Mega Dosing of Anabolic Steroids: Hazardous

Anabolic steroids are used for body building. It is used to increase muscles in body. Normally, a physician will prescribe only 1 mg to 5 mg of anabolic steroids to boost health. But athletes usually tend to exploit the functionality of anabolic steroids which prove to be fatal sooner or later.

The practice of taking mega doses of anabolic steroids is called stacking. There is no scientific study to support that taking mega doses of them will cause significant side effects. But there have been cases in which noticeable side effects have taken place.

Usually, anabolic steroids are given orally. But intravenous dosage method is dangerous since it directly is available for the blood. Many actions are reversible and the changes may be altered by discontinuation of the steroids. But some actions are irreversible.

There are certain changes that are characteristic to a certain gender and other are common to all.

Men who regularly consume mega doses of anabolic steroids face changed sexual behavior. Although the  steroids are developed from the male sex hormone (testosterone) it actually has the potency to make them impotent. Possible side effects include reduced sperm count, shrinking of the testicles and infertility and baldness. They may even develop breasts, experience enlargement of prostate gland and face painful micturation.

On the other hand, if females consume mega doses of this chemical they are likely to suffer from an enlarged clitoris and face changes in menstrual cycle. Hair may grow on their face and other body parts where they are just not wanted. Their voice may become deeper.

Apart from these gender specific risks, certain problems are common for the entire population. In large doses, the chemical causes high blood pressure due to constriction in blood vessels, swelling of ankles and feet, cancer and liver damage.

Common health problems of taking excess anabolic steroid dosage include acne, bad breath, trembling and increased susceptibility to get injuries of muscles, ligaments and tendons.