Steroids are strong chemical substances that can decrease swelling and inflammation quickly. These drugs are closely related to cortisol, a hormone that is produced from the cortex of the adrenal glands. Another name for Steroids is Corticosteroids. They are mostly used when it comes to arthritis treatment because of their anti-inflammatory properties, but is recommended as a low dose or short term treatment when possible to reduce side effects. Some of the Corticosteroids drugs include Budesonide, Betamethasone, Cortisone, Hydrocortisone, Triamcinolone and Prednisolone. These drugs can be given orally, injected into the vein or muscle, applied locally to the skin or injected directly into inflamed joints. They also control inflammation of
…show more content…
For example, in boxing, Roy Jones Jr. and Richard Hall they both tested positive for anabolic steroids. Another example is baseball. The baseball player Mark McGwire was in route to breaking a home run record that was standing for decades. He was caught with a bottle of a nutritional supplement in his locker that contained steroids. Jose Canseco admitted that he used steroids. The most famous baseball players that used steroids were Jason Giambi and Barry Bonds. They both used a duo of undetectable steroids known as “the cream” and “the clear”. Both of which they received from his personal trainer during the 2003 …show more content…
“It is believed by arranging the doses and drugs in this way that the body is allowed time to adjust and avoid the well documented side effects so the body can return to normal production of hormones. This belief has not been scientifically verified so relies on the illegal user’s ability to report accurately on their experiences. We do know that steroid abuse can effect that ability” (Kennard, Jerry). The use or abuse of these steroids can cause many health problems. Health problems like breast growth and shrinking of testicles in men. Can occur with the use of high dose of anabolic steroids. These increased the levels of circulating estrogens, which they are typical sex hormones of a female. This is why the increased of the circulating estrogens in males stimulate breast growth. On the other hand the use of anabolic steroids on female, may result in inhibition of follicle formation, ovulation and can cause irregularities of the menstrual cycle. Another effect on females can increased sexual desire and hypertrophy of the clitoris. These effects are similar to the effects of all the patients that were being treated with anabolic steroids. When a pregnant woman use anabolic steroids can cause the growth of retardation of the fetus or may even can cause fatal death. Anabolic steroid can cause heart problems. There is some evidence that anabolic steroids can
For example, in boxing, Roy Jones Jr. and Richard Hall they both tested positive for anabolic steroids. Another example is baseball. The baseball player Mark McGwire was in route to breaking a home run record that was standing for decades. He was caught with a bottle of a nutritional supplement in his locker that contained steroids. Jose Canseco admitted that he used steroids. The most famous baseball players that used steroids were Jason Giambi and Barry Bonds. They both used a duo of undetectable steroids known as “the cream” and “the clear”. Both of which they received from his personal trainer during the 2003 …show more content…
“It is believed by arranging the doses and drugs in this way that the body is allowed time to adjust and avoid the well documented side effects so the body can return to normal production of hormones. This belief has not been scientifically verified so relies on the illegal user’s ability to report accurately on their experiences. We do know that steroid abuse can effect that ability” (Kennard, Jerry). The use or abuse of these steroids can cause many health problems. Health problems like breast growth and shrinking of testicles in men. Can occur with the use of high dose of anabolic steroids. These increased the levels of circulating estrogens, which they are typical sex hormones of a female. This is why the increased of the circulating estrogens in males stimulate breast growth. On the other hand the use of anabolic steroids on female, may result in inhibition of follicle formation, ovulation and can cause irregularities of the menstrual cycle. Another effect on females can increased sexual desire and hypertrophy of the clitoris. These effects are similar to the effects of all the patients that were being treated with anabolic steroids. When a pregnant woman use anabolic steroids can cause the growth of retardation of the fetus or may even can cause fatal death. Anabolic steroid can cause heart problems. There is some evidence that anabolic steroids can