Anabolic steroids are man-made substances related to male and female hormones. Steroids are available in tablet, liquid, gel, and cream form.
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Steroids are prescribed to treat conditions such as delayed puberty, some types of impotence, and body-wasting in patients suffering from AIDS.
Physical consequences: liver tumors, cancer, jaundice, high blood pressure, increases in cholesterol levels, kidney tumors, fluid retention, severe acne, weight gain, shrinking of testicles (in men), reduced sperm count (in men), infertility, baldness, breast development (in men), increased risk of prostate cancer (in men), growth of facial hair (in women), deepening of the voice (in women).
Emotional consequences: dramatic mood swings, depression, paranoid jealousy, extreme irritability, delusions, impaired judgment, extreme aggressiveness.
Adolescent consequences: Besides the above mentioned consequences, individuals who are still growing risk prematurely halting their growth because of skeletal maturation and acceleration of puberty.
Oil based injectable solutions (ampoules, vials, syringes, bottles), tablets or lozenges, sprays, skin lotions. Because steroids are available in so many different forms, the appearance of these products varies upon the type and the manufacturer.
Currently only able to test in urine. If the steroid was taken orally, detection can be up to 3 weeks. If the steroid was injected, detection can be from 3 months to 1 year.
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