Steroid

Definitions

1. A class of organic compounds having a structure of 17 carbon atoms arranged in four rings; they are lipids, and occur naturally as sterols, bile acids, adrenal and sex hormones, and some vitamins; many drugs are synthetic steroids.
2. Any anabolic hormone used to promote muscle growth or athletic performance.

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“Men may also have⟳ fertility challenges, especially if their hypogonadism was caused by anabolic steroid use⟳. Anabolic steroids can affect⟳ testicular health, including reducing the production of sperm.”

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