Injecting drug users (IDUs) are at increasedrisk for HIV acquisition.
HIV and Anabolic Steroid Use
Anabolic steroids can be used to treat a number of HIV-associated conditions.
The use of these injectable drugs can increase the likelihood of HIV transmission when needles are shared.
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But that’s not the only reason why amphetamine use increases the risk of HIV transmission.
Safer sex practices may be less likely under the influence of crystal methamphetamine and similar class drugs.
These included higher rates of condomless sex in the past year.
The prolonged use of anabolic steroids and testosterone can result in severe liver problems, including cirrhosis and cancer.
United Nations Joint Programme on HIV/AIDS.UNAIDS data 2020.
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