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An anabolic [[Steroid|steroid]] is a compound belonging to the [[Androgen|androgen]] family that leads to the development of [[Muscle|muscle]] mass. In humans, [[Testosterone|testosterone]] is the most common anabolic steroid. | An anabolic [[Steroid|steroid]] is a compound belonging to the [[Androgen|androgen]] family that leads to the development of [[Muscle|muscle]] mass. In humans, [[Testosterone|testosterone]] is the most common anabolic steroid. Testosterone is produced in the [[Testes|testes]] of males, and in small amounts in the [[Ovaries|ovaries]] of females. | ||
Due to | Due to its properties as a muscle builder, synthetic anabolic steroids are sometimes taken by athletes who are aiming for [[Muscular hypertrophy|muscular hypertrophy]]. Even in small doses, this can have side effects which differ between males and females. Side effects seen in males include; [[Testicular atrophy|testicular atrophy]], hair growth, breast development, infertility, and mood swings. Females, on the other hand, can suffer from side effects such as loss of breasts, swelling of the clitoris, a deepened voice, and facial hair growth. There is an increased risk of some medical conditions too. These include; [[Liver|liver]] or [[Kidneys|kidney]] tumours, [[Hypertension|hypertension]], blood clots and high [[Cholesterol|cholesterol]]<ref>Anabolic steroid misuse http://www.nhs.uk/conditions/anabolic-steroid-abuse/Pages/Introduction.aspx Last reviewed 08/11/2013</ref>. As well as this, the body often stops secreting as much testosterone naturally<ref>Berg J, Tymoczko J, Stryer L. (2012) Biochemistry, Seventh Edition, New York: WH Freeman</ref>. | ||
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An anabolic steroid is a compound belonging to the androgen family that leads to the development of muscle mass. In humans, testosterone is the most common anabolic steroid. Testosterone is produced in the testes of males, and in small amounts in the ovaries of females.
Due to its properties as a muscle builder, synthetic anabolic steroids are sometimes taken by athletes who are aiming for muscular hypertrophy. Even in small doses, this can have side effects which differ between males and females. Side effects seen in males include; testicular atrophy, hair growth, breast development, infertility, and mood swings. Females, on the other hand, can suffer from side effects such as loss of breasts, swelling of the clitoris, a deepened voice, and facial hair growth. There is an increased risk of some medical conditions too. These include; liver or kidney tumours, hypertension, blood clots and high cholesterol[1]. As well as this, the body often stops secreting as much testosterone naturally[2].
References
- ↑ Anabolic steroid misuse http://www.nhs.uk/conditions/anabolic-steroid-abuse/Pages/Introduction.aspx Last reviewed 08/11/2013
- ↑ Berg J, Tymoczko J, Stryer L. (2012) Biochemistry, Seventh Edition, New York: WH Freeman