Psychological and Behavioural Effects of Endogenous Testosterone Levels and Anabolic-Androgenic Steroids Among Males: A Review

by Michael S. Bahrke, Charles E. Yesalis III, and James E. Wright

Originally appearing in Sports Medicine 10(5) 303-337. 1990.

Summary

1. History of Anabolic-Androgenic Steroid Use in Competitive Sports and Medicine
2. Potential Mechanisms for Some Anabolic-Androgenic Steroid Effects on the Nervous System
3. Plasma Testosterone Levels and Aggression

3.1 Testosterone and Aggression in Animals
3.2 Testosterone, Mood and Aggression in Humans

3.2.1 Testosterone Levels and Aggression in Adolescents and Young Athletes
3.2.2 Testosterone and Mood in Adult Males
3.2.3 Testosterone Levels and Aggression in Prisoners

3.3 Relationship of Testosterone to Moods Other Than Aggression
3.4 Testosterone Levels and Stress

4. Anabolic Steroid Therapy and Moods
5. Steroids and Mental Health
6. Anabolic Steroids, Athletes and Behaviour
7. Psychological Dependence and Withdrawal Effects of Anabolic Steroids
8. Prevention and Treatment of Anabolic-Androgenic Steroid Abuse
9. Discussion of Major Methodological Issues

9.1 Sample Selection and Size
9.2 Control Subjects
9.3 Steroids Investigated
9.4 Assessing Aggression and Aggressive Behaviour
9.5 Psychological Inventories
9.6 Self-Reported vs Observed Alterations in Behaviour

10. Conclusions

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