ed the hypothalamus. Besides testosterone production, the hypothalamus controls appetite, blood pressure, moods, and reproductive ability. When anabolic steroids are present in the blood, they are detected as extra testosterone and the hypothalamus gets “confused” and can disrupt the normal hormone production and use! In men, the resulting missing testosterone can cause the testes to shrink causing lower sperm count, reducing reproductive ability and triggering a permanent loss of scalp hair. In women, the results of the testosterone imbalance can include stoppage of the menstrual cycle, deepening of the voice, shrinking of the breasts, and growth of body and facial hair. All of these results can be permanent. All of these problems can result form this one dangerous drug. Besides these most frequent effects of anabolic steroid use, there are additional harmful effects such as higher blood pressure. A steroid user is more likely to have a fatal heart attack than a non-user. Importantly, we should remember that many of these changes in the body’s balance are irreversible. So the steroid user may never return to normal. And finally, many people don’t realize just how serious the consequences are. Many people have died from the use of steroids and steroid alternatives. Even after only one use, steroids take a toll on the body so… STAY CLEAR! Anabolic steroids are classified as controlled drug and possession or sale by a non-medical person is illegal under federal law. People caught with anabolic steroids and with intentions to sell may face many years in prison since the Anabolic Steroids Act of 1990 has outlawed steroids in non-prescribed settings. Many people don’t realize is that steroids are an ILLEGAL drug for most people. Even simple possession is a crime that can result in going to the federal courts.The reason why some people do use steroids is because of false claims by marketers. ...
