... (AST), alanine aminotransferase (ALT), alkaline phosphatase (AP), lactate dehydrogenase (LDH), and gamma glutamyl transpeptidase (GGT will damage the cells in the liver. (Kuipers par. 4) Increase cell activity may cause cancer in the liver. High doses of anabolics increase diastolic blood pressure but it is still reversible. (Kuipers par. 2) The compounds in the steroid cannot be fully verified because chances are ... aren't satisfied with the effects of one anabolic steroid so they use more than one at once called "stacking" which causes more complications with the testes (Kuipers sect...

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... the mildest to the most severe side effects associated with the use of steroids. In both sexes side effects have been documented, such as cardiovascular disease, liver disease and cancer, kidney disease and cancer, H.I.V and hepatitis B and C from sharing contaminated needles, severe acne, baldness, water retention, muscle tears, tendon injuries, infertility, and a severe decrease in immune system effectiveness. In men such cases ... size, and a condition known as Gynecomastia, which is the growth of breasts. In females the major side effects include; cervical and endometrial cancer, os...

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... our defense against the thousands of viruses, bacteria, and fungi to which we are exposed. This same immune system also takes care of the occasional cancer cell. The reduction of immune function by steroids may let cancer cells develop. (Lucas, Ph.D.) Not only are there physical downfalls but steroids also cause mental problems and this is known as "r! oid rage". This is ... . Steroids also can cause; Severe acne, Edema, Hair loss, tissue damage, thyroid hormone profile alteration. Male effects; Gynecomastia, Increased risk of prostate cancer, and Testicular atrophy (with accompanying ef...

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... takes them (www.steroidlaw.com pg- 5&6, Steroids pg. 31). These are just a few things that can happen if you take steroids. Most men will experience unusual breast development, Shrinking of the testicles and even prostate cancer and skin problems (Steroids pg.-28 & www.steroidlaw.com & 1994-00 Britannica Encyclopedia). Common side effects that may occur in females are, the growth of facial ... natural steroids, but when you put the "laboratory" steroid in your system, it damages your liver. This can lead to Hepatocellular Carcinoma or liver cancer; blood sacs may form in the liver and c...

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... at maximum levels, so supplementation is unnecessary. (CIF 2) Some short-term side effects are: acne, decreased testosterone production, testicular atrophy, increased aggressiveness, and an increase in the chance of prostate cancer. (Dishong "Andro" 2) Andro was also found to decrease hdl or "good cholesterol", by 12 percent. (Gorman 2) In addition, andro was also found to increase bodily hair and prematurely ... synthetically produced male hormones taken with the hope of an increase in strength. Granted, non-anabolic steroids have some positive medical uses. For example they can be use...

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... , is released into the blood stream. This causes your skin and the white part of your eyes to turn yellow. There have also been some suspected cases of steroids causing cancer of the liver" (49). The kidneys also clean the blood and are similarly affected by steroids. Steroids cause the kidneys to work harder and put on added stress. Dr. Lukas ... both kidneys stop working, a kidney transplant from a donor is needed" (50). The reproductive system is directly affected by the use of steroids. Steroids cause many problems, from infertility, to prostrate cancer. Dr. Kuhn states, "Steroids tr...

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... the same purpose, subjecting patients to the potentially fatal risks associated with general anesthesia and post-surgical infection. Many more people have died or been permanently injured from botched liposuctions, breast augmentations and other cosmetic surgery procedures in the past few years than in nearly fifty years of anabolic steroid use by athletes." (http://www.mesomorphosis.com/articles/collins/wrong-prescription ... for health reasons. "The American Medical Association opposes stricter regulations on two grounds. First, anabolic steroids have been medically used to improve gr...

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... for birth control pills" (Clayton 21). Of course you also have anabolic steroids, which are made from the sex hormone testosterone and "are used medically in patients which suffer from cancer or aids" (Clayton 22). With these three types of steroids there are only two ways to intake steroids, "by mouth or by injection" (Clayton 22). These two methods have similar ... tougher and brings about a stronger playing field. The negative effects seem to greatly out weigh the positive effects. In males, the user begins to look more like females, by unusual breast development and shrinking and dr...

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... only will this effect back fire in the future, it could also promote the following side effects. The most serious side effect that can be caused by steroids is liver cancer. Steroids in general are a form of poison and by taking oral steroids you are directly processing them through your liver. The easiest way to prevent that is to eat properly ... and to drink 8 glasses of water a day. Another serious side effect of steroids is gynecomastia which is often refred to as Gyno. Gyno is a form of feminization in men where breast sweeling occurs, your muscles often get softer, and you'll beg...

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... stripped of his gold medal. Athletes may also misuse drugs to relax, cope with stress or boost their own confidence. The misuse of drugs can cause serious illness such as cancer, or death. Abusing drugs for gains in sports performance poses a very real threat to the individual's mental and physical health, particularly in young people. With the use of a drug the ... and liver damage happen because these substances are broken down in the liver. Side effects can be different between sexes. Males show a couple different side effects that include, baldness, fertility, breast development, bi...

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... manifest for months, years and even decades. Therefore, long after you gave them up you may develop side effects"( ESPN.com). Over time steroids can cause heart attacks or liver cancer, not to mention all the disgusting acne that often develops. In men steroids can cause reduced sperm count, impotence, development of breasts, shrinking of the testicles and difficulty or pain ... while urinating. Women who take steroids can get facial hair growth, depend voice, breast reduction and menstrual cycle changes. When we look at some of the reasons athletes insist on using these harmful drugs, ...

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... muscle. As the testosterone sits in there it cannot be burned of therefore it turns into female estrogen. This is where your pectoral muscle turns into the structure of a woman's breast. Gynoclymestia has a 1% chance of happening to you, but it does happen. Lets say that you that you are thinking about taking steroids. What are people doing these days? A commom steroid ... people will see them, but most of the users out there these days do. Other side effects according to are: 1. testicle shrinkage 2. Stunt of growth 3. Impotence 4. sterile 5. weight gains 6. liver cancer 7. gynoclamest...

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