List of androgens/anabolic steroids

Androgens and anabolic steroids are a group of hormones that play a crucial role in the development and maintenance of male secondary sexual characteristics. They are also used in medicine to treat a variety of conditions, including delayed puberty, muscle loss due to disease, and certain types of anemia. This article provides a list of some of the most commonly used androgens and anabolic steroids.

Androgens[edit | edit source]

Androgens are a group of hormones that are responsible for the development and maintenance of male characteristics. They are produced primarily in the testes, but also in the adrenal glands and ovaries.

Testosterone: This is the primary male sex hormone. It is responsible for the development of male secondary sexual characteristics, such as increased muscle and bone mass, and the growth of body hair.

Dihydrotestosterone (DHT): This is a metabolite of testosterone that is more potent in its effects. It is responsible for the development of male genitalia and prostate growth.

Androstenedione: This is a precursor to testosterone and estrone. It is produced in the adrenal glands and gonads.

Anabolic Steroids[edit | edit source]

Anabolic steroids are synthetic derivatives of testosterone that are designed to promote muscle growth and strength. They are often used by athletes and bodybuilders to enhance performance and physique.

Nandrolone: This is a synthetic anabolic steroid that is used to treat anemia caused by kidney failure. It is also used to improve muscle growth and appetite in patients with HIV/AIDS.

Oxandrolone: This is a synthetic anabolic steroid that is used to promote weight gain after surgery, chronic infection, or severe trauma.

Stanozolol: This is a synthetic anabolic steroid that is used to treat hereditary angioedema, which causes episodes of swelling in the face, extremities, genitals, bowel wall, and throat.