therapy, to support recovery from severe burns, to treat bone pain associated with osteoporosis, to aid in the development of girls with Turner syndrome, and for other indications.
Among 12- to 17-year-old boys, use of steroids and similar drugs jumped 25 percent from 1999 to 2000, with 20 percent saying they use them for looks rather than sports, a study by insurer Blue Cross Blue Shield found." [55] Another study found that non-medical use of AAS among college students was at or less than 1%. [56]
Metenolone enanthate was introduced for medical use in 1962. [6] In addition to its medical use, metenolone enanthate is used to improve physique and performance. [6] The drug is a controlled substance in many countries and so non-medical use is generally illicit. [6] It remains marketed for medical use only in a few countries, such as Spain ...
Testosterone enanthate is an androgen and anabolic steroid (AAS) medication which is used mainly in the treatment of low testosterone levels in men. [3] [4] [5] It is also used in hormone therapy for women [6] and transgender men [medical citation needed]. It is given by injection into muscle or subcutaneously usually once every one to four ...