Testosterone

Also it can shrink your testicles. Steroids increases testosterone level, and throw the body natural hormone balance of. By the doing that, the body itself shuts down his native testosterone production. End it leads to smaller testicles. Some people don’t really notice if their testicle shrinks or not, everything depends on the person. In some cases their testicles don’t…

effective. The various studies undergone have operated on trying to increase blood flow to the genital area, similar to the male Viagra pill. Another idea was the testosterone patch that increases blood flow and stimulates sexual desire. The various pills were no more effective than the placebos conducted in the study. The testosterone patch was only mildly effective when taken with an estrogen pill. Long-term use of both hormones over time posed valid, serious health risks. There are so many…

1. Introduction In this essay, I’ll talk about drugs and supplements, how they affect our body and mind. Technological advancements in the sports industry and how that has improved our performance. Sports psychology (intrinsic and extrinsic motivation), how being motivated affects our performance. Is taking drugs and supplements ethical? Is it fair? A very controversial topic which has many different opinions, and thoughts. There have been many advancements in sports that have changed the game…

Many professional athletes are professionals because they are better than the average man, but what happens when that athlete wants to be better themselves beyond their natural capability? The athlete that wants to better themself has two choices; train everyday with everything they have, or turn to steroids. Many questions are still around as to why certain substances are considered steroids and why some are not. Steroids come in many forms like pills, injections and now many people consider…

Student athletes should just say “No!” People who take and use steroids can have serious side effects. For instance males can develop things such as breasts, shrinking of testicals, infertility, and male pattern baldness, and heart/liver problems. On the other hand women can develop things such as excessive growing of body hair and male pattern baldness, and heart/ liver problems . All student athletes should be drug tested before they are allowed to play sports because drug tests prevent…

Gynecomastia Gynecomastia is enlargement or swelling of the gland tissue of the male breast due to imbalance of the hormones estrogen and testosterone. Gynecomastia occur in Newborn, teenage years, boys going through puberty and older men. Gynecomastia can affect one or both breasts. Gynecomastia isn't a serious problem, male with gynecomastia sometimes have pain in their breasts and sometime may feel embarrassed in the front of other. Gynecomastia may go away on its own. If it carry on,…

It is synthesizes from 5-alpha reductase (5AR). For instance, 5AR is 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…

what is used in advertising whereby certain stimuli encourages certain behavior (sight of food activates ones eating). A different study pointed out there is close link between guns, testosterone, and aggression. Males who have held guns for 20 minutes are likely to engage in aggressive actions due to high testosterone levels. It is from the above findings that clarity can be obtained that most gun violence incidents are committed by…

Should performance enhancing drugs be illegal for student athletes? All the way back in 1865, “canal swimmers in Amsterdam and Holland were the first competitive athletes charged with doping” (ProQuest staff). During these time periods many of these athletes would mix cocaine and heroin to make a concoction called the speedball (ProQuest staff). These athletes would mix the substances to get the extra boost of performance for them to believe that they were at their best every competition. Many…

Should pro athletes be drug tested? Many athletes are drug tested each year, If they decide not to do drugs and pass or they decide to do them and fail is all up to the athlete. Almost every athletic team or company drug tests. It is a big part in sports behind the scenes. You hear on the news about how a big time athlete is under questioning about a drug scandal they were involved in or knew about. Many people involved in drug scandals have tarnished their careers and…