... them, which becomes very beneficial in such physically dominant sports. The most alarming fact about steroids is the many risks involved. These risks can range from something as minor as acne to consequences as major as heart attacks. It is important for all athletes and non athletes to understand what steroids are, how and why they were developed, the different types ... their goals no matter how incredible the risks. [The History of Steroids, 2002,(4:1)] With young athletes who have not yet reached their full maturity, steroids can be accused of causing acne (doing the same things in ...

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... from it (Kusserow, 13-15). What the young adolescents are overlooking is the fact that the use of steroids leads to many psychological and physiological problems. Steroid use leads to acne breakouts on the upper back, baldness, the shrinking of the testicles, heavier facial hair, a puffier face, and severe depression. These effects are often immediate, however there are even worse long ... ...

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... plasma estrogen concentration, which can lead to breast development in men, breast cancer, and pancreatic cancer. (GetBulky.com) Andro also can lead to liver and kidney damage. It may cause acne problems and oily skin, may lead to baldness, and can reduce sperm. Andro can lead to testicle shrinkage, infertility, loss of libido, and even impotence. (GetBulky.com) It also deepens ... ...

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... , deepening of the voice, baldness, and menstrual problems. Men and women can also suffer from the same side effects such as severe skin problems, as oily skin, hives, or severe acne. They also suffer from high blood pressure, high cholesterol, high numbers of sugar and fat cells. Steroids also weaken the heart, which leads to such problems as heart attack, stroke ... ...

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... as death from cancer. Clotting abnormalities can also be produced by some androgens as well as musculoskiletal injuries. The list goes on and on from increased facial hair growth and acne to heart disease and effects on the nervous system development and functioning. The main reason for someone to take steroids is to increase strength and performance, but ironically it decreases ... ...

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... use drugs they begin to show side effects that are visible by just looking at them. With the use of steroids there are many side effects that can be seen. Acne will develop all over the body from the back to the chest and all over. There are showings of nervousness, depression, and aggression because they act on different parts of ... ...

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... ." A team of endocrinologists from the Netherlands describe the case of a previously fit 37-year-old male semi-professional bodybuilder who was referred to them with gynaecomasty (breast development) and severe acne as well as headaches and weight gain. His testes were found to be very small and weak and he reported loss of sexual function and desire. Investigations showed severely impaired ... ...

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... . 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 ... ...

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... taking steroids you would not see any major side effects that you are going to encounter down the road. The typical John Doe would see minimal side effects like aggression, acne, cramps, and weight gain. Most people that take steroids are in it for the weight gain. These are the typical side effects, but other ones are gynoclemestia and liver disease ... ...

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