Body Image Disorders and Anabolic Steroid Withdrawal Hypogonadism in Men

Hypogonadism commonly occurs during withdrawal from anabolic-androgenic steroid (AAS) use, particularly when users have been taking AAS for prolonged periods. Mounting evidence now suggests that AAS-induced hypogonadism may persist for months or even years after last AAS use, and in some cases may be partially or completely irreversible. Treatment with human chorionic gonadotropin and clomiphene may help to restore hypothalamic-pituitary-testicular axis function, and these substances are widely used illicitly by AAS users at the end of a course of AAS as so-called postcycle therapy. Many endocrinologists still have only limited experience in diagnosing and treating AAS-induced hypogonadism.
Source: Endocrinology and Metabolism Clinics of North America - Category: Endocrinology Authors: Source Type: research