Along with problems with the law, the use of steroids creates many harmful (some fatal) side effects. Some of the side effects are: water retention, acne, increased aggression, hypertension, cardiovascular disease, impotence, and a severe liver disease called Jaundice. ... A popular and widely used steroid type is the anabolic steroid, referring to muscle building. ... Many users often combine several different types of steroids to maximize their effectiveness while minimizing negative effects. ... There have been no noted harmful side effects from natural supplements. ...

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More athletes are putting themselves at risk by using these drugs, it is important to know that anabolic steroids not only are illegal, but it also can have serious side effects. ... This helps them recover from some of the short-term side-effects, like testicle shrinking, breast development, and infertility. ... What leads to negative side effects? The biggest factor leading to negative side effects is misuse. ... The long-term physical side-effects are also dangerous; steroids can increase levels of bad cholesterol and decrease the good stuff, HDL, boosting the risk of hardened arteri...

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Steroids, are taken in liquid or pill form and are only traced through urine tests. ... However each had great years in the later part of their careers, thanks to steroids. ... Yes HGH and other steroids have many side effects but will benefit the athlete in the long run. ... Doing steroids straight through the season will optimize the results. ... When it comes to steroids in professional sports, we say "Why Not?...

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Anabolic steroids or anabolic-androgenic steroids are natural occurring hormones known as testosterone. ... Testosterone's natural androgenic side effects are male maturity, growth of body hair and deepening voice. The hormone's anabolic effects are retaining proteins which aids in the muscle building process. ... (Collins89) He complains that doctors exaggerate the side effects when they should be focusing in the cigarette or cocaine problem in this country. ... So if the health effects are so bad you would think that the government would not want to have the soldiers of our cou...

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