Androgen

transformed by the body into DHT on reaching the prostate, hair follicles adrenal glands and testes. The production of testosterone and hair follicles are closely liked because dermal papilla, a vital part of the base of every hair follicle has a lot of androgen receptors. Healthy hair follicles are able to undergo a normal cycle of growth and resting. Healthy diet enhances longer growth cycles than the resting cycles for healthy hair growth. This healthy growth is inhibited when DHT arrives at…

arthritis, lupus, gout or Sjogren’s syndrome. Steroids are also considered a performance drug because it can increase their strength and stamina, especially when they are performing or playing their game. Reasons Why Athlete’s Take Steroids Anabolic Androgen Steroids or Anabolic Steroids, which is another form of steroids can help increase muscle mass and…

breakthrough vaginal bleeding, vaginal spotting, changes in menstrual flow, painful menstruation. pre-menstrual syndrome, no menstrual period during and after estrogen use, enlargement of uterine fibroid, and vaginal infection with Candida. As for androgen side effects for women and estrogenic side effects for men, they are normal side effects like diarrhea and bleeding gums. Each hormone is specific to its…

illegal drugs that are used by sports people to gain a competitive advantage over those who do not use them. Performance enhancing drugs commonly used include anabolic androgenic steroids, testosterone, human growth hormone, erythropoietin and other androgens (Grace & Baker, 2012). These drugs for example anabolic androgenic steroids imitate the activity of natural testosterone and lead to fast rate protein production by muscle cells and thus achieving bigger muscles and increased endurance. The…

Athletes are always looking for a way to get ahead of their competition. Although, a lot of the athletes take this competitive edge to the next level, they end up hurting themselves or being suspended from the sport. Steroid abuse is a common problem in athletes no matter what level they are playing at. There are many kinds of steroids and all can have an effect on the body. Not only does it hurt their body, athletes also face other consequences from taking these steroids. Steroids can be used…

being taken for personal use but, there are many medical conditions where anabolic-androgenic steroids must be used and this will also be discussed. Anabolic-androgenic steroids (AAS) are synthetic drugs related to the male sex hormones called androgens and the term anabolic, refers to the growth of skeletal muscle. Basically AAS can be like a synthetic form of testosterone which is the primary male hormone. AAS is legally prescribed by doctors in the United States to treat males who have…

Testosterone is a type of Androgen that is the primary hormone in males.1 It is a type of steroid hormone that stimulates the development of sexual characteristics.2 Testosterone is produced in the male testes by the Leydig cells as well as in the adrenal glands.1,3 Production…

Ever since I began weightlifting this past year, I have always been curious about anabolic steroids and what effects they might have combined with my weightlifting. Despite looking at the negative side of anabolic steroids, I figured I would do some research to find out what could possibly happen to my body if I ever took them. All I knew about them prior to this research was the external effects they had on the human body such as increased muscle growth and acne. Upon my research, I found that…

responses than single player matches. According to studies, competition stimulates an individual’s hormonal responses (Carre 2009, 2013, 2015; Oliveira and Oliveira 2014; Flinn et al. 2012; Schultheiss et al. 2002; Welker 2014; Wagner 2002). The androgen testosterone is often linked to specific behaviors such as competitiveness, dominance, and aggression. The theoretical winners and losers…

What African-American Women Need to Know About Facial Hair When it comes to facial hair, black women can follow and perform the same hair removal techniques as other women to help get rid of unattractive facial hair. Although African-Americans can undergo the same treatments, black women are often influenced by how much facial hair they have as well as where it is located. Some unwanted hair can be treated using home remedies. However, if you have thicker and more extensive facial hair, you may…