Question

What is a consequence of anabolic steroid misuse affecting the male reproductive system?

Options

• Reduced testicular size and decreased sperm production

• Enhanced reproductive capacity

• Improved sexual function

• Increased testosterone production

Answer 1

Anabolic steroid misuse causes reduced testicular size and decreased sperm production in males. This occurs because exogenous steroids suppress the body's natural testosterone production through negative feedback on the hypothalamic-pituitary-gonadal axis.