Steroids The Drugs Derived From Testosterone
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Steroids: Understanding Drugs Derived from Testosterone
Steroids play a crucial role in both medical and athletic fields, but what exactly are they? In simple terms, steroids refer to a range of naturally occurring or synthetic fat-soluble compounds. Made up of 17 carbon atoms arranged into four rings, these compounds include sterols, bile acids, adrenocortical and sex hormones, certain natural drugs like digitalis, and even precursors to some vitamins.
While there are hundreds of different steroids found in plants, animals, and fungi, our focus here is on synthetic hormones known as anabolic steroids. These compounds promote protein storage and tissue growth and are key in influencing the development and growth of sex organs; hence, they are sometimes called sex or steroid hormones.
Anabolic steroids, derived from testosterone, are powerful performance-enhancing drugs. Testosterone, produced primarily by the testes, is an androgenic hormone responsible for developing male secondary sex characteristics. These steroids aid in tissue growth and repair, and numerous versions are available on the market, including nandrolone, oxandrolone, oxymetholone, and stanozolol. While they have different names, their compositions are often similar and can be used interchangeably.
Medically, anabolic steroids serve various purposes. They are used in treating conditions like chronic infections, extensive surgeries, burns, severe trauma, anemia linked to renal insufficiency, sickle cell anemia, aplastic anemia, bone marrow failure, angioedema, and growth issues, including those seen in Turner’s syndrome.
However, caution is essential. Anabolic steroids can prematurely stop bone growth in young children, potentially leading to short stature. Furthermore, their masculinizing effects necessitate careful use in girls. Side effects can be severe, including links to liver cancer and psychological issues such as rage attacks. Often misused by bodybuilders and athletes, anabolic steroids are controlled substances under U.S. federal law due to their potential for abuse.
Understanding the impacts and risks of anabolic steroids is crucial, whether they’re being used medically or in sports.
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