I am doing a speech on the topics for school and i wanted to know from real people wether steroids have done good or bad in ant aspect of your life.
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As an ex-model, steroids had done wonders for my body and my career. I've done them the smart way, under the supervision of a doctor (who's my friend) and few famous professional body builders (I'm a female)\nIt depends how you do steroids, what amounts in what period of time you do, what kind of "antidotes" you use after the "cycle" to clean out your liver/kidneys and whole body.\n\nOne thing that I will vouch for 'till the end of my days is Human Growth Hormone. It is not considered a 'steroid" but you can think of it as one. hGH has saved my life, rebuilt all destroyed organs in my body (as a youngster, I did lots of heavy drugs while partying too much), it made me totally healthy. Since a kit works for 7 years ahead, my body STILL burns fat on it's own, all my wrinkles from tanning too much dissapeared, my hair and skin are just flawless. all doctors I told the truth to, confirmed that it is because I took hGH. When I first started taking it, I was only 18- it made me grow 2 inches taller. And I didn't get any side effects from it, because I took prescribed dosages.\n\nSteroids are not totally "evil". It's evil and wrong to take them without previous research and supervision of those who know how to take them safely.
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duh!!! of course he did steroids, he even admitted it!!!!!!!
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try "the drug"\n\nlike instead of "steroids can cause many health problems..."\n\ntry... "the drug can cause many health problems..."
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One of the major functions of steroids is anti-inflammatory.  It is used in breathing medications in order to decrease inflammation in the respiratory system such as the lungs and the tubes leading to the lungs.  By decreasing inflammation, a person is able to breathe better.\nNo, there is not enough steroids in her inhaler dosage to improve someone's  energy.  However her personal energy level is probably increased due to the fact that her med is helping her to breathe thus getting more oxygen to her body, decreasing her need to fight to breathe and improving her energy. These medications are dangerous if not taken as prescribed by the doc but are very effective if used as prescribed.
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Ball Four is a very good book even though it is now 36 years old.\nI think I remember seeing Jim Bouton on the ESPN show hosted by Bob Ley a short while ago.  Bouton said that if you gave a pitcher a pill that would guarantee 20 wins but cut 5 years from their life, most would do that.\n\nBut you are right, "greenies" were the stepping stone to steroids.  Luckily, the greenies are baned now as well.  I remember people saying that the lack of greenies, or amphetamines, would cause a bigger change in the game than the lack of steroids.  Supposedly it will be much harder to play everyday without the chemical pick-me-up.  It is impossible to say, but it does seem like more players are getting a day of rest from the lineup more often this year.  Or I could just be noticing it more because of the recent ban on greenies.
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Below are only some of the side effects associated with steroid use. Some steroids lead to more side effects than others. In most cases, the more effective the steorid, the more negative effects the user will see.\n\nWater Retention:\n\nThis is most common from using steroids. It is a “puffiness” or swelling in the neck and facial areas. It is rather notable mainly if you know the person is on steroids. For example, I know someone that took steroids but I did not know it at the time. After I found out, if I looked his face I would wonder how I couldn’t notice he was on roids before. It can be mild swelling or very serious, obvious swelling. \n\nAcne: \n\nEveryone knows about acne, and is one of the side effects I worry about the most for me. It is also a very common side effect, it can give acne to someone who has never had acne, and it can make acne worse for others. It can also appear in new places for a person, such as, the back and neck. There have been several users that have not received acne on the other hand. \n\nGynecomastia: \n\nIt may not sound familiar but most people have heard about it. It is the formation of breasts, or abnormally large glands. The first signs are lumps under the nipples, then will gradually grow to fatty tissue and increase in size. \n\nAggression: \n\nAggression, also know as “roid rages”. Surprisingly, several athletes feel this is a positive effect. They often find they lift more, and are more intense during workouts. On the negative side, users find themselves fighting with family, friends, and co-workers with an uptight behaviour. \n\nHypertension: \n\nHigh blood pressure is also a chance when taking steroids. Most athletes would not know if they had high blood pressure so it is suggested to get tests regularly. High blood pressure can lead to many more serious diseases. \n\nCardiovascular Disease: \n\nStudies have shown that steroid use is a risk factor for heart disease. This is because steroids affect the cholesterol levels. Over a period of time the cholesterol builds up and clogs the arteries. \n\nPalpitations: \n\nHeart palpitations have been reported by a number of athletes on steroids. These may indicate an excited or elevated level of the central nervous system. \n\nImpotence: \n\nImpotence occurs when a user goes on and off steroids. When steroids are first used sexual interest increases because of the heightened frequency and duration of the erections. But eventually the opposite happens and no erections can be produced. \n\nJaundice: \n\nA serious liver disease which is found by an enlarged painful liver, yellowing of the eyes and skin, and flu like symptoms. This happens when athletes use high dosages of steroids.
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Pulmacort? The reason your doctor prescribed it is because the benefits outweigh sides. Yup.\n\nThat being said, I fricken hate steroids, I'm too small to be using them, and I get the side effects that no one else gets. Depression, mood swings, it screws with your cortisone. I only weight 55 kg though, 125 lbs.
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Steroids are substances which regulate your bodies functions.\n\nSo something is either a steroid or not - It does not become a steroid because someone (ie a government) decides it should be called one.\n\nSo if certain uses of Steroids are illegal - then it is possible to use a new substance which is a steroid illegally even if nothing very much is known about it
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Steroids. JK don't take them\ngo here http://ca.answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=ArtEjw_ZbPGu0PmIS1Z4JWbAFQx.?qid=1006032808376
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Sterioids can be divided into two catagories: Anabolic and Androgenic. Anabolic steroids will have effects such as increased weight gain, fat-free weight gain and enlarging of muscle fiber area when paired with a strength training program. Androgenic steroids increase the masculine characteristcs of the person that takes them. \n\nSome of the negative effects can include:\n\nliver tumors and cancer, jaundic, fluid retention, high blood pressure, increases in LDL and decreases in HDL. Other side effects include kidney tumors, severe acne, and trembling. Males may experience shrinking of the testicles, reduced sperm count, infertility, baldness, development of breasts, increased risk for prostate cancer.
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well its really up to you and it might be a verry good idea but go all natural and dont over do it nooooooooooo steroids
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Nope. Anyone that insecure about their body is not the type of person I would want to date. Kind of like a woman constantly dieting, taking diet pills, and so forth. Both are insecure about their bodies and are, in general, not going to be emotionally stable. Everyone gets upset. It's normal. Taking things that exacerbate that because you feel like you have to look like a glob of muscle and increase the chance of it are really just unnecessary. I don't find weight lifters particularly attractive, anyway. I want a man that has a healthy percentage of muscle and fat for his height and body structure that cares about his health more than how other people think he looks.\n\nTo the young lady below, that's exactly what kind of person it is. A boy. Someone who hasn't matured enough yet to realize that the only steroids that should ever be taken should be carefully dosed and monitored by a doctor for health purposes. Steroid use and abuse has a number of very serious draw backs and because of this, they need to be, as stated, carefully dosed and monitored.
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Based on your reference quote, it seems to suggest that _any_ prenatal exposure of steroid based hormones increases male-typical behaviour. The fact that the post-natal effects of having a higher oestrogen concentration than testosterone has an "opposite" (female-typical) effect is a red herring.
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I would say a good majority are, but the question is whether the steroid is considered a performance enhancing steroid or not. Andro was legal while Mark McGuire was using it, but subsequently banned. BALCO was reported to manufacture steroids that are desgined to avoid being detected during testing.
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Steroid abuse can lead to a condition known as agromelia.  This is where in addition to bigger muscle, the guy gets bigger organs as well.  I have seen a guy who abuses steroids and still does (its psychologically addictive) and when he turns sideways, he is just as broad as he is from the back.  This doesn't happen in athletes that get bigger muscles the hard way.\n\nAnother problem he has is pea balls which are miniature testicles.  His penis is only an inch long fully erect.  He is about 25 years old and can't perform sexually and can't get girls pregnant.  If he stops the steroids, he will not recover this ability.  \n\nBecause he has huge muscles, he can get just about any girl he wants, but even if the girl gets over laughing hysterically at is "cute" package, they usually don't stick around long.  I can only image the surprise on those girls faces.\n\nThe last thing a guy wants to hear his girl say is that his package is "cute".
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For a really eye opening different perspective, read an issue of Men's health from about 6 months ago. they did an article called Blue Juice or something like that where they investigated the rampant steroid abuse of police officers. They even gave tips on how not to be a victim of police rage...it was really interesting.
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SNAKE OIL my friend!!! The carnival salesmen of the 19th century have been reincarnated into companies who sell crap like Enzyte--Berekely Neutraceuticals--what a joke.  Do a google search on Enzyte lawsuits.  These substances contain some very scary chemicals which can cause major side effects if you happen to react to them.  \n\nIf you want to enhance yourself as a male, then spend some time lifting weights and exercising.  Get in the best shape you can, and if you are still not "performing" then see a real doctor about your testosterone levels and get a blood panel done.  If you are still not pleased, there are now doctors who prescribe HGH, which may be very dangerous.  I would just avoid it.  If drugs are your thing, then skip the mail order crap and go to a real doctor who deals with hormone prescriptions and injections for anti-aging and such.  These services are highly controversial, but the mail order stuff is just russian roulette.  In some people, these chemical compounds cause death.  I wouldn't ever order stuff.  And as a general note, just because a chemical was derived from a plant and they call it "natural" it can be just as deadly as any  other chemical.