The effects of steroids are very powerful on the body and the mind. ... The side effects can vary from person to person but some of the less serious side effects include "acne, purple or red spots on the body, swelling of legs and feet, persistent bad breath, and yellowing of the skin" (Downshen). There are many other side effects males encounter, such as "testicular shrinkage, pain when urinating, breast development, impotence, or sterility" (Downshen). ... Steroids have many psychological effects, "some user's become aggressive or combative, developing ""roid rage," or extreme uncontro...

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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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