Sport Mont (May 2007)

STEROIDS MOST OFTEN USED BY SPORTSMEN

  • Goran Vasić,
  • Dragoslav Jakonić

Journal volume & issue
Vol. V, no. 12-13-14
pp. 102 – 109

Abstract

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Abusage of steroids can cause serious health problems some of which are incurable, such as liver cancer. They cause a series of other effects: pimples, hairiness, boldness, gynecomastness, headaches, impotence, problems with heart and kidney functions. In addition to physical disorders, there are psychological problems too, such as aggression, depression and even addiction. Why do sportsmen abuse steroids? The main reason is to improve results in sports competitions. Others do that in order to increase muscular mass and decrease fat tissue. So you should decide for yourselves – steroids or health?

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