They also encounter a decrease in breast size due to excess testosterone. Women develop excess facial hair, menstrual irregularities, clitoral enlargement, deepening of their voices, and uterine atrophy. Several of these symptoms are permanent even after termination of steroid use. Again, the consequences of steroids are harmful. Side effects for men include suffering from impotence, ejaculatory problems, and decreased sperm count.
To tell the truth, steroids just like pretty much everything else in this world, have pros and cons to it. To some athletes the pros outweigh the cons so they take steroids. For others it is the opposite. I am one of the others, I believe the cons outweigh the pros and athletes should not use steroids. People have heard of steroids and some of them know what they are or have a clue to what they are, but some just have no idea.
Depporah Joseph M B English 042 10 May 2012 Anabolic steroids Should athletes be allowed to use performance-enhancing drugs in order to improve their performance? Steroid usage in sports has long been a big issue for many athletes both professional and amateur. Steroids are not condoned in any sport however; some athletes do take the chance by using performance-enhancing drugs in order to increase the chances of a successful outcome in a competition. Many athletes have been barred from participating in certain sports because they were convicted of taking steroids. In light of this, one can only wonder how many top athletes have won events due to the use of steroids.
Using steroids is wrong, in my opinion, but what ¬reasons do players have not to do it? First off, there are appearance-altering side effects. For men, steroid use can cause shrinking of reproductive organs, development of breasts, and ¬infertility. In women it can result in masculine traits: facial hair, a lower voice, masculine facial changes, and cessation of the menstrual cycle. For both sexes it can cause cysts, acne, balding, and oily skin and hair.
However for some women the physical and emotional symptoms that come from menopause can be difficult. Menopause involves hormonal changes all around the body and can cause physical symptoms. When the ovaries stop producing oestrogen and progesterone (the female sex hormones) the oestrogen levels can drop over years. This can cause hot flashes, night sweats and mood swings. During menopause there are many changes that will take place.
Research has shown that these steroids can harm kids who are developing. Some of the negative side effects begin to show up in later years. One of the main reasons they are so controversial is because steroids are also illegal. Therefore the question that arises as steroid use increases is “Should anabolic steroids be legalized?” Discussion In this whole anabolic steroids issue, lots of people are involved. There are a number of parties that are all affected by this issue.
The use of steroids is to try and gain an athletic edge. Steroids can cause a person to get bigger, stronger and faster but they will not give you skill or agility and technique. Many athletes abuse these drugs in order to boost their athletic performance but they may be doing so at a cost. Not only will the athlete be suspended or kicked out of their sport if they get caught, they also may be putting themselves at a serious health risk.
However, drug abuse in professional sports can be anything. Things such as marijuana, alcohol, Human growth hormones, amphetamines, prescription drugs and other performance enhancers are just some of the drugs that are found in a drug test. "Performance enhancers, like steroids and other forms of doping, have a negative effect on long-term health. For then users of these enhancers are hurting themselves in the long run without on the average improving their short-term rewards from athletic competition, as long as competitors also use harmful enhancers. This is the main rationale for trying to ban steroids and other forms of doping from athletic competitions."
What some people don’t know is that some supplements change into illegal steroids once their consumed. Some athletes don’t know where to stop so they keep consuming the P.E.D and one day either pass out or even worst and can result into death. The supplements are very easy to buy and you can get them about anywhere. International people outside of the U.S. buy them here at times and bring them back to their countries and end up being distributers out there. Athletes like Alex Rodriguez were drawn into them like Michael Jordan’s latest shoe.
Not keeping clean after sex can also cause bacteria to get into your system and cause an infection. Also, using a spermicide or a diaphragm during sex can also cause a UTI. Some women are more prone to bladder infections if they do not drink enough fluids, have diabetes, or are pregnant. Kidney stones or enlarges prostate glands also increase the risk of infection because they block the flow of urine from the bladder. Using feminine hygiene products that contain deodorant can also cause urinary tract infections despite their publicity in the media.