Medicinal Use of Testosterone: Comparison
Please note this is a comparison between Version 2 by Camila Xu and Version 1 by Jan Tauchen.

Testosterone derivatives and related compounds (such as anabolic-androgenic steroids—AAS) are frequently misused by athletes (both professional and amateur) wishing to promote muscle development and strength or to cover AAS misuse.

  • androgen receptor
  • antiandrogens
  • aging
  • longevity
  • medicinal natural products
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