Men who use androgenic anabolic steroids such as testosterone may face a higher risk of early death, warns a new study.
Mortality was three times higher amongst users of anabolic steroids - steroidal androgens that include natural ones like testosterone as well as synthetic - compared to non-users.
The higher use was also associated with significant increase in hospital admissions as a result of high side effects including acne, gynaecomastia, and erectile dysfunction.