Taking Steroids

Anabolic steroids are synthetically derived and they mimic the male sex hormone testosterone. Anabolic steroids are used by both athletes as well as gym lovers and are popular amongst bodybuilders; they are used to increase muscle mass, strength as well as endurance.

Types of Steroids: There are different types of steroids and different methods of administration but the two most common forms are oral administration and injectable administration. The oral form includes tablets, pills and liquids. The most popular oral steroids include Anavar, which is a cutting steroid, Anadrol, dianabol, and Winstrol.

Risks with Popular Oral Steroids: Anavar- is a popular cutting oral steroid. This steroid provides high quality strength and gains as well as hardening physique. One of the cons to this steroid is that it is very expensive. Anadrol-is an oral bulking steroid and packs a lot of weight on. It it is said that in the first 2-3 weeks one can expect to gain a pound a day. Water retention is a common side affect associated with this steroid though. Other common side effects include headache, cramps as well as elevated liver enzymes. Dianabol-this is the most common oral steroid. The most common side effect with this steroid rapid weight gain from water retention and shares many of the same characteristics with Anadrol. Winstrol-this is the most popular oral steroid used by bodybuilders in pre-contestant season. This steroid is known to increase muscle hardness and vascularity. This steroid is both injectable as well as oral Injectable steroids are commonly injected into the thighs or glutes. There are pros and cons to this method. People prefer to inject into the thighs as there is a bigger space to work with and easier to reach. The glutes are harder to reach but they are said to be a popular injection site as they have the least amount of nerve endings making it slightly less painful than injecting into the thigh.

When looking in to how to take stoids, you may consider Oral Versus Injectable methods of administration. Oral steroids are easier to take, as one just needs to take a pill everyday. The cons to oral steroids are that there is an elevated risk of developing liver damage, as oral steroids are 17-alkylated. Injecting steroids is popular form as it starts to work immediately once it enters the bloodstream.

The drawback to injecting steroids is that it can be a painful routine everyday. It may be easier to get a friend or someone you know to inject the steroid. There are also risks involved with needles; such as a risk in getting an infection and spreading of diseases. Spreading of diseases such as HIV and Hepatitis are increased if someone shares needles so it is always advised to never share needles with anyone.

Risks Associated with Steroids Use: There are many side effects with steroid use. The side effects for both men and women include acne, water retention, high cholesterol, gynacomastia, liver problems and roid rage. In women there are additional risks such as menstrual difficulties, potential infertility as well as clitoral enlargement.

Anabolic steroids are illegal in the UK; but essentially it is up to the user if they want to take steroids.