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Steroid Abuse

Steroid Abuse. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iMjG2s6UOaw. What are steroids?. Adolf Butenandt – First to isolate androstenone . Fun fact – In order to isolate the hormone he collected over a thousand liters of male urine. Steroids are take to increase body mass while decreasing body fat

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Steroid Abuse

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  1. Steroid Abuse

  2. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iMjG2s6UOaw

  3. What are steroids?

  4. Adolf Butenandt – First to isolate androstenone.Fun fact – In order to isolate the hormone he collected over a thousand liters of male urine.

  5. Steroids are take to increase body mass while decreasing body fat • Recently known widely due to pro athletic abuse and scandals in organizations like the MLB

  6. Common Reasons for Use • Desire to perform better • Psychological issue such as body dysmorphia • Sexual abuse in early childhood

  7. Types of Steroids • Anabolic Steroids • Most commonly used to build muscle mass and reduce body fat • Chemical derivative of testosterone • Popular forms – DecaDurabolin, Sustanon, Winstrol, and Dianabol

  8. Androgenic Steroids • Used to develop male characteristics such as deepening voice • Popular forms – Equipois, Anadrol, and Oxandrin

  9. Cortico Steroids • Imitate effect of Cortisone, used to regulate inflammation. • Used mainly for treatment of bodily ailments • Common forms – Prednisolone, Hydrocortisone, and Triamcinolone

  10. Various list of other steroids

  11. Ways of taking steroids • Orally • Topically • Injection

  12. The side effects of taking steroids • 53 percent of powerlifters who use steroids have acne

  13. Roid Rage • Increases in testosterone cause and increase in aggression

  14. Man boobs or Moobs • Increase estrogen causes the formation of breasts

  15. Masculinity in women • Increases in testosterone in women leads to facial hair growth, deepening voice…

  16. Increase in sex drive in both sexes with a high chance of erectile dysfunction in men along with shrinking testicles

  17. Increased chances of heart attack and high blood pressure due to enlarged heart and high levels of bad cholesterol • Significant increase in risks of liver disease and cancer

  18. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HvLzkWnuCy8

  19. Tendon rupture or tears become more likely • Increased chances of serious gym related injuries

  20. Withdrawal effects such as weakness, fatigue, decreased appetite, weight loss, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain, dizziness or fainting, joint pain…

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