Anabolic steroids Flashcards
Anabolic effects of anabolic steroids
promote skeletal muscle growth
Androgenic effects of anabolic steroids
develop male sexual characteristics
What were anabolic steroids first developed for?
treat hypogonadism
- treat puberty
- impotence
- wasting diseases
What class are anabolic steroids?
CIII
Stacking
2 AS taken
- mixing oral and IM
pyramiding
doses in stacking regimen gradually increased then decreased over cycles of 6-12 weeks with drug free periods in between
cycling
steroids taken singly but using different steroids alternated in cycles
- preferred by body builders
Men and AS
- reversible: testicular atrophy, infertility
- irreversible: breast development
- prostate cancer
women and AS
- decreased breast size and body fat
- clit enlargement
- deepened voice
- irregular menses
- excessive body hair
both and AS
male pattern baldness
Cardiovascular and AS
bad lipids leading to atherosclerosis
heart attack
strokes
increased risk of clots
liver and AS
blood filled cysts
musculoskeletal and AS
early bone closure
short stature
tendon rupture
Skin and AS
acne
cysts
oily hair and skin
Behavior and AS
irritable agression roid rage euphoria sexual arousal mood swings forgetfulness confusion
