For Anabolic Steroids we have terms and definitions in 6 topics. The topics are Anti-Aging, Bodybuilding, Female Health, Fitness, Hormone Replacement Therapy and Science.

Anabolic Steroids (Anti-Aging)

Synthetic analogs of testosterone that maintain the anabolic (i.e. muscle-building effects) while reducing the virilization effects of testosterone.

Anabolic Steroids (Bodybuilding)

Synthetic (man-made) hormones that simulate the effects of the male hormone testosterone.

Anabolic Steroids (Female Health)

A class of performance-enhancing drugs used by athletes; these synthetic substances related to male sex hormones (androgens) are also commonly abused substances.

Anabolic Steroids (Fitness)

A drug that that mimics the muscle building characteristics of the male hormone testosterone. Anabolic steroids are illegal in most states and have been known to cause negative side effects on the recipient of the drugs. Some side effects include baldness, headaches, kidney disorders, and impotence.

Anabolic Steroids (Hormone Replacement Therapy)

Synthetic analogs of testosterone that maintain the anabolic (i.e. muscle-building effects) while reducing the virilization effects of testosterone.

Anabolic Steroids (Science)

Synthetic copies of the male hormone testosterone. By causing the body to retain water, the encourage growth of muscle tissue; therefore, some athletes believe they increase athletic performance. On the other hand, anabolic steroids can stunt overall growth, damage internal organs, impede sexual functions, and cause hallucinations. Females may develop male physical characteristics

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