... androgens. Androgens are responsible for the regulation of growth and development of the prostate gland. The use of hormonal therapy will bring about initial success in treating prostate cancer but most tumors gradually progress to become androgen-independent. Novel modalities that are currently being studied include using antisense oligonucleotides to inhibit androgen receptors in prostatic carcinoma, ... genetically modifying lymphocytes with tumoricidal properties, suppressing the expression of telomerase in cancer cells with 2-5A-anti-telomerase RNA component, and using a combination...

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... reproductive failure, altered immune functions, and many other abnormal endocrine functions (Buhler et al., 2000). Estrogen mimics along with other endocrine-disrupting materials may promote breast cancer. Studies have shown that xenoestrogens and these other endocrine-disrupting materials are also harming men by contributing to reproductive disorders, most notable being testicular ... in the belief that insufficient estrogen levels caused miscarriages and premature births. DES was thought to have many other uses as well such as, to treat acne, prostate cancer, and gonorrhea in children...

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... (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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... of this drug has been on the rise. Long term Androstenedione may result in elevated concentrations of plasma estrogen. High levels of estrogen have been linked to gynecomastia (breast development in men), breast cancer, pancreatic cancer, and an increased risk of cardiovascular disease. If androstenedione supplementation does increase testosterone levels, it may lead to the undesirable effects associated with the use anabolic steroids. For ... ...

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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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... conditions such as: osteoporosis; crush fractures due to corticosteroid treatment; the alleviation of low backache after menopause; during convalescence after chronic illness; and for the treatment of pain from inoperable breast cancer (Thornton, 32). Some of the side effects experienced by men are that one or both breasts may swell and develop a feminized appearance (gynecomastia); shrinkage of the testicles during the ... be masculinized. What happens to adolescents who use steroids is that their growth is haltered prematurely through premature skeletal maturation and accelerated pube...

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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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... miscarriage and to enhance growth in livestock and poultry. They can also be found in pesticides. 3. Studies have shown that environmental estrogens may or may not be involved in causing breast cancer. For the most part, the effect of environmental estrogens on humans isn't known. Many scientists believe, however, that environmental estrogens may be linked to endometrial ... cancer, lactation suppression, endometriosis, and uterine fibroids. The effects of environmental estrogens in animals are more prevalently documented. In one case, the egg-yolk protein found normally only in females...

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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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... anabolic androgenic steroids will not create better or safer results than training naturally. The use of steroids for medicinal purposes such as treatment of delayed male puberty, hypogonadism, and even breast cancer are all very beneficial and greatly help doctors in saving lives.  It is important that early in a child's education they are taught to respect steroids as a useful tool in the ... ...

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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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... attributes, such as acne and insomnia, loss of appetite, muscle and joint pains, pains in the calves, muscle cramps, shortness of breath, sneezing and runny nose, heartburn and indigestion, and breast development in men are major side effects caused from abusing the drug. Other life threatening conditions such as enlargement of the heart which is a precursor to heart failure, high blood ... pressure, heart attacks and liver cancer sometimes can often lead to deaths caused by suicide. Acne and cysts caused by steroids is usually far more severe than naturally developing acne found in tee...

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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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... are all common withdrawal symptoms. Some of the most common physiological side effects experienced by steroid users include: acne, gynecomastia (formation of breast tissue), hypertension, cardiovascular disease, heart palpitations, impotence, jaundice (yellowing of eyes and skin), water retention, menstrual changes, cancer, enlarged prostate, insomnia, sterility, testicular atrophy, premature hair loss, voice changes and osteoporosis (Leshner 2002). Although these risks are very real ... ...

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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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