Side Effects of Steroids
Side effects of steroids scare many beginners in bodybuilding, and experienced athletes involved in sports that use Anabolic Steroids, so all teeth on edge. However, fear has big eyes. In fact, many illnesses and disabilities caused by administration of steroid, to cope with the simplest methods. And some of them generally can be avoided by observing the commonplace precautions.
Now we will try to understand that what are the side effects of anabolic and androgenic steroids are what occur in men what do women like to deal with them, and than they are dangerous. So, let's begin.
It wouldn't be a revelation if we say that steroids are among the most effective ways to improve the recruitment of muscles and increases physical performance (strength and endurance, quality and volume of muscle mass, etc.). However, many, even experienced athletes have long been using Anabolic Steroids, I don't know what side effects have they used drugs, and how it must be taken care of properly.
As already mentioned, some side effects of anabolic steroids can be prevented or totally eliminated, adherence to banal recommendations associated primarily with the choice of drugs, duration of the course, the dosages and PCT (post-cycle therapy):
First, try not to use high dosages;
Second, do not use highly androgenic courses for a long time;
Third, try to choose those Anabolic Steroids that are to a lesser extent inhibit the production of testosterone or suppress it altogether;
Fourth, if possible, choose safe for the liver steroids;
Fifth, do not skimp on the PCT, in particular if You need anti-estrogens to prevent gynecomastia or other abnormalities – use them.
Also all athletes who are concerned with the side effects of steroid drugs, knowing the contraindications for their use:
Steroids are not recommended for use under the age of 18-21 years (some drugs are contraindicated to 25 years), because at such a young age they can cause irreversible consequences – hormonal changes and stopping growth;
Steroids are contraindicated for persons experiencing or facing heart problems (side effects of steroids, anabolic and androgenic, can exacerbate heart disease);
People with hepatic and renal impairment, it is prohibited to take medicines Anabolic Steroids;
Also anabolics and androgens are not recommended for men with benign tumor of prostate;
Women should not use a highly androgenic steroid as they can cause virilization (these are the side effects of androgens, like body hair, voice changes and body shapes);
And the last marked atherosclerosis is also the reason why you should not use anabolic steroids and androgens.
It was General advice, recommendations and of the reasons for which can manifest side effects of steroids. Taking note of this information, You can protect yourself, though not completely, from the manifestations of diseases and deviations in the course of Anabolic Steroids. Now we will describe very specific “side effects” of steroids and how to combat them.