Steroid abuse is seen widely by many people who are unaware of the serious side effects it causes.
Steroids are widely being used by men worldwide. Although, it helps in building a healthy body it is mostly used for body building. These steroids are abused by many people and they are not aware of the side effects it can cause. Therefore, it is really important for the one who takes steroids to be educated of pros and cons of steroid use. Excessive use of steroids can cause number of side effects in men. The body starts developing in an artificial system controlled by steroids rather than the natural hormones. There is total inhibition of secretion of natural hormones in severe cases. At times due to steroid abuse, the body has a deferred homeostasis functioning.
Since most anabolic steroids are ingested orally, there is a high risk of liver damage which results in poor filtration system of the body. Going through the blood –lipid profile, of the person who intakes steroids on a regular basis. We observe, there is a low HDL cholesterol and high LDL cholesterol. In severe cases, it can lead to gynocomastia (breast tissue development in males). The skin’s sebaceous glands are highly active due to steroid abuse and thus cause acne. There is increased aggressiveness and changed behavior due to increased androgen in the body.
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