Anabolic

Anabolic steroids were developed in the 1930s and their main purpose was to support the growth of skeletal muscle. They were also developed to support the growth of male characteristics.  Today anabolic steroids are used in bodybuilding and body shaping and are primarily associated with sports, athletes and bodybuilders. 

Anabolic steroids are used as they have the ability to improve performance and increasing muscle mass and decreasing body fat does this. Steroids are used in the medical world through prescription only and the purpose is for treating delayed puberty, wasting of the body as a result f of HIV, osteoporosis and also for itching which is a cause of primary bilary obstruction which is a liver condition.

Today anabolic steroids are illegal in most countries and are banned in sports as they are dangerous for health and give unfair advantage over others in sports competitions.  Many sports people have used anabolic steroids and those who have been found guilty of using steroids have been banned, fined and even sentenced for selling or using illegal steroids. Anabolic steroids are taken in various forms that include orally, injections, creams and gels.

The side effects of steroids are vast and they include severe acne, jaundice, impotence, gynecomastia, atrophy or shrinkage of the testicles, cardiovascular disease, and problems with cholesterol, heart disease and liver damage. These are only to name a few of the side effects, there are many more and they range in severity.

Anabolic steroids can be very dangerous and should not be taken, and if they are the person taking them should be careful and watch out for signs of potential health damage such as jaundice.