{"id":11109,"date":"2016-04-19T05:15:35","date_gmt":"2016-04-19T05:15:35","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/localhost\/hk-blog\/steroids-side-effects-why-you-shouldnt-take-steroids-bid-4242\/"},"modified":"2026-01-28T15:29:24","modified_gmt":"2026-01-28T09:59:24","slug":"steroids-side-effects-why-you-shouldnt-take-steroids-bid-4242","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/steroids-side-effects-why-you-shouldnt-take-steroids\/bid-4242\/","title":{"rendered":"<strong>Steroids Side Effects \u2013 Why You Shouldn\u2019t Take Steroids<\/strong>"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n<p>Steroids are a common occurrence in bodybuilding. Yes, they do boost your performance in the gym but there are numerous <strong>steroids side effects<\/strong>. We break down the whole steroid game to tell you the top reasons NOT to take steroids.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_81 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/steroids-side-effects-why-you-shouldnt-take-steroids\/bid-4242\/#Discussing_Steroids_Meaning\" >Discussing Steroids Meaning<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/steroids-side-effects-why-you-shouldnt-take-steroids\/bid-4242\/#What_Makes_Steroids_Unsuitable\" >What Makes Steroids Unsuitable?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/steroids-side-effects-why-you-shouldnt-take-steroids\/bid-4242\/#Some_Common_Steroids_Side_Effects\" >Some Common Steroids Side Effects<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/steroids-side-effects-why-you-shouldnt-take-steroids\/bid-4242\/#Steroids_Side_Effects_on_Women\" >Steroids Side Effects on Women<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/steroids-side-effects-why-you-shouldnt-take-steroids\/bid-4242\/#Are_Steroids_Worth_the_Risk\" >Are Steroids Worth the Risk?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/steroids-side-effects-why-you-shouldnt-take-steroids\/bid-4242\/#Choosing_Natural_Bodybuilding_over_Steroids\" >Choosing Natural Bodybuilding over Steroids<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/steroids-side-effects-why-you-shouldnt-take-steroids\/bid-4242\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Discussing_Steroids_Meaning\"><\/span><strong>Discussing Steroids Meaning<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Simply put, steroids are anabolic compounds and\/or synthetic derivatives of the male sex hormone testosterone. They come in various shapes, sizes and have a plethora of effects on your body, the most common being increased strength, muscle mass and some even may reduce fat! Although we will not go into detail on specific compounds, simply because that information isn\u2019t necessary, we are going to speak on how steroids build muscle.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>The muscle building effects of steroids are so tremendous that transformations can occur within days. This is because of androgen receptor sites which bind the steroid compounds to the muscle, increasing glycogen, and thus muscle size and strength. All good, right? Read on\u2026<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Makes_Steroids_Unsuitable\"><\/span><strong>What Makes Steroids Unsuitable?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Because steroids are derivatives based on the male sex hormone; with any drug you will have side effects. Why are steroids bad? Hair loss, testicular atrophy, gyno, and possibly roid rage are some of the reasons, and this list is not exhaustive because proper lab tests on humans overdosing on steroids have never been done due to ethical implications.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Some_Common_Steroids_Side_Effects\"><\/span><strong>Some Common Steroids Side Effects<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Steroids are mainly taken in two forms: through a needle and orally. Despite there being multiple <strong>steroids uses<\/strong>, you should know that both the types of intake have negative effects of their own. The reason why you shouldn\u2019t use steroids is compounded when taking oral steroids because of the toxicity factor. Oral steroids are seriously toxic to the liver and are in fact considered poisonous to the liver.\u00a0 The horrible equation here, that the more the toxic the steroid is, the more effective it will be on your body.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Injectable steroids are steroids that are bonded with an oil. Depending on the oil, this oil can be an irritant on the skin and cause abscess. They are definitely more effective but here are some of the reasons to avoid steroids:<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>1. Roid rage<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Roid rage, or in simpler words acts of violence are sometimes seen in those individuals who are using a high dosage of testosterone. This can sometimes also translate to psychotic behaviour and can cause bouts of depression, paranoia and various stages of depression.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>2. Eye Health Issues<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Excessive use of steroids can cause infections in eyes and can also lead to cataracts<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>3. Acne Breakouts<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Testosterone is a water absorbent and hence your face particularly accumulates that water leading to a puffy face. If that weren\u2019t enough reasons why you should not take steroids, a common side effect is acne on the body. You can experience multiple breakouts.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>4. Acceleration of Male Pattern Baldness<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Male pattern baldness is accelerated via steroids. Simply put, steroids won\u2019t make you go bald but it will accelerate baldness if that aspect is hereditary.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>5. Cholesterol and Risk of Heart Disease<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>The most serious implication of steroids is that it causes serious heart problems due to cholesterol. Steroids cause heart disease and this is due to the increase of LDL, that is, bad cholesterol.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>6. Kidney Impairment<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>The kidneys are severely affected by the increase in blood clotting due to oral steroids as the kidneys have to work harder to filter the blood while using these substances and since steroid users have super high protein intakes, anywhere from 3g to 5g per pound of bodyweight, which then can also lead to kidney stones.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>7. Liver Issues<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Steroids can also cause cancer in the liver as some counterfeit steroids are known to cause a breeding of bacteria that causes this infection in the liver which furthermore leads to jaundice.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>8. Hindrance in Growth<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Teenagers or children who use steroids can stop growth prematurely since steroids are known to close the growth plates in our bones.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>9. Lumps or Chest Fat<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Chest fat or lumps in the chest of males can develop due to steroid use, which is known as gynecomastia or gyno. These lumps can only be removed via surgery.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>10. Immune System Health<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>In addition to this steroids also cause an impairing of the immune system, symptoms of which include:<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\r\n<li>Impotence can occur and is a common symptom of steroid use. Due to the fact that you are injecting synthetic testosterone, your testes will stop producing testosterone since the body is getting more than enough synthetically. Something to take into consideration for those considering to plan a family.<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>Blood poisoning can occur if the same needles are used by multiple people instead of sterile needles since steroid users might not want a stack of needles in their possession, lest they be labelled as \u2018addict\u2019s\u2019.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Hopefully this explains why steroids are bad for you.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Steroids_Side_Effects_on_Women\"><\/span><strong>Steroids Side Effects on Women<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Unfortunately because steroids are synthetic derivatives of male sex hormones, the side effects on women are much worse than any man can experience. Deepening of the voice, an enlarged clitoris, mass breakout of body hair are some of the horrific experiences of women using steroids. One of the top reasons why you shouldn\u2019t take steroids is that these side effects aren\u2019t reversible. Remember the common myth that <a href=\"https:\/\/connect.healthkart.com\/women-and-weights-why-you-should-be-lifting\/bid-4408\">lifting weights for women<\/a> makes them bulky? No. Steroids make women into bulky men, not weights.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>For one you should understand that before doing this, steroids are a drug and there are always pros and cons of using a drug. Take aspirin. It helps, but go through an entire bottle in one sitting, and it\u2019ll burn through your stomach lining which results in death. Though there are many side effects on the body, you must also take into consideration that steroids are outlawed, i.e. banned in many countries and thus using them puts you at a risk of breaking the law, to which there can be several implications. Buying them without a medical prescription, for example, is a felony in the U.S.A, and athletes caught using these substances are often banned for life in their respective sports are just some of the possible risks of using steroids.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_Steroids_Worth_the_Risk\"><\/span><strong>Are Steroids Worth the Risk?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Knowing what you now know, are steroids worth the risk? The honest answer here is that if you are an elite level athlete, then you need to take your game to the next level. If not, I honestly do not see the benefits outweighing the long list of possible side effects. Natural bodybuilding, which we will discuss separately, can be done and often yields better results in the long term. Plus the gym, eating clean are all tools to lead a healthy life. Why use substances that would deter you from that goal? Honestly speaking the health consequences of steroid abuse is simply not worth the time, effort and, not to mention a lot of, money involved.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Choosing_Natural_Bodybuilding_over_Steroids\"><\/span><strong>Choosing Natural Bodybuilding over Steroids<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>People are going to be hugely sceptical here. How can natural bodybuilding have any benefits? It takes longer to build muscle, longer to diet down to lose fat, you look like a skeleton at 5% body fat and not to mention the mood swings natural bodybuilders always experience doing low carb dieting. That\u2019s precisely the point. You\u2019re looking at it from the wrong side. Natural bodybuilding is not about getting as huge and shredded as you can. It\u2019s about staying healthy and looking good. Look at all the pro bodybuilders after their prime. Surely that\u2019s not how you want to look. After you look at them you will understand what steroids do to you. It might take years to get a six pack, rather than a week, but then you will get permanent results rather than steroid users who after their cycle might end up losing their gains.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>We have already spoken about <strong>steroids meaning<\/strong>, what makes them unsuitable, their common side effects for men and women, related risks, and why you should go for natural bodybuilding. The fact that <strong>steroids side effects<\/strong> are too much for your body makes them highly unsuitable.<\/p>\r\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Steroids are a common occurrence in bodybuilding. 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