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The Health Risks Associated With The Use Of Anabolic Steroids
By Rick Mitchell, Thu Dec 8th
Anabolic are classed as illegal drugs and are banned bymost legitimate sports organizations. There can be no disputingthe fact that testosterone boosts the development of muscle massand aids sporting performance. Equally there is no doubt thatits use can adversely affect the health and wellbeing of users. The androgenic properties of testosterone can affect the body inmany ways but often users see these as inconveniences that canbe treated by using other drugs. The most common side effects oftestosterone supplementation include the following: 1. Testicle shrinkage - the body responds to testosteroneoverload by reducing its own production of the hormone. Thiscauses the testicles to shrink due to lack of use. When steroidusage stops, the testicles will grow again but they could takeat least six months to return to normal size.
2. Addiction - despite some users trying to convince themselvesotherwise, the use of can result in physical andpsychological addiction. Withdrawal symptoms can be severe withmuscle shrinkage,
weakness and loss of libido. 3. Growth of breast tissue - this affects roughly one third ofmale steroid users. It is caused by the conversion of someexcess testosterone into the female hormone estrogen. Thebreasts usually disappear when use of ceases but insome cases they are permanent and may require surgical removal. 4. Baldness and skin conditions - excess testosterone can beconverted into DHT, a hair unfriendly by-product that isresponsible for male pattern baldness and oily skin. 5. Pain, bruising, infection and scarring may result fromcareless or incompetent injecting. Some people have died as a result of steroid abuse and eventhose who adopt a careful, pragmatic approach have to acceptthat these health risks are unavoidable. My advice is, followthe natural route and use nutritional supplements to boost theanabolic process. About the author:Rick Mitchell is the creator of the bodybuildingadvisor.comwebsite that provides guidance and information to athletes atall levels of bodybuilding experience. Go to Bodybuilding Advice to learn more about the issues covered in thisarticle.
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