Iliana E. Quintero-Raygoza's scientific contributions

Objectives: The objectives of the study were to know the prevalence of consumption in the population of gyms in the metropolitan area of Monterrey, higher risk age group, reasons for consumption, sources of information, and adverse effects. Materials and methods: A population of 316 male individuals over 18 years of age attending gyms in the metropolitan area of Monterrey who took anonymous surveys with 14 closed questions. This survey analyzed the variables: age, route of administration , anabolic consumed, reasons to consume, sources of information used, and adverse effects attributed to its use. Results: The prevalence was 17.2%. Sources of information: coaches (59%) and internet (21.1%), reasons for consumption: physical performance (98.2%) and esthetic (35.1%). Adverse effects: About 91.1% of users presented adverse effects attributable to their use. Discussion: There is a clear prevalence of anabolic steroid (AS) consumption in the population, especially in those with more years of activity and taking more supplements. Conclusion: The consumption of ASs is more notable in the population with more years at the gyms, and these, for the most part, obtain information from unreliable means. Psychological disorders represent the most relevant short-term negative effects. Together, the above argues the need for the commitment of society in general to the prevention of and education in the use of ASs.