... 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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... male will produce low testosterone, during puberty due to small growth of testicles, symptoms may include undeveloped muscles, almost no pubic, facial, and body hair, and will have enlarged breast. About eighty percent of males with Klinefelter's Syndrome will have this side affect. Mental abilities may include with having low average to normal intelligence. One percent of males having ... and aggressive. This can affect one with poor social skills. Klinefelter's Syndrome can also cause health concerns such as an increase for the risk of diabetes, skin cancer, strokes, lung disease, enla...

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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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... 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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... deteriorate the whole body system. In women steroids contribute to the growth of facial hair, enlargements of the clitoris, shrinkage of the uterus, sterility, deepening of the voice, decrease in breast size and irregularity of the menstrual cycle (Meer 61). In men steroids cause shrinkage of the testicles, decreases in sperm count, sterility, impotence, prostate enlargement and growth of female ... breast. In both men and women hair loss, liver ailments, acne, and cancer are very common. The side effects and reactions from the usage of anabolic steroids are endless. Along with the phys...

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... his retirement. Alzado exposed that he had beaten his wife due to steroid-induced rages, and he also spoke about how his lifetime use of steroids brought upon fatal brain cancer. He spent the final months of his life speaking out about the dangers of anabolic steroids (Lovitch). There are many other adverse effects of anabolic steroids besides the brain ... cancer that Alzado suffered from. Alan Leshner,director of the National Institute of Drug Abuse, claims, Those young people think they're building better bodies, but at the same time, when ... . The reversible effects of steroids in...

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... steroids for a long period and is considering giving birth, it is suggested that their physician knows about. If women use Dianabol to gain muscle mass, the possible side effects are breast reduction, clitoral enlargement, an increment of body hair, deepening of the voice, facial hair, liver enzyme irregularities, altered sex drive, birth defects in the future child mood swings, increased risk ... of osteoporosis, and irregular menstrual cycles. Steroids can lead to cervical cancer and can also affect a woman's cardiovascular system. When a woman is on steroids for a long time, it also ...

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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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