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Steroids: Muscles
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Steroids can in fact stimulate muscle growth (that is, if you're already working out like a maniac). But they ... cause things like: Major acne, trembling, higher blood pressure, yellow skin, bloating, and liver problems. Also stunted growth and weaker tendons. Baldness, facial hair, and a deeper voice often develop. Irregular menstrual cycles and infertility are what females have to worry about, while the guys can look forward to a reduced sperm count and testicular shrinkage.
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Steroids can be given topically, by mouth (orally) or by injection. When injected, they can be given into a vein or muscle, directly into a joint or bursa (lubricating sac between certain tendons and the bones beneath them) or around tendons and other soft tissue areas.
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Some examples of diseases treated with naturally occurring or synthetic steroids are allergic reactions, arthritis, some malignancies, and diseases resulting from hormone deficiencies or abnormal production. In addition, synthetic steroids that mimic an action of progesterone are widely used oral contraceptive agents. Other synthetic steroids are designed to mimic the stimulation of protein synthesis and muscle-building action of naturally occurring androgens.
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Although they might help build muscle, steroids can produce very serious side effects. Using steroids for a long time can negatively affect the reproductive system. In males, steroids can lead to impotence, a reduction inthe amount of sperm produced in the testicles, and even reduced testicle size.
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Typically, steroids are "stacked", or taken at the same time with other muscle building compounds. It is not uncommon to use several different steroids at the same time, along with other hormones such as growth hormone and insulin. Huge amounts of protein and supplements are ... used at this time. In no particular order, the grocery list of a common bodybuilder will include: testosterone, generic drugstore testosterone, testosterone for horses, testosterone for whales, protein powder, protein powder with testosterone, creatine, human growth hormone, fat-guy-sweat, amino acids and a fine chamomile tea.
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Overall, the process by which steroids work on the body can be very complex. Essentially, steroid hormones work by stimulating certain parts of a muscle cell. This stimulation then causes an increase in production of proteins, one of the many chemicals that are associated with increases in muscle mass.
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