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  1. madman

    Clomiphene Citrate in off-Label PCT: Mechanisms, Efficacy and Diagnostic Challenges in Endocrine Recovery Following AAS Use

    2 Pathophysiology of Anabolic Steroid-Induced Hypogonadism 2.1 Central and Peripheral Mechanisms of HPG Axis Suppression 2.2 Mechanisms Contributing to Delayed Recovery 3 Overview of Post-Cycle Therapy Approaches 4 Pharmacology of Clomiphene Citrate 5 Clinical Evidence of Clomiphene...
  2. madman

    Characterization of Leydig Cell Dysfunction in Previous Illicit Androgen Users

    * Previous illicit androgen users exhibited decreased Leydig cell capacity 2 years after androgen cessation, which potentially influences erectile function https://academic.oup.com/jcem/article-abstract/110/11/e3709/8063344?redirectedFrom=fulltext Abstract Background and Objectives A few...
  3. madman

    What is the Interaction of Low Dose Naltrexone (LDN) and AAS?

  4. madman

    SEXUAL COMPLAINTS IN MISUSE AND ABUSE OF ANABOLICS

    * Over time and with exposure to supraphysiological doses of anabolic steroids, there are consequent neurophysiological changes (such as amygdala hypertrophy and alterations in the limbic system), leading to psychological reflexes that cause users to suffer from side effects related to sexual...
  5. madman

    Researchers Reveal the Alarming Long-Term Risks of Steroid Use

    Strength/limitations (see following post)! https://www.emjreviews.com/en-us/amj/cardiology/news/researchers-reveal-the-alarming-long-term-risks-of-steroid-use/ A LONG-TERM study conducted in Denmark has revealed that male users of anabolic androgenic steroids (AAS) face significantly...
  6. madman

    FSH ANALOGUES AS KEY FACTOR TO ACCELERATE AAS INDUCED MALE INFERTILITY RECOVERY

    https://academic.oup.com/jsm/article/21/Supplement_6/qdae161.205/7916870 Abstract Introduction The management of male infertility, particularly that induced by the use of anabolic androgenic steroids (AAS), presents a significant challenge in andrology and urology. Anabolic steroids are...
  7. madman

    Steroids & Testosterone: The Science Behind Anabolic Therapies with Nelson Vergel

    The one and only! Real special one we are so lucky to have you Nelson! Nelson Vergel’s story is one of resilience, perseverance, and an unrelenting drive to defy the odds. In the mid-1980s, he was handed what many would have considered a death sentence—an HIV diagnosis at a time when there...
  8. madman

    A Structured Review and Critical Analysis of RCTs on Nandrolone Decanoate's Cardiac Effects in Young Exercising Man

    ABSTRACT Aims The cardiovascular risks associated with anabolic-androgenic steroid (AAS) use, particularly nandrolone decanoate (ND), remain a topic of debate due to conflicting evidence from different types of studies. While observational research frequently reports adverse cardiac effects...
  9. madman

    Patients taking hormones seem to be at a higher risk of tendon injury

    Abstract » Testosterone replacement treatment (TRT) and anabolic androgenic steroid (AAS) use is common and possibly increasing. » Diagnosing and treating hypogonadism in men is controversial. » Hypogonadism and the use of AASs seem to have a detrimental effect on the musculoskeletal system...
  10. madman

    Endocrine therapy to restore endogenous T levels and alleviate ASIH symptoms in AAS dependent men

    https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S221126692400015X?via%3Dihub ABSTRACT Introduction Long-term anabolic-androgenic steroid (AAS) use poses several health risks, including secondary hypogonadism. There is a knowledge gap on treatment targeting the hypothalamic-pituitary-gonadal...
  11. madman

    Fertility Outcomes in Men with Prior History of AAS Use

    Dr. Blair Stocks and Dr. Kevin Campbell break down the Fertility Outcomes in Men with a Prior History of Anabolic Steroid Use in this installment of the SMSNA TL;DR.
  12. madman

    Fertility outcomes in men with prior history of anabolic steroid use

    Pay close attention! 10:49-12:30 Listen to this interview featuring Dr. Ranjith Ramasamy and Dr. Braian Ledesma, who discuss their recent article "Fertility outcomes in men with prior history of anabolic steroid use." A medical researcher and urologist, Dr. Ramasamy is known for academic...
  13. madman

    Anabolic steroid use and the uphill road to fertility recovery

    An estimated 3 million men in the United States report the use of testosterone supplementation, including an increasing number of men of reproductive age (1). The suppressive effect of testosterone on the hypothalamic-pituitary-gonadal axis and the decrease of luteinizing hormone and...
  14. madman

    Steroid use and Fertility Outcomes

    33:54-43:25 26:05 Study suggests an association between mobile phone use and reduced sperm concentration in young men. 30:53 Recovery of spermatogenesis after anabolic steroid use is not uniform, highlighting the importance of personalized medical history and counseling.
  15. madman

    Early Pharmacologic Approaches to AAS induced Male Infertility

    Abstract Purpose To review the impact of testosterone and other androgenic-anabolic steroids (AASs) on male fertility, exploring potential drugs that can be used to preserve or restore male fertility upon AAS use or prior contact. Methods A review was performed to provide a unifying...
  16. madman

    Fertility After Anabolic Steroid Use

    OBJECTIVE To study sperm parameters recovery and fertility outcomes in men with azoospermia or severe oligospermia caused by anabolic steroid use who underwent a standardized treatment regimen for spermatogenesis recovery. DESIGN AND SUBJECTS A retrospective analysis of a cohort of men with...
  17. madman

    Grappling with male body image and anabolic steroid misuse

    https://magazine.brighamandwomens.org/departments/wellness/the-man-the-myth Men’s health is typically associated with conditions related to urological and sexual function. But increasingly, problems with body image are among the top concerns we address in the clinic. Body image disorders are a...
  18. B

    Random thoughts/questions regarding Test and AAS...

    Like many of my brothers on this forum I/we have been struggling to get dialed in on TRT..... and the thought process has usual been to try to replicate the normal levels/diurnal rhythm of the body to maintain peak homeostasis, however, even with seemingly normal Total/Free T, E levels, etc.. we...
  19. M

    TRIGGER FINGER is OUT OF HAND (no pun intended)

    Prior post: https://www.excelmale.com/forum/threads/anyone-have-experience-with-trigger-finger.21215/#post-180384 The warning signs started in 2019. Had first surgery in 2020. Thought it was a one and done. 3 years later and I am plagued with the worst trigger finger and pain in the rest of my...
  20. madman

    Therapy With Letrozole and hCG in Male Hypogonadism Induced by Illicit Use of AAS

    https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT05205837 A Randomized, Double-blinded, Clinical, Placebo-controlled Trial on the Effects of Therapy With Letrozole and hUman Choriongonadotropin in Male Hypogonadism Induced by Illicit Use of Anabolic Androgenic Steroids- The LUCAS Trial Brief Summary...
  21. T

    Great articles and discussion on terminology ("anabolic steroids" don't really exist)

    https://forums.t-nation.com/t/what-is-trt-and-what-is-not-trt/269828/807 https://forums.t-nation.com/t/what-is-trt-and-what-is-not-trt/269828/811 https://forums.t-nation.com/t/what-is-trt-and-what-is-not-trt/269828/777 No such thing as anabolic steroids or AAS. Technically correct term is...
  22. madman

    Androgenic Steroids Use and Abuse

    INTRODUCTION The effects of androgens have been an area of great interest ever since Charles Edouard Brown reported marked improvements in energy and vigor after self-administering an aqueous extract of canine and bovine testes in the 1870s. In 1935, Ernst Laqueur isolated, and Adolf Butenandt...
  23. H

    Male Infertility Evaluation by a Male Infertility Specialist

    Hello all, I'm looking for a Male Infertility Specialist/ Urologist in the North East Florida region of the US. Does anyone know if any? Thanks, H
  24. madman

    Deleterious effects of AAS abuse on sexual and reproductive health

    The deleterious effects of anabolic androgenic steroid abuse on sexual and reproductive health and comparison of recovery between treated and untreated patients: Single-center prospective randomized study (2022) Manaf Al Hashim Abstract Anabolic androgenic steroids (AAS) abuse is a global...
  25. madman

    AAS-induced liver injury: An update

    Anabolic androgenic steroid-induced liver injury: An update (2022) Ana Petrovic, Sonja Vukadin, Renata Sikora, Kristina Bojanic, Robert Smolic, Davor Plavec, George Y Wu, Martina Smolic Abstract Anabolic androgenic steroids (AASs) are a group of molecules including endogenous testosterone...
  26. madman

    Medicalization of testosterone: reinventing the elixir of life

    The medicalization of testosterone: reinventing the elixir of life (2022) Thiago Gagliano‑Jucá · Mauricio Alvarez · Shehzad Basaria Abstract The pursuit of longevity, which during the Renaissance era was limited to longing for miraculous ways of rejuvenation, such as bathing in the fountain...
  27. madman

    Common symptoms associated with usage and cessation of AAS in men

    Common symptoms associated with usage and cessation of anabolic androgenic steroids in men (2022) Aditi Sharma, Clinical Research Fellow, Bonnie Grant, Specialist Trainee, Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Heraa Islam, Visiting Researcher, Aditi Kapoor, Visiting Researcher, Anjali...
  28. madman

    Health effects of androgen abuse: a review of the HAARLEM study

    Health effects of androgen abuse: a review of the HAARLEM study (2022) Diederik L. Smit, Peter Bond and Willem de Ronde Purpose of review Data on the health effects of androgen abuse are mainly derived from lower-level evidence, such as case series and cross-sectional studies. In the last...
  29. T

    Hard Cardio while on AAS? Ally/Enemy/Indifferent?

    There quite a bit of discussion online about how intense cardio should be while on AAS or even high levels of TT/fT. This thread is intended to discuss HIIT/intense cardio while using AAS. Net benefit or detriment to your cardiovascular system? Given the considerable literature hinting that...
  30. madman

    Anabolic Steroids in Orthopedic Surgery

    ABSTRACT Despite the well-documented effects of testosterone and its synthetic derivatives—collectively termed anabolic-androgenic steroids (AASs)— on the musculoskeletal system, the therapeutic use of these agents has received limited investigation within the field of orthopaedic surgery. In...
  31. M

    Planning a PCT

    I plan on running a very low dose(moderate) cycle. I am 21 yo. It is not TRT, I am to reach supraphysiological levels. - 300mg test cyp - small dose of oxandrolone/winstrol (not stacking orals at the same time). My thought was to limit the drugs required for PCT. I do not plan on using clomid...
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