Before proceeding to describe the side effects on the human body from the use of anabolic steroids, I would like to say a few words about why steroids entered the human mind as dangerous, deadly pharmacological agents.
It is impossible to build huge, sculpted muscles without pharmacological support, nature did not reward us with severe muscle hypertrophy, but gave us the opportunity to surpass the genetic limit of muscle growth with the help of.
Not everyone is given to have high-quality, relief muscle mass, it is much easier to lie on the couch and watch TV. By nature, a person is selfish, envious. In order to somehow justify their laziness, their fat belly, that is, their failure in physical development, a person begins to invent various nasty things, thereby putting his psyche in a position that is comfortable for him.
The second mistake of many people is that they say something that they don’t know at all, about which they have no idea, they heard something somewhere and began to repeat it like everyone else. Before stating something, it is necessary to study the issue, understand the essence, get to the bottom of the truth, take information from various objective sources.
According to statistics for 2002, about eight and a half thousand people died in the United States from the wrong dosage of aspirin, while not a single death was recorded from the use of anabolic steroids. This is not a reason to use steroids at all, this is an occasion to finally think about what is actually hidden behind anabolic steroids, and what side effects can be obtained by using them.
Anabolic steroids in tablet form, in which the blizzard group is in position 17, have a negative effect on the liver, these drugs include, first of all, oxandrolone, stanozolol. A toxic effect on the liver is caused by 17-alpha alkylated drugs, only in large doses, 10 times higher than the recommended dosages. So, for example, "methane" in the amount of 30 mg per day does not have a toxic effect on the liver, the manifestation of destructive abilities begins only at 80 mg.
In 1999, studies were conducted on strength athletes who are forced to use steroids in high doses, as a result of which it was found that there were deviations in the normal functioning of the liver, but this negative effect is not hepatitis, and could be caused by strength training, and improper, unbalanced nutrition.
The above-mentioned steroids make the liver work actively only in large doses, while alcohol, which drives the liver with 100% activity, causes pathological changes in it for 2-3 years already.
Also in the USA, an experiment was conducted, where a group of experimental athletes was divided into two streams, some trained on sports nutrition, others on high doses of anabolic steroids, resulting in a second group with partial liver damage. However, after the advent of three months, the group taking anabolic steroids in high dosages completely restored the working capacity of the liver. As you can see, this side effect from AAS is reversible.
According to official figures alone, 1.5 million people annually use anabolic steroids, while only 2 people for 5 years seek medical help due to liver damage. Compare these data with statistics deaths from alcohol, and everything will be clear to you.
The effect of anabolic steroids on the cardiovascular system is primarily associated with increased blood cholesterol levels, due to a decrease in high density lipoproteins and an increase in low density lipoproteins. These studies were conducted on people who are carriers of the immunodeficiency virus, so you should not take all the sayings on your body, in addition, elevated cholesterol levels are restored to normal when drugs are discontinued, and only a few drugs can increase bad cholesterol in the human body.
It has been proven that anabolic steroids reduce the level of body fat, and this leads to a decrease in the development of cardiovascular diseases.
Fluid retention, which is observed with the use of AAS, increases blood pressure, as well as regular physical exercise, that is, you will not see much difference in blood pressure between an athlete who takes anabolic steroids and one who does not.
To avoid the high levels of bad cholesterol that can theoretically occur from AAS consumption and lead to atherosclerosis, take omega-3 fatty acids during your steroid cycle, and also limit animal fats and chicken yolks in your diet.
For normalization blood pressure take antihypertensive drugs such as metoprolol or enalapril.
To strengthen the heart, do not forget to include aerobic exercises in your training program.
Anabolic steroids affect our reproductive system, by reducing their own production of testosterone, this process is always reversible.
With the introduction of anabolic steroids into the body, the concentration of hormones in the plasma rises sharply, the endocrine system instantly catches this deviation, thanks to self-regulation, that is, homeostasis. In other words, the hypothalamus caught a large number of hormones, the process of self-regulation begins, by signaling the termination of the production of own testosterone in the testicles. On a steroid course, the level of testosterone in the body is very high, at this time you will show the wonders of bed life, after you get off the course the picture will not be much different. The hypothalamus caught on after you got off your low steroid course hormonal background, begins to give signals to the pituitary gland for the production of testosterone by the testicles, and the signals will be the stronger, the lower the hormonal background. Medicine is not yet known, not a single case of testicular atrophy, due to the fact that the hormonal background, after the use of anabolic steroids, is completely restored by itself. In addition, on and after a steroid cycle, use chorionic gonadotropin to stimulate the testicles, that is, to produce your own testosterone, so you completely eliminate any deviations in the reproductive system. In the West, anabolic steroids are used as male contraceptives, which means that sperm motility decreases, and as a result, the likelihood of your partner becoming pregnant becomes minimal.
I would like to note the drugs that belong to nandrolones, these are, first of all, nandrolone decanoate () and nandrolone phenylpropionate ( durabolin), and other nandrolones, which lead to a decrease in libido, and as a result, theoretically, can lead to impotence. All nandrolones affect the level of prolactin (lactotropic female hormone), which is responsible for the development of the mammary glands, and the production breast milk, resulting in the phenomenon of deka-dika (weak sexual function). Note that the deca-dica phenomenon can only be caused by nandrolones, to testosterone-type drugs, for example, omnadren, testosterone propionate, enanthate and so on, it has nothing to do with it. To eliminate deca-dica, it is taken in combination with a steroid course. Proviron And tamoxifen(nolvadex )
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First of all, it is worth doing everything competently and be aware when choosing a particular drug, some are more dangerous, others are less.
Erection is 90% dependent on psychological state man, if you were told that you would have impotence from steroids, and you believed it, then you will have it. Therefore, never see the empty, meaningless exclamations of people who have no idea what they are saying. Listen more to your body, give preference to a less dangerous drug, correctly compose a steroid course, and then you will not have any problems with the genitourinary system.
The kidneys are a unique bioinstrument that filters all blood except for red and white blood cells and large chemical compounds. Toxins and other compounds that the body does not need enter the bladder and are excreted through the urine, the other part is sent to reuse. Anabolic steroids, direct negative impact they do not affect the kidneys, but if used in combination, for a long time and in large doses clenbuterol, the development of renal pathology is possible. Diuretics, favored by professional bodybuilders for muscle detailing, which help the athlete to remove subcutaneous water, often have toxic effect on the kidneys, for example, demadex, highly toxic drug favored by bodybuilders.
The increase in blood pressure that occurs during the use of anabolic steroids can lead to kidney failure, the load on the kidneys increases dramatically, and they can simply fail and fail. In addition, with prolonged use of steroids, the amount of chemical compounds excreted in the urine decreases, and this can lead to stone formation, especially in those people who suffer from chronic kidney disease.
Darkening, the presence of blood in the urine, as well as difficulty urinating are the first signs of kidney damage.
If you have any kidney disease, then you better stop using anabolic steroids, so as not to cause irreparable harm to health. For everyone else, you can use milder preparations, such as Anavar, Winstrol, Primobolan.
If you do not have any health problems, then the use of AAS with an adequate approach will not harm you, it is enough to monitor blood pressure, listen to the body, and do not use toxic diuretics.
Prostate, prostate gland, located in the male body, just below Bladder, is responsible for the control of steroid hormones, pituitary hormones, as well as estrogens and androgens, in other words, is responsible for closing the bladder outlet during erection, as well as for the production of prostate secretion (part of the semen).
With age, especially after a litter of years, an increase in the prostate is observed, genetic predisposition plays an important role, while androgens do not have any effect on the growth of the prostate gland.
However, this side effect of AAS appeared on this list, thanks to the enzyme 5-alpha reductase, which helps androgens turn into dihydrotestosterone, as a result, the prostate is stimulated, and may grow slightly. It is susceptible to conversion to dihydrotestosterone testosterone And methyltestosterone. Prostate cancer has nothing to do with anabolic steroids.
Prevention and treatment of the prostate gland against the background of steroid use is successfully solved finasteride.
Aggression caused by the use of anabolic steroids is quite rare, but still has a place to be.
In 1996, scientists conducted an experiment on a group of volunteers taking anabolic steroids, as a result of which no abnormalities in the psyche were revealed at all. Other studies suggest that one should not jump to conclusions, and completely exclude the possibility of increased aggression as a result of taking AAS.
We can say with confidence that if you are a calm person by nature, not quick-tempered, then you have nothing to raise, and you are not threatened with aggression on the course of steroids.
In fact, this statement has nothing to do with reality. Physical dependence comes from narcotic, nicotine and alcohol drugs, which destroy almost everything in the body, from the liver to the brain, but everyone is silent, it is understandable, in this modern, dirty world almost all money decides, but we are not talking about them now.
The use of anabolic steroids strongly stimulates the growth of strength indicators, helps to build high-quality muscle mass, increases the endurance of the body, and of course, any athlete who has taken AAS would not want to part with all this, so to some extent we can talk about psychological dependence. For example, take yourself and imagine that you were given the ability to fly, would you like to part with it? In the same way, it happens with steroids, it’s just that many people don’t understand elementary, it would seem, things, simple, thoughtless use of anabolic steroids, not only will not help build muscle mass, but will also cause irreparable harm to health, these things must be clearly understood.
The manifestation of male, secondary sexual characteristics, as a result of the activation of androgens in the female body. The manifestation of virilization in women leads to extremely unpleasant consequences (hair appears on the body and face, facial features become male character, the clitoris hypertrophies, menstruation stops, the muscles and skeleton begin to develop in a male pattern, fat deposits on the buttocks and thighs stop). The last two factors are undoubtedly a positive effect of the use of anabolic-androgenic steroids, but the price is very high.
Virilization is mainly manifested in women due to the use of steroids, which have a low anabolic index, resulting in hormonal failure, testosterone levels begin to significantly exceed the norm. Therefore, women, before using AAS, you need to think three times whether it is worth it.
From all of the above, it is safe to say that anabolic steroids only indirectly show their side effects associated with virilization.
The development of gynecomastia is a fairly common phenomenon among athletes who, through their stupidity, neglect the elementary safety rules when using anabolic steroids. Benign breast enlargement in men develops as a result of taking steroids that aromatize, that is, they turn into estrogens, more precisely, the balance between testosterone and estradiol is disturbed, and gynecomastia can also be the cause prolactin And progestogens.
High doses of aromatizing steroids, and these are, first of all, all testosterone esters, methandrostenolone, methyltestosterone, as well as progestin drugs and increasing prolactin ( trenbolone, nandrolones), act on each athlete individually, it all depends on the amount of the aromatase enzyme, which converts androgens into estrogens, in peripheral tissues. Dependence of benign breast enlargement individual person from nandrolone, trenbolone, oxymetholone, depends directly on the sensitivity to progesterone.
If gynecomastia has come out, then it is useless to treat it, only with a surgical method, in this regard, it is necessary to take antiestrogens during the steroid course ( Tamoxifen or Clomiphene), that is, the task of the athlete is to prevent, not treat, gynecomastia.
There is scientific evidence that suggests that the effect of anabolic steroids will be worse if you take tamoxifen, whose action is based on blocking estrogen receptors. Therefore, it will be more correct to take drugs during the steroid cycle that only interfere with, and do not block, estrogen receptors, such as, Anastrozole, Letrozole, Exemestane. At the end of the course, start taking tamoxifen, due to the fact that it restores better own level secretion of sex hormones, which will be underestimated by AAS.
For some reason, few people pay attention to a very serious side effect, excess accumulation of water in the body from the use of anabolic steroids can lead to an increase in blood pressure, and this in turn has a negative effect on the cardiovascular system as a whole. This side effect is also a consequence of an uncontrolled increase in the level of estradiol and progesterone in the body.
In order not to accumulate excess water in the body, antiestrogens are successfully used. If there has already been an excess accumulation of water in the body, then diuretics come to the rescue, for example, furosemide, spirolactone.
Baldness from anabolic steroids threatens only those athletes who are genetically predisposed to it. The whole thing is connected with the enzyme 5-alpha reductase, which converts testosterone to dihydrotestosterone, resulting in baldness of the head. So, for example, ordinary people who do not take anabolic steroids “successfully” go bald due to the large accumulation of the 5-alpha-reductase enzyme in the head part.
That is, anabolic steroids can accelerate the process of baldness if a person is genetically predisposed to it. Minoxidil (cream), Finasteride, and low-androgenic steroid courses are used as prevention and treatment.
An increased level of estradiol to testosterone leads to such an unpleasant thing as acne, increased sebum secretion, hair follicles become inflamed, and blackheads form. The fight against acne usually consists of taking antiestrogen drugs.
Highly androgenic drugs can significantly increase the concentration of 5-alpha reductase in the skin, and this also leads to disruption of the sebaceous glands under the influence of dihydrotestosterone. Effective anti-acne products - Nizoral shampoo, Accutane, also keep the skin clean.
In this article, almost all the most likely side effects from anabolic steroids were considered, and recommendations were made for their elimination.
It is possible for everyone to build a beautiful, muscular, incredible body on anabolic steroids, but you have to pay for everything in this life, in this case, we pay with health. But the damage to health can be different. When you know how steroids work, what they are, how they act on the body, then you can minimize all side effects.
Your health is in your hands, and no one but you will take care of it.
SIDE EFFECTS OF TAKE STEROIDS
Unfortunately, there is more data on negative side effects than on any other aspect of the steroid problem. Note that these consequences mainly occur with abuse, overdose and illiterate intake of anabolic steroids. It is well known that such manifestations are characteristic of all types of drugs - from aspirin to anticancer drugs. In the interests of objectivity, we will indicate all foreign sources available to us. The only domestic benefit is limited to an inexpressive reprint from a pharmacological reference book, which you can familiarize yourself with.
Adverse reactions to anabolic steroid abuse can be very serious. Unfortunately, as already mentioned, mass media gave such data excessive sensationalism. At the end of the chapter, you will find the results of a survey of the athletes themselves. Unfortunately, he only touched on short-term side effects - delayed effects. for the most part unclear and unexplored. Any athlete who, despite our warnings, decides to use anabolic steroids should be prepared for the fact that negative effects can appear that can lead to potentially dangerous chronic conditions.
The most common and pronounced side effects of steroid use are outlined below.
sodium retention. It causes edema - tissue swelling due to excessive water retention. For most athletes, this is expressed in a slight increase in body volume and smoothing of the relief. A "swollen" look is the most noticeable sign by which it is possible to determine that an athlete is sitting on a cycle without doping control. Edema is especially noticeable on the cheeks and under the eyes. In addition to this cosmetic inconvenience, sodium and water retention as a consequence can lead to acute bouts of high blood pressure. In this case, it is prudent to stop using steroids or to bring down high blood pressure with medication. This, as you understand, is not the best solution. Sometimes this water retention is a sign of an underlying heart or kidney disease.
Especially large water retention can be caused by various testosterone preparations. Often with this phenomenon, thinning, tension and discoloration of the skin are observed.acne(acne). Anabolic steroids can cause acne or aggravate an existing problem. Severe acne on the back, chest, shoulders, neck and face is a signal that some athletes are sitting on the cycle. Human skin is capable of destroying androgenic hormones contained in it in very small quantities. When exogenous steroids are used, the concentration of such hormones tends to exceed the level that the skin can handle, allowing bacteria to multiply. This is combined with the increased oiliness of the skin that is inevitable with steroid use, and the situation becomes even more unfavorable. In addition, a person may be genetically predisposed to acne. The degree of skin damage depends on the androgenicity of the steroids taken. It is necessary to avoid products that lead to such problems and try to keep the skin dry and clean. To cleanse the body, it is worth using skin antiseptics, as well as sunbathing or UV radiation. If all this fails, the last resort is antibiotics. But then the action of these drugs in other acute cases, such as influenza, may be weakened. In addition, antibiotics can cause digestive disorders, leading to dysbacteriosis.
Gynecomastia. Abnormally enlarged breasts in men are a common side effect that makes it possible to determine who uses or has used steroids without doping control. Bill Phillips claims that at least nine Mr. Olympia contestants recent years were subjected surgical operation to remove fatty tissue accumulated around the nipples. The main reason for this effect is the aromatization of steroids - the conversion to estrogen at excessive dosages. Expressed manifestations gynecomastia also signal the onset of structural degeneration of liver tissue, which cannot cope with excess testosterone.
Keep in mind that the resulting gynecomastia will not disappear. Moreover, it will increase with each subsequent cycle of steroids. Sometimes it is even accompanied by the secretion of colostrum! If you still decide to resort to steroids, you can avoid gynecomastia by taking them for short periods time and in a gentle dosage. Another way is to take antiestrogen drugs or aminoglute-thymide, drugs that block estrogen receptors (for example, Nolvadex) or drugs that block the aromatase enzyme, which causes the conversion of excess androgens into estrogens.Aggressiveness. The increase in aggressiveness is very typical for steroid users. Some athletes find that this helps them to better tolerate training loads and perform better in competitions. However, more often aggressiveness acts as a negative phenomenon. Many steroid users begin to be hostile towards family, friends, employees - their behavior becomes defiant and even unbearable. They develop emotional instability. Ordinary situations can cause such athletes to have an unnecessarily aggressive reaction, which is further exacerbated by the use of alcohol. This type of behavior is mainly driven by various testosterone esters. The athlete using steroids must anticipate this development and be prepared to use willpower to suppress unwanted outbursts of rage.
Two Harvard Medical School psychiatrists, Drs. Harrison Pope and David L. Katz, have found that people who use anabolic steroids have serious mental disorders: depressive manifestations, visual and auditory hallucinations, uncontrolled outbursts of irritability, manic episodes. In the West, some psychiatrists and psychologists are already widely using the term "steroid rage" due to the fact that manifestations of this side effect are recorded more and more often.Dr. Kitzman believes that steroid users develop a certain type of psychological addiction. His point of view is supported by Jerry Brainam, who devoted a large article to this issue in the May 1990 issue of Muscle and Fitness magazine. More people who use steroids are behind bars, vandalizing or committing attacks on people and even murders. Lawyers in some states in the US are bringing in experts to make sure their clients' behavior is the result of steroids. Megalomania and paranoia are also very common signs of this side effect. But in our opinion, this aspect of the impact of anabolic steroids is clearly exaggerated by the authors of the articles, obviously fulfilling a social order.
Arterial hypertension(high blood pressure). High or at least elevated blood pressure becomes a problem for many athletes who use steroids. This tends to happen at the same time due to rapid weight gain and water retention in the body. Initial symptoms may include headaches, insomnia, and difficulty breathing. This condition is fraught with gradual degeneration of blood vessels, which leads to aneurysms, heart attacks, or progressive heart disease. Needless to say, chronic high blood pressure is the cause of many diseases of the cardiovascular system that kill the most people on the planet.
Diseases of the cardiovascular system. As can be seen from the above, anabolic steroids significantly increase the risk of heart disease. But this is not only due to the development high blood pressure. Steroid use affects the user's cholesterol levels and profile: general level cholesterol increases, high-density lipoprotein (HDL) levels decrease, and low-density lipoprotein (LDL) levels increase. This can lead to the formation of cholesterol plaques on the walls of arteries, and later to complete blockage of blood vessels. Experts advise athletes who are thinking about taking steroids to be sure to take into account the analysis data. If your cholesterol levels are high before you start steroid therapy, the risk increases significantly. The degree of risk depends on the type of steroid, doses, duration and regimen of use, composition of the diet, as well as genetic sensitivity to cardiovascular diseases. In addition, the intensity of training and types of exercise, as well as the presence or absence of other risk factors, also matter.
Enlargement of the heart. With long-term massive use of steroids, the development of cardiac hypertrophy is possible. This condition can be very dangerous. Bill Phillips gives a sad example: a young athlete died from an expansion of the heart, allegedly caused by long-term use of steroids. high school in Ohio. The symptomatology of this effect is difficulty in breathing, increased heart rate, high pressure blood. In this case, you should stop using steroids, reduce body weight and work on a low-intensity aerobic exercise program.
virilization. This is a group of side effects associated with the androgenic activity of steroids. Virilization means hypertrophied development of secondary male characteristics. Most often, the first symptom of this negative reaction is a change in voice - it becomes low and hoarse. This is not a reversible phenomenon. In men, hair growth on the face and body increases, the skin becomes greasy. Priapism, thinning hair on the head, alopecia (hair loss in patches) and, in some cases, prostate hypertrophy are also possible. Women may notice the onset of virilization by a decrease in the size of the mammary gland. Enlargement of the clitoris is another common negative reaction. The skin becomes rougher, its structure changes, the secretion of sebum increases, the reaction of sweating to various stresses intensifies. Hair appears on the face, on the limbs they become thicker. In extreme cases, male pattern baldness can develop. As a rule, all this happens against the background of dysmenorrhea (menstrual irregularities up to the cessation of menstruation).
Virilization is directly related to excessive duration of administration and increased dosage of androgenic steroids. This, of course, should be avoided, since many virilizing effects become irreversible if their development is not prevented. Competent athletes do not practice long cycles, especially when taking highly androgenic testosterone esters, which are mainly responsible for virilization. Experts advise at least to avoid those steroids that have a high androgenic index.Cancer. The use of anabolic steroids is very rarely associated with cancer. But such a connection may still exist. As a result of taking steroids in the liver, tumors can occur that raise suspicions of cancer. It must be said that most often these deviations were recorded in persons long time using alpha-alkylated oral medications. It is also possible peliosis hepatis (hemangioma of the liver) - cysts filled with blood. This condition is considered reversible, but nevertheless increases the risk of developing liver cancer. In January 1984, the Annals of Internal Medicine reported the death of a 26-year-old bodybuilder who had a malignant neoplasm in the liver.
liver dysfunction. It has been established that prolonged steroid therapy, especially at high dosage, leads to progressive cholestasis, jaundice and other negative changes. There are reports of 7 deaths as a result of liver failure, and all serious cases of abnormal liver function were associated with oral steroids.
If any of the following signs of liver dysfunction appear, you should immediately contact a specialist:Atrophy or enlargement of the lobes of the liver;
changes in texture (eg, increased density or nodules);
pain on palpation and balloting (pressure and release);
jaundice;
darkening of the urine (not to be confused with a change in color as a result of taking certain vitamins);
visceral pain in abdominal cavity, aggravated by the channel or movements;
palmar erythema (redness of the palms) and arachnoid hemangioma (brown star-shaped spot on the skin);
swelling of the tissues at the base of the nails on the fingers;
change in mental status or neurological function.
About jaundice, or hepatitis, should be said separately. This is a serious disease characterized by increased soreness of the liver, in which the whites of the eyes and skin become yellow. It usually occurs in athletes who have used very high doses of steroids for a long time. Jaundice can also be diagnosed by elevated level bilirubin, for which it is necessary to do a blood test. It should be remembered that this is the most reliable indicator, since external symptoms and signs appear only when the disease is neglected or serious. An athlete with hepatitis should stop taking steroids in order to avoid serious complications.Bleeding. When using steroids, the blood clotting time increases by 2-4 times. Another negative consequence- increased nosebleeds, which in many people are accompanied by an increase in blood pressure.
Headaches. Many steroid users suffer from acute headaches. This may be a symptom of hypertension. Sometimes athletes suffer from headaches due to excessive contracture of the neck muscles. And migraine-type pains are believed to be based on a hormonal imbalance that develops when taking steroids.
Pain in the stomach. Oral anabolic steroids can cause stomach discomfort. The best way to avoid this - do not use a medicine that causes such sensations, and take steroids with meals. Loss of appetite, vomiting, nausea, diarrhea, constipation, heartburn are also possible. It is believed that steroids can upset the normal balance of the intestinal flora, which causes their users to suffer from various gastrointestinal infections.
Muscle and bone damage. In athletes using steroids, tears, tears and other damage to muscle tissue occur more often than others. It is believed that this is the result of an emerging imbalance between increasing muscle contractility, and insufficient strength of ligaments and tendons. At best, this leads to tendonitis and inflammation, at worst - to traumatic injuries. Some authors point to the possibility of muscle cramps and spasms, as well as a decrease in the elasticity of muscle tissue under the influence of steroids. Another observation is the appearance of scars from stretching the epidermis on the deltas, biceps and pectoral muscles, which may be associated with a decrease in the level of collagen in the skin. It is also not uncommon for steroid users to have fractures and cracked bones.
Prostate enlargement and other problems with it. Anabolic steroids are directly related to prostate enlargement, which can develop into a malignant phenomenon. Doctors directly link prostate cancer to exposure to androgens, especially testosterone. Athletes are advised to undergo an appropriate examination at least once a year. Common symptoms of prostate enlargement are urination disorders (increased urge or, conversely, complete blockage), difficulty with bowel movements, pain in the spine and pelvic region.
Impotence. Many athletes suffer from libido changes. At the beginning of the steroid cycle, there is a slight increase in sexual desire, accompanied by an increase and an increase in the duration of erections. But during the use of synthetic hormones, the secretion of endogenous testosterone is reduced, and impotence may occur. It is also possible after the cancellation of the steroid cycle, when testosterone does not come from outside, and the own reproductive system has not yet restored the required level of androgens in the system. Steroid users can also develop testicular atrophy, accompanied by a low sperm count in semen. Particularly strong impact various forms synthetic testosterone. The time it takes to return to normal reproductive function varies from person to person. Researchers indicate that this period can be delayed up to 14-26 weeks.
Premature hair loss. Many athletes who resort to steroids complain of a noticeable thinning of the hair on their heads. This is especially likely with unfavorable heredity, and can be observed in both men and women.
Growth arrest. Young people who use steroids risk not realizing their growth potential. The fact is that steroids can "close" the epiphyseal growth zones of tubular bones.
Inhibition of the activity of the immune system. After a cycle of steroids, many report an increased susceptibility to viral diseases, colds, and even pneumonia. A distinct decrease in the efficiency of immunocompetent cells is already observed during steroid therapy. There is no doubt that steroids at least temporarily weaken the immune system. This negative effect is seen in those who have taken steroids for more than 10-12 weeks.
Insomnia and other disorders of the central nervous system . Athletes often complain of difficulty falling asleep during a cycle. This is due to the fact that steroids have a slight stimulating effect on the central nervous system. The problem is removed with the discontinuation of the use of these drugs.
Metabolic disease. Steroids have a strong effect on the metabolic needs of the body, and therefore, even when taking a sufficient amount nutrients there may be a deficiency. For example, studies have shown that a steroid course leads to a severe deficiency of vitamins B1, B6, B5, A, B12, choline, calcium, phosphorus, potassium, magnesium, chromium and manganese.
Some athletes report strong fluctuations in blood glucose. Glucose levels begin to drop, which is accompanied by weakness, dizziness, and fatigue.A general slowdown in the rate of metabolic processes was noted, especially with the systematic use of steroids. There is evidence that these funds have a negative effect on the thyroid gland, reducing the effectiveness of its functioning / This creates great difficulties in achieving relief before the competition.
Steroids have been found to cause the body to retain a significant amount of calcium. After the course is stopped, this calcium is excreted intensively, which can lead to the formation of kidney stones.
Separately, we will say that the self-administration of steroids in unsanitary conditions puts the athlete at risk of contracting AIDS. In 1986, a report appeared on the first cases of AIDS in bodybuilders who were not homosexual and were not included in other risk groups. One of them injected steroids every week for four years.
Of course, this list is far from complete. New studies will be conducted, the results of studying the delayed effects of anabolic steroids on the body will appear, and the list will be expanded by far from the most pleasant additions. You can say: "When will it all be! And now it is important for me to enter the competition in at its best". Alas, this is the logic of so many people who resort to steroids.
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Surely, many are familiar with the abbreviation "AAS" - this is how androgens and anabolic steroids, indispensable for rapid muscle building, are designated for brevity.
Let's start with the fact that steroid hormones, unlike nonsteroidal ones, bind directly to receptors located in cells, penetrating inside. The result is protein synthesis.
All processes occurring under the influence of chemistry constitute a delicate mechanism, the work of which can be quickly and easily destroyed due to outside interference. When an athlete takes anabolic steroids, it harms the endocrine system.
What happens when an athlete uses anabolic steroids? Once in the body, the synthetic hormone tries to establish a relationship with the target cell. Then, without previously binding to the receptors, the hormone leads to the forced growth of the cell protein. When a cell is oversaturated with a chemical hormone, a signal is given to the pituitary gland that the saturation of the cell has already been completed, and the attack continues.
As a result, the pituitary gland is forced to regulate the natural supply of hormones to the cell, commanding that the glands do not function, or that it occurs at a reduced rate. If steroid therapy is continued for too long, the glands may permanently lose their ability to produce their own hormones. They will overgrow with connective tissue, and turn into a useless organ. As a result - complete atrophy of most of the rather important links that are in the center of the endocrine system.
And steroids, and anabolics, and hormones, and chemistry - these names cause ordinary people real panic. Undoubtedly, the risk of undesirable consequences after taking anabolic steroids is great, but you risk no less when you smoke or drink alcohol.
In fact, such drugs can be beneficial. After all, they are used to treat many diseases. With their help, it is even possible to defeat breast cancer. So, not everything is so bad. Compared with deaths from alcohol or tobacco, the risk lethal outcome from anabolics is minimal.
In fact, the course of steroids leads to the opposite effect - the libido increases significantly. If it is wrong to exit the cycle or abuse dosages of androgens-steroids, then a decrease in sexual desire is possible.
The same applies to erections. But this side effect is reversible. After some time after the end of the "chemistry", the sexual function returns to normal. For a quick recovery, hormone therapy is prescribed, as well as drugs that actively stimulate an erection. If we talk about infertility, then the percentage of such consequences is minimal.
A common person will never be able to achieve the same results that athletes achieve without using doping for this.
But here it is important to remember that stimulants can never replace training. Mistakes in training cannot be corrected with doping. As for bodybuilding, there are still added errors in the correct selection of the diet.
In fact, such a struggle not only does not set people up to give up doping drugs, but also inspires them to invent new similar assistants. So doping continues to live. Surely, it will be in demand for a long time, and maybe even forever.
In order to achieve impressive performance in sports, you should train at least two to three times a day. And of course, the coach plays a big role here - you need to find the best, the master of his craft. In addition, it is important to study the principle of work, as well as the structure of the muscles.
Steroids are the tool-assistant to recuperate after grueling workouts and loads. Even with the use of such drugs, only a few succeed. But everything is in your hands. The main thing is to believe in victory and strive to fulfill your desires and goals.
If on a holiday you drink three bottles of this drink instead of a glass of wine, then you cannot do without serious consequences. The same goes for taking steroids.
You need to know the measure, the correct dosage. So, before use, be sure to consult a doctor and trainer. And then there will be no harm to health. By adhering to the scheme of classes and medications built by the trainer, you can rise to the top of success.
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Feeling that the limit of possibilities has been reached, but it is necessary to move on, the athlete begins to look towards steroids. Anabolic drugs really help to achieve incredible success in muscle development, as well as in increasing strength and endurance, but they often offer to pay for it with their health. However, in the scientific community there is already reliable information about the most safe steroids In sports.
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The safest anabolics today include the following drugs: boldenone, oxandrolone, primobolan (metelon enontate), masteron, oral-turinabol. Safe steroids are called anabolic drugs, which differ from others in low toxicity and a minimum number of side effects. Their side effects are possible only if, due to stupidity or negligence, the recommended dosage of the drug was several times exceeded.
The safety of the drug boldenone is expressed in the fact that it allows you to gain muscle mass very quickly, but at the same time almost does not retain fluid. According to a survey, Japanese athletes, who carefully take care of their health, call boldenone indispensable part anabolic course. American researchers have come to the conclusion that a highly effective sports result with minimal harm to health is possible only when using boldenone.
Oxandrolone has long been considered the main assistant in achieving maximum progress in creating a beautiful muscular body with a minimum of side effects. If they exist steroids without side effects effects, then oxandrolone is first on the list. Oxandrolone is a synthetic testosterone, or rather, its analogue, with an incredibly low androgenic index. This allows the use of androgens for to the fullest without worrying about side effects. The safety of oxandrolone is associated with a unique modified formula in which carbon was replaced by oxygen. Numerous international studies have shown that oxandrolone can be taken regularly. Even with an incredibly high dosage and a long time of admission, the athlete did not have any traditional side effects.
Primobolan is a low androgenic steroid. Its main difference is that, despite the tablet form of administration, the drug does not adversely affect the liver. Thanks to the very soft anabolic effect Primobolan is used on the course for drying. Among Western athletes, Primobolan is most often taken by those athletes who have a predisposition to the development of gynecomastia. This is due to the lack of conversion to estrogens. The drug is considered one of the safest anabolics also for the reason that it has practically no effect on changes in blood pressure and changes in bad cholesterol. During the use of the steroid, not a single athlete suffered from baldness was officially recorded.
Masteron in the world of bodybuilding is considered the softest and most harmless steroid, which at the same time can help develop muscles and create a luxurious muscular frame. Today, it is he who is the favorite of professional athletes (sprinters, swimmers) who dream of building muscle, gaining strength, increasing endurance, developing speed, minimizing the percentage subcutaneous fat and avoid side effects. Being a highly effective steroid, Masteron is completely safe. The reason was discovered by scientists during the development of an innovative drug - high antiestrogenic activity. Masteron blocks estrogens and increases protein synthesis.
During the reception of Masteron, the appearance of fatigue was not noticed (even in conditions of very intensive training). Athletes (10 out of 10 subjects) felt self-confidence, colossal energy, good spirits and fighting enthusiasm. It is impossible not to note the lack of flavoring effects even when the dosage is exceeded several times. Masteron is able to help bring the relief to a state where it has an extremely low percentage of body fat. Muscle stiffness, active muscle growth with a minimum of side effects is the main merit of the drug, which made it so popular among athletes who strive for improvement.
Oral Turinabol is a great way to gain lean muscle mass, increase strength, endurance and speed, improve muscle quality and at the same time reduce the impact of side effects on the body. Modified oral turinabol is interesting in that, while maintaining high-quality anabolic efficiency, the drug demonstrates completely insignificant aromatization. Due to the low androgen index, athletes can observe the positive effects of androgens and a minimum of side effects possible when using drugs of this power.
Scientists have long studied oral turinabol and came to the conclusion that even the tablet form of this steroid shows high level harmlessness. This is what made oral-turinabol such a widely popular drug among athletes of absolutely all levels and sports: from representatives athletics to professional bodybuilders with experience. I would like to note that bodybuilders who are in pursuit of higher sports results take Oral Turinabol in an overdose. And even in this case, there is a minimum of classic side effects. Oral Turinabol is deservedly called the most effective steroid with safe action.
The team of our pharmacological store will help you choose anabolic drugs with a low index of androgenic activity. We know how to avoid the influence of side effects and achieve excellent results in sports with the help of quality steroids.
Anabolics are steroids. Steroids are a group of drugs that have a similar structure. There are several groups of steroids. Drugs used as medicines are called corticosteroids. They are part of therapeutic creams and ointments. Corticosteroids are not addictive.
Steroids also include female and male sex hormones. The female hormones are estrogens and progesterone, while the male hormones are androgens. Androgens are used by athletes, especially bodybuilders and bodybuilders to build up muscle mass. Recently, an androgen called testosterone has been shown to be addictive.
Sex hormones determine the development of secondary sexual characteristics and support the performance of the genital organs and related systems. Estrogens and progesterone are part of birth control pills. They are not addictive, but they give side effects, sometimes very severe. These hormones will be discussed in the chapter "Contraceptives".
Androgens have anabolic properties. Anabolism is the process of formation of new cells and tissues that replace old cells and tissues that are being destroyed and removed from the body. In the normal state, both processes - the destruction and formation of new cells - are balanced, as a result of which muscles and bones are constantly renewed, but there is neither loss nor gain in body weight. Drugs that shift this balance in the direction of weight gain are called anabolic. These are androgenic steroids. The most common anabolic steroid is testosterone. It is he who provides in the male body more high percent muscle mass compared to women.
Testosterone naturally produced in the body. This hormone is secreted by the pituitary gland, is carried with the blood to all organs, works, and then is destroyed by enzymes. By the end of puberty, the amount of this hormone in the body increases greatly and remains at this level for several months. During this period, the limbs stop growing, the voice becomes low, hair begins to grow on the face and body, and the genitals increase. Testosterone has been used to treat delayed development in men. Currently, anabolic steroids are obtained synthetically and are used to treat various diseases causing loss of muscle tissue.
[!] Steroids differ from each other very slightly and under certain conditions can be converted from one type to another.
Far from immediately began to use testosterone as a medicine. The fact is that this hormone is very quickly excreted from the body. Its half-life is about 10 minutes. About an hour after ingestion, the body is completely cleared of the hormone, and the drug simply does not have time to produce required action. Through a long scientific work synthetic derivatives of testosterone have been obtained - such as 17-alpha-alkylate, 17-beta-ester and 1-methyl. They produce the same effect in the body as testosterone, but they are excreted for a long time, so their work is more efficient.
Synthetic steroids are introduced into the body different ways and produce various side effects. So, 17-alpha-alkylates and 1-methyls are taken orally, and 17-beta esters are taken as injections.
[!] It used to be that androgenic and anabolic steroids were two different groups substances. However, later it was proved that anabolic and androgenic effects are produced by the same drugs, they only affect different types fabrics. Therefore, steroids, along with an increase in muscle mass, lead to a violation of the hormonal balance in the body, which is fraught with serious consequences.
Oral steroids are most commonly used by athletes because they are easy to consume and store. However, oral medications cause many more side effects. They are especially detrimental to the functioning of the liver. Getting through the mouth into the intestines, the drug is immediately absorbed into the bloodstream and enters the liver, where it tends to accumulate, reaching high concentrations before dispersing throughout the body. Injectable anabolics are administered intramuscularly. From the muscles, they slowly enter the bloodstream and are carried throughout the body. With this method of administration of drugs, they are better absorbed.
Until 1935, no one knew about the connection of anabolic steroids with an increase in muscle tissue, since this effect appears only under certain conditions. Athletes began to use these drugs since 1954. At first, only weightlifters took them. However, in 1956, steroid drugs appeared on the American market. Since then, anabolics have become widespread among athletes.
From the very beginning, the use of steroids was uncontrolled. Athletes took large doses of various mixtures of anabolics, while the effectiveness of their use has not been scientifically tested. So in sports world appeared a big problem. Athletes and coaches did not want to listen to the opinion of doctors about the use of the drug, large doses, etc. The methods of using steroids were developed by the athletes themselves and were transmitted orally from one group to another.
[!] Currently, only 2 sports do not use anabolics - in women's hockey and figure skating.
The popularity of anabolics began to grow rapidly. Following the weightlifters, other athletes began to accept them. Especially widely they spread among the Olympians. So, in 1983, 19 athletes were disqualified for using steroids.
Following the professional athletes, the passion for anabolics also passed to student athletes. In 1990, drugs in this group were recognized as dangerous and classified as controlled.
When using steroids in medical purposes the daily dose of the drug ranges from 2.5 mg to 400 mg. Athletes take the drug in doses exceeding the therapeutic dose by 8-10 times, sometimes up to 2000 mg per day. At the same time, they combine several types of drugs.
Athletes take drugs cyclically. Dosing regimens, like combinations of drugs, are passed from one generation of athletes to another. Meanwhile, drug doses Lately increase. No one has yet tested the expediency and effectiveness of certain combinations and dosages.
Anabolics are most often purchased from the hands. However, with this form of sales, fakes are not uncommon. For example, veterinary steroids are sold that were developed for animals, the effect of which on humans has not been studied. It is also not uncommon for drugs manufactured in clandestine laboratories to be sold. The danger of acquiring such funds lies in the fact that although they do not look different from the real ones, they may contain other active elements or the wrong number of them.
[!] One of the most popular anabolic steroids was methandrostenolone. Officially, the drug was banned and withdrawn from sale. However, it is still sold, but already illegally. The researchers purchased three drugs and tested them in the lab. The data obtained showed that instead of the steroid indicated on the drug package, one preparation contained methyltestosterone, the second contained caffeine, and the third did not contain any active substances at all.
Preparations for injection carry the risk of infection in the blood. Clandestine drug manufacturing usually takes place in a non-sterile environment. And the person making the injection himself can introduce an infection due to insufficient treatment of the injection site and the tools used.
Side effects of steroids
All anabolic steroids produce side effects, such as retention of water, sodium, potassium, sulfates and phosphates in the body, the manifestation of aggressiveness and changes in libido, increased muscle growth during exercise.
Derivatives of testosterone in the body destroy the system of internal regulation, affect the hypothalamus and pituitary gland, hindering the production of hormones. The natural production of testosterone is disrupted in the body, which can lead to a decrease in sperm production up to its complete cessation. In some cases, after stopping the use of steroids, the natural functions of the body, disturbed by them, are not restored.
A high concentration of testosterone in the body can lead to the development of prostate cancer. This disease will progress rapidly if there is a sufficiently high level of androgens in the body.
Testosterone can be converted into estrogen, a female hormone, which, in turn, will lead to disruption of certain bodily functions. In particular, synthetic androgens can lead to the development of gynecomastia.
Steroids can cause skin defects, increased sexual activity, and liver damage. The drug may also affect mental condition person: to make him unbalanced, to cause bouts of uncontrollable anger. In addition, side effects from taking steroids include increased blood pressure, disorders in the cardiovascular system, hair loss, and growth retardation in children and adolescents.
In women taking steroids, symptoms of masculinization are found, which may be accompanied by reversible processes - clitoral hypertrophy, coarsening of the voice, increased hair growth on the body and their loss on the head, changes in skin structure.
Most of the side effects are due to the conversion of testosterone to estrogen. This has been documented with anadrol and testosterone.
How younger man taking steroid drugs, the greater the risk of side effects. If an anabolic is taken by a teenager, the medicine may affect his growth during puberty. The closure of the epiphyses and the fixation of growth occur in this case much earlier than normal. In adult men, with an excess of anabolic steroids, some of them can be converted into female sex hormones, which leads to the development of mammary glands (gynecomastia).
[!] The development of a prostate tumor can continue after the cessation of the use of anabolic steroids.
Anabolic steroids negatively affect the state of the heart. The fact is that the heart muscle also increases in volume, as with heart disease, many dead tissue areas appear on it. This is due to the fact that the heart muscle grows faster than the blood vessels necessary for its nutrition. Therefore, some parts of the heart are poorly supplied with blood. As a result, new cells simply die. All this can eventually lead to a heart attack. Perhaps that is why sudden blackouts during training are very common among young athletes. Deaths have also been reported.
With unreasonably high doses and long courses of anabolic steroids, blood vessels also suffer. Arteries harden as high doses of anabolics lower the level of elastin in the blood and increase the amount of collagen in the walls of blood vessels. After stopping the anabolic, the state of the body is restored, but the walls of the vessels still remain solid. This increases the risk of a heart attack.
Synthetic testosterone raises blood cholesterol levels. It can also lead to an increase in the amount of sclerotic plaques in the blood. Plaques appear in the vessels in order to eliminate blood leaks from the vessels, which occur due to the stress experienced, physical activity etc. Meanwhile, anabolic steroids increase these small leaks. In addition, the drug allows the plaques to stick together. Clumped plaques contribute to the formation of blood clots. All this can also lead to heart attacks and even death.
Abuse of steroids can also lead to damage to connective tissues.
Too high overestimated doses of anabolics often cause infertility, testicular atrophy and the development of female secondary sexual characteristics in men.
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