Anabolic Steroids & Performance-Enhancing Drugs
Expert medical care — whether you're still using, thinking about stopping, or dealing with the after-effects.
A doctor who understands this world
Most men using anabolic steroids or performance-enhancing drugs aren't reckless. They're informed, motivated, and making considered decisions about their bodies. What many lack is a doctor who actually understands that — and who can offer serious medical input without lecturing them.
I'm Dr Ben Davis — a GP, physician and COSRT-registered sex and relationship therapist with specialist training in men's hormonal health and sexual medicine. I hold fellowships from the Royal College of Physicians and the European Committee of Sexual Medicine (FECSM), and a PhD in men's health from UCL. I sit on the committee of the British Society of Sexual Medicine and train other doctors, nurses and therapists in sexual medicine.
I've worked with a wide range of men — competitive bodybuilders, recreational gym users, men using testosterone for body composition, and men dealing with the consequences of long-term use. I don't moralize. I do good medicine.
Whether you're currently using and want proper monitoring, thinking about stopping, or managing side effects that no one else has been able to help with — I can help.
WHAT I CAN HELP WITH
Harm reduction & monitoring If you're using and want to stay as safe as possible — cardiovascular monitoring, blood pressure, lipids, liver and kidney function, and a plan tailored to what you're taking.
Hormonal recovery (PCT) Coming off cycle and restoring natural testosterone production. Post-cycle therapy (PCT) planning, HPG axis assessment, and monitoring recovery over time.
Testosterone therapy When natural testosterone doesn't recover adequately, I can initiate or manage testosterone replacement therapy — with careful, evidence-based prescribing and ongoing monitoring.
Cardiovascular assessment Anabolic steroids carry real cardiac risk even in men with normal blood tests. I coordinate comprehensive cardiac workup including ECG, echo, CT calcium scoring and cardiology referral where needed.
Sexual difficulties & erectile function Testosterone suppression from steroid use commonly causes loss of libido, erectile dysfunction and difficulty ejaculating — often long after stopping. As a sexual medicine physician, I assess and treat these properly, not just with a prescription.
Fertility & semen analysis For men who want to have children, recovering fertility after prolonged AAS use is possible with the right support. I offer home semen analysis monitoring and fertility-focused hormonal management.
Body image & psychological support Muscle dysmorphia, disordered eating and compulsive use patterns are more common than they're acknowledged to be in this space. I can address these alongside the physical aspects of care, or refer to trusted colleagues.
Skin, hair & other side effects Acne, hair loss, gynaecomastia — I treat the side effects that affect how you look and feel, not just the ones that show up on blood tests.
Why proper medical oversight matters
The honest reality is that anabolic steroids carry significant health risks — particularly to the heart. What makes this clinically challenging is that standard blood tests and blood pressure readings can appear entirely normal while serious underlying cardiac damage is already developing. There are documented cases of young, outwardly healthy men suffering heart attacks or cardiomyopathy with no prior warning signs.
This isn't meant to alarm you — it's why proper cardiovascular monitoring, done by a physician who knows what to look for, is genuinely important rather than just precautionary.
The same applies to hormonal recovery. The HPG axis doesn't always bounce back predictably, and poorly managed PCT or premature testosterone therapy can make things worse. Getting the sequencing and monitoring right matters.
WHAT I CAN INVESTIGATE
Blood tests — full blood count, lipid profile, liver and renal function, HbA1c, full hormonal profile including LH, FSH, prolactin testosterone and SHBG, PSA
Cardiac investigations — 24-hour blood pressure monitoring, ECG, 24-hour Holter monitor, transthoracic echocardiogram (heart ultrasound), CT calcium scoring, CT coronary angiogram, cardiac MRI
Fertility — home semen analysis with repeat monitoring over time
Imaging — where clinically indicated including liver ultrasound, fibroscan and body composition analysis / DEXA scanning
Frequently Asked Questions
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Yes. I don't require you to be stopping or planning to stop. If you're using and want proper medical monitoring and harm reduction, that's a completely valid reason to come and see me.
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No. My job is to give you accurate medical information and help you stay as healthy as possible, whatever you decide. You'll get clinical honesty — including about risks — but not a lecture.
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Yes, and this is an area where my background in sexual medicine matters. ED related to steroid use often has multiple overlapping causes — hormonal, vascular, and psychological — and needs a proper assessment rather than just a prescription. I work with all of these dimensions.
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Yes. If your testosterone doesn't recover adequately following a proper trial of PCT, testosterone replacement therapy may be appropriate. I prescribe carefully and only when clinically indicated, with thorough monitoring.
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Yes — including testosterone esters, Anavar, Deca, Trenbolone, Winstrol, Anadrol, SARMs, HGH, insulin, peptides, and ancillaries including aromatase inhibitors, SERMs and HCG.
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Only with your consent. Everything is confidential. I'd recommend it — but it's entirely your choice.
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A standard blood test won't tell you. Cardiac assessment after significant AAS use should include at minimum an ECG and an echocardiogram. I can arrange a comprehensive workup and refer to a cardiologist if anything needs further investigation.
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Yes. Cardiovascular effects in particular can persist long after stopping. If you're concerned about long-term effects of past use, a proper assessment is entirely reasonable.
Ready to Talk?
I've worked with men across the full spectrum of AAS and PED use — from first cycles to decades of heavy use, and everything in between. This is a space for honest conversations and serious medicine, without judgement.