Anabolic steroids are the kind of steroids that offer growth, often the unnatural growth at a great scale. However, they are widely known to have very serious side effects. There is no shortage of scientific research pointing out the dangers of using steroids. With that said, why then are the most of the professional bodybuilders and athletes still using them?
Anabolic Steroids, also called as AS are the steroids made up of synthetic ingredients that are similar in function to the sex hormones of male. They prop up speedy development of sexual characteristics of male and muscles which is commonly referred as anabolic effect all while having very strong harmful side effects.
These kinds of steroids are primarily used by physicians to treat conditions such as delayed puberty and some types of impotence that happen when the human body releases unusually less quantity of testosterone. Anabolic steroids are also used on AIDS patients and those with other related diseases.
They are obtainable only with prescription given by physicians in the United States . However steroid abusers typically acquire drugs which were produced and illegally transported from outside, or obtained illegally from American pharmacies.
So, what are the side effects of using anabolic steroids?
- Severe Acne on the face and back
- Baldness: Testosterone causes hair loss.
- Development of breast: Testosterone can promote the fibrous development beneath the nipples, generating a similarity to the premature breasts of girls that are in their teenage. Street language for this symptom is “bitch tits.” I think it's rather funny to see such masculine Bodybuilders with such an apparent look of the teenager's breasts.
- Reduction in Height: Increased levels of testosterone while you are in state of growth can lead to fusion of growth plates precipitately, stunting your growth.
- ‘Roid rage: Steroids are known to cause extreme anger and aggressive behavior.
- Shrunken Testicles: ‘Nuff said!
Although there have been harmful side effects, these steroids still attract lots of consumers just because they help to gain excellence in body building and sports. Sports celebrities are followed widely by the young generation and such sports icons are role models for them. Sadly, this illegal consumption of drugs and steroids that enhance the performance can be viewed as the guiding line as well. It has been found that young generation is aware of this and they too are inclined to the use of it.
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