The use of drugs by amateur and professional athletes has received much publicity in recent years.
Many athletes believe that drugs are essential for optimum performance.
The issue of whether drugs can enhance physical performance remains controversial and unresolved. However, the physiological effects that drugs have on the body can be documented. This section is devoted to examining the most-common drugs used by athletes. The most common synthetic male hormones taken by athletes include testosterone, methandrostenolone, and nandrolone. Enlargement of the clitoris.