Steroids are man-made hormones derived from male sex hormones, androgens, produced in your body. Steroids are mainly derivatives of testosterone, an androgen that is instrumental in body growth, growth of sex organs, maturity, growth of body hair, and deepening of voice.
Steroids are available as pills, capsules, injections, creams and gels. These are often used by weightlifters, bodybuilders, athletes, and other sports persons to enhance their strength, stamina, and performance levels. However, steroid abuse or over dosages have serious side effects or dangerous consequences.
Dr. Gary Wadler, Clinical Associate Professor of Medicine at the NY University School of Medicine, says, Although there are many types of steroids with varying degrees of anabolic and androgenic properties, it’s the anabolic property of steroids that lures athletes. They take them to primarily increase muscle mass and strength. The reason for that is that the side effects associated for the oral form were discovered to be especially worrisome for the liver. But the injectable steroids arent free of side-effects either. There is no free ride and there is a price to be paid with either...