Anabolic steroids. A vial of testosterone and a syringe next to a towel and training shoes. Testosterone,the male sex hormone,is sometimes abused by athletes for its protein-building (anabolic) effect. Like synthetic anabolic steroids,which are based on testosterone,it speeds up muscle recovery after exercise,increasing muscle bulk and allowing a more intensive training schedule. Side-effects include increased aggressiveness,liver damage,oedema (fluid retention),acne,impotence,priapism (persistent,painful erection) and virilization in women. Anabolic steroids are banned in sport | |
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