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Effect of androgen abuse on sleep apnea in men: a prospective cohort study.
Journal of endocrinological investigation·July 20, 2026·PMID 42474687
Why it mattersAndrogen abuse is common in performance and longevity contexts, yet its real-world impact on sleep-disordered breathing has been unclear. These prospective data show that supraphysiologic androgen use can worsen respiratory events during sleep, particularly after cycle cessation, even without overt symptoms.
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