Side effects of steroids
An objective evaluation of the side-effects of the AU. Disinformation MEDIA
It's no secret that anabolic steroids-this is one of the most effective means for a set ofdry muscle mass and increase strength. However, many don't even know half the side effects and most importantly how you can deal with them. In this article we will try to not only describe the main side effects of steroids, but also give practical advice on how to reduce damage from steroids.
It's worth noting that most of the negative effects can be prevented if you followsimple recommendations relating, above all, with the choice of drugs, of course, doses and PCT (poslekursovoj therapy). All data are from reputable foreign sources listed in the notes.
General measures for the prevention of harm
Do not use large doses of drugs
Do courses longer than 12-16 weeks
Choose AU less suppress the secretion of endogenous testosterone (which we need to understand that the long party of any anabolic steroid, inevitably leads to her full stop)
Give preference to means that are not toxic to the liver
Monitor blood counts, hormone status, biochemical indicators on an ongoing basis
Use the anti estrogens, to restore the secretion of testosterone or prevent gynecomastia
Contraindications to receive steroids
Do not use anabolic steroids under the age of 25 years, since at a young age they can cause irreversible damage: changing hormonal levels and stop the growth, as a result of the closure of growth zones bones.
It is not recommended to use steroids in women. Furry is irreversible.
Heart diseases are also an absolute contraindication, so supplementation could exacerbate the disease.
Kidney and liver failure
Uncorrected hypertension
Benign tumor of the prostate
Expressed arteriosclerosis
Special cases : Decrease hpta function
The fall of testosterone during the course and subsequent restoration
Inhibition of secretion of endogenous testosterone is a necessary consequence of taking anabolic. With the introduction of hormones in the body, there is a signal of the endocrine system of excessive concentration in the plasma, which in turn leads to suppression of their production in the testes.
This is called a negative feedback mechanism. The body constantly strives , and if the concentration of a hormone begins to rise, receptors and record the endocrine system reduces the production of this hormone, to restore the endocrine balance. Thus almost all hormones secretion is regulated.
On the pictures you can see that when you increase the concentration of nandrolone, testosterone levels in the blood plasma is starting to mirror the decline, then reverse the process.
Prevention
Fortunately, this side effect is reversible.[1] to minimize the harm of steroids to a minimum, you must use gonadotropin-this tool can effectively increase the production of its own testosterone, as well as prevent testicular atrophy.
In our body FSH (follicle-stimulating hormone) and LH (luteinizing hormone) is produced constantly, they support the function of the testicles (as spermatogenesis and endogenous testosterone production). During the course of a steroid produce LH and FSH is suppressed and the testes begin to atrophy. The introduction of human chorionic gonadotropin (which acts as a LH and FSH) allows you to restore hormonal balance and maintain the function of the testicles.
Doses of gonadotropin dependent on "power" the steroid course. If the duration is less than 6 weeks, using 1 drug in small doses, you need no gonadotropine. If the duration of more than 6 weeks, the high dosage, use 2 or more anabolic means: make 2 pricksgonadotropin per week for 250-500 IU, starting with 3-4 week course.
You can often hear the view that the introduction of the gonadotropin is necessary only at the end of the course, but this is wrong, since in this case the testicular tissuewill not receive the stimulation for a long time, and will begin to atrophy, and this must not be allowed, moreover, the inclusion of human chorionic gonadotropin in theposlekursovuû therapy most often turns out to be the ACPD-productive. Introduction of gonadotropin throughout the course to maintain testicular function. It is also worth emphasizing that its use here is not with the masses, and with security, that is why you need a small dosage.
To restore the secretion of testosterone with the success of the therapy withposlekursovaâ is antièstrogenov in different dosages.
Liver damage : Liver adenoma
Liver damage is one of the best known side effects, but its relevance is rather low. The MEDIA often focus attention on this problem, as the inevitable consequence of the useof anabolic steroids.
First, the liver damage caused only tableted form drugs that have methyl group in position 17. This group prevents the destruction of the drug in the liver, however,makes it toxic to her. Secondly, the side-effects to the liver occurs only when using very large doses over large time points.
Fatty degeneration of the liver
As a confirmation of these words is the research Flûoksimesterona, Dianabol or Winstrol on laboratory animals. Scientists have determined that damage to the tissues of the liver occurs only with doses that are 10 times higher than recommended.[2] for example, the toxic properties of Methandrostenolone beginning to appear only when a daily dose above 80 mg/day, whereas the recommended dose is approximately 20-30mg.
Another study was conducted on humans. Two groups of athletes, in one of which the participants used steroids, another trained using only natural means, were examinedfor changes in the liver. Athletes who have used steroids in high doses had signs ofliver damage, but after 3 months of no change was detected.[3] Thus, we can conclude that the side effects on the liver are reversible.
Prevention
do not exceed the recommended dose
do not use 17-alkylated products
Choose injectable forms, they are safe for the liver
Gynecomastia
Gynecomastia after administration of anabolic drugs
Gynecomastia is a benign proliferation of mammary glands in men. This side effect is very unpleasant, however, occurs only in nonsense, because it is very easy to avoid.
Gynecomastia are only those drugs that are converted to estrogens(Methandrostenolone, Testosterony, Sustanon, etc.).
Oral Turinabol, Boldenone, Anavar, Winstrol, Primobolan, etc. -almost never cause gynecomastia.
Prevention
If you plan to use drugs, which aromatiziruûtsâ to estrogen, then start takingaromatase inhibitors Anastrazole for the 0.5-mg a day since the second week of the course.[4] Antiestrogens freely sold over the counter. It gives almost 100% security guarantee.
Very often you can hear stupid advice like: antiestrogens should only be used after completion of the course, or only when there were first signs of gynecomastia. This is a serious mistake that so many athletes have Gynecomastia (real example). Antiestrogensshould be used throughout the course. Gynecomastia is often irreversible, so it needs to be prevented rather than treated.
The best solution is to perform analyses on estrogen and is subsequently adjusteddoses of aromatase inhibitors.
Acne
Acne (acne) during the course of
Another common side effect. Acne occurs due to the fact that the anabolic means increase the secretion of sebum that leads to inflammation of the hair follicles andformation of blackheads. Especially in this action was vysokoandrogennyh drugs.[5]
Prevention
Keep your skin clean
Highly efficient drug Accutane
Raising the level of cholesterol in the blood [citation needed]
Anabolic steroids can reduce high density lipo proteins (useful), and increase the low density lipo proteins (harmful cholesterol). Hypothetically, this can lead to atherosclerosis.
However, in practice this does not occur, due to the short duration of this effect. For 4-6 weeks increased cholesterol does not cause changes in the organs and blood vessels,and after the lifting of the drugs cholesterol returned to the original.
It should be noted that the rise of cholesterol occurs far from the usual, and these are not all the side effects of drugs.
Prevention
Take the course of Omega-3 fatty acids
Limit your consumption of chicken egg yolks and animal fats
Cardiovascular problems [citation needed]
Myocardial hypertrophy of the left ventricle (the cross-section at the level of the middle of the cavity)
It is known that the use of anabolic steroids is associated with cardiovascular disease.This is probably connected with their effect on cholesterol. In addition, the abuse of drugs may cause hypertrophy of ventricular heart. However, it is worth noting that the generates and strength training.
Don't make long courses and do not use large doses of
Include aerobic exercise in training program
Please follow the steps in the previous section about cholesterol
Medications to strengthen the heart
See main article: side effects of steroids on the heart
High blood pressure [citation needed]
This problem occurs because the AU:
Delay sodium in the body
Constrict blood vessels
Increase the volume of circulating blood
Normal blood pressure should be below 140/90 mm Hg. art. Systematically measure the level of blood pressure using the pressure cuff.
Prevention
This is a side effect of steroids is fairly easily corrected by using 50 mg 5 mg of Enalapriland Metoprolol. If this is not enough, you can increase the dosage to gipotenziveh funds normalization of blood pressure. It should be noted that, subject to appropriate monitoring of the levels of estradiol and Prolactin in the body, the use of antihyper tensive drugs are rarely required.
Kidney problems
The kidneys are filtering blood and by-products of metabolism in the body. Taking anabolic steroids can increase the workload on the kidneys, but drugs do not have a direct toxic effect, and this increase is caused by the increase in blood pressure, as described in the section above.
There are steroids (such as nandrolone), which are used to treat certain diseases of the kidneys.
Prevention
Normalization of blood pressure
Mental problems
Increased aggression is a very rare side effect of steroids, which occurs less than 3-5% of cases, using large doses.
One study showed that the major role played by temperament, and if you're not prone to aggression in real life, the use of the AU will not lead to the
Mythical harmful steroids
In this section we will try to list the most popular myths associated with the side effects of steroids:
Reducing the length of the penis
The defeat of the brain
There are always side effects and they are not reversible
After use, AS it is impossible to achieve muscle growth
All steroids can damage the liver and kidneys
The pills are safer injection (reverse)
Used once, it is impossible to stay
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