Anabolic

Tom uses anabolic steroids.

Tom has tested positive for anabolic steroids.

Anabolic steroids are banned by the International Olympic Committee.

Tom was prescribed a type of anabolic steroid by his doctor.

It's not an anabolic steroid, but a corticosteroid.

There are already a number of products and methods used to boost athletic performance that the International Olympic Committee considers to be illegal. For example, there’s a hormone that can boost red blood cell production, making more oxygen available. That increases endurance. Then there are anabolic steroids and human growth hormone, which promote muscle growth.

Men may also have fertility challenges, especially if their hypogonadism was caused by anabolic steroid use.