Steroids Flashcards
What is the definition of “anabolic”?
Anabolic refers to the action of “performance enhancing” drugs to increase speed and growth of body tissues
What is the definition of Androgenic?
compounds chemically similar to testosterone
has masculinizing effect
What are the symptoms of steroid abuse in males?
enlargement of breast tissue
frequent erections, not due to sexual desire ("priapism")
unnatural hair growth or loss
reduced sperm production
frequent urge to urinate
degeneration of the testicles
enlargement of prostate gland
difficult urination, impotence, sterilityWhat is the level of withdrawal in steroid abuse?
chronic abusers do experience a protracted withdrawal syndrome upon discontinuation of steroids.
- fatigue
- restlessness, depressive reactions
- anorexia
- lowered libido
What is the effect of 1990 Congress on use of anabolic steroids?
In 1990, congress passed the classification of anabolic steroids as a Category III controlled substance.
(This means that at least 28 chemical compounds in the anabolic steroid group have been classified as illegal, and their use for nonmedical purposes, or their sale by individuals not licensed to possess and distribute them.)
What is the average age of steroid abusers?
The median age for anabolic steroid abusers is 18
What is the effect of anabolic steroid abuse on cardiovascular system?
It is estimated that abusers have 4-6 times higher incidences of sudden cardiac death than non-abusers of the same age. The abuse of anabolic steroids is also associated with the development of conditions such as hypertension, cardiomyopathy, myocardial infarction, or chronic heart disease.
Effect of anabolic steroid abuse in females?
- abnormal enlargement of clitoris
- irregular menstrual periods
- infertility
- unnatural hair growth/loss
- deepening of voice
- possible reduction in the size of the breasts
