Teratogenic testosterone

Habert, R. and Picon, R. (1984). Testosterone, dihytrostestosterone and estradiol-17/ levels in maternal and fetal plasma and in fetal testes in the rat. J. Steroid Biochem. 21 183-198. Hansen, D.K. and Hodes, M.E. (1983). Comparative teratogenicity of phenytoin among several inbred strains of mice. Teratology 28 175-179. 

Teratogenic effects, 257 Testosterone cypionate, 172 Testosterone decanoate, 172 Testosterone propionate, 172... 

SAFETY PROFILE Confirmed human carcinogen producing liver tumors. Human systemic effects by ingestion impaired liver function. An experimental teratogen. Experimental reproductive effects. When heated to decomposition it emits acrid smoke and irritating fumes. See also TESTOSTERONE. 

Precautions A possible carcinogenic (causes cancer). May be teratogenic (abnormal fetal development) and causes reproductive (infertility, or sterility, or birth defects) effects. Anabolic steroids are synthetic derivatives of testosterone (male hormone). They have beneficial medical benefits when used appropriately for senility, debilitating illness, and for certain convalescents. They are much abused by athletes and can cause serious harmful effects. 

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