Women and Steroids by Brittany Phan kobuke https://padlet.com/bjphank92/3ev9rtyslv39 en-us 2019-08-08 08:40:07 UTC 2024-12-12 04:34:42 UTC hello@padlet.com https://imgglb.padletcdn.com/v13/image?t=g_auto&url=https%3A%2F%2Fpadlet.net%2Ficons%2Fpng%2F1f4aa.png What are Steriods? bjphank92 https://padlet.com/bjphank92/3ev9rtyslv39/wish/373759557 Anabolic steroids, or anabolic-androgenic steroids (AAS), are the synthetic (made in a lab) derivatives of the naturally produced hormone testosterone. They promote the growth of muscle (anabolic effect) and the typical male characteristics of puberty (androgenic effect).]]> 2019-08-08 16:54:01 UTC https://padlet.com/bjphank92/3ev9rtyslv39/wish/373759557 Why do women use steroids? bjphank92 https://padlet.com/bjphank92/3ev9rtyslv39/wish/373759890  Anabolic steroids have been shown to improve athletic performance by increasing muscle strength and aggressiveness. Another motivation to take anabolic steroids is to enhance physical appearance because these substances increase muscle size and reduce body fat. Women that use steroids have different performance and physical goals, in which the choice of steroid used can vary. ]]> 2019-08-08 16:56:35 UTC https://padlet.com/bjphank92/3ev9rtyslv39/wish/373759890 Negative Effects in Women bjphank92 https://padlet.com/bjphank92/3ev9rtyslv39/wish/373760215
  • facial hair growth and body hair
  • loss of breasts
  • swelling of the clitoris 
  • a deepened voice
  • irregular menstural cycyle
  • infertility
  • hair loss
  • Ssvere acne
  • mood instability 
  • depression
    • ]]>     2019-08-08 16:59:15 UTC https://padlet.com/bjphank92/3ev9rtyslv39/wish/373760215     Positive Effects in Women bjphank92 https://padlet.com/bjphank92/3ev9rtyslv39/wish/373761046
    • Improves athletic ability and gives edge during a competition
    • Allows athletes to lose weight
    • Improves muscular strength and performance
    • Provides muscles more oxygen and increases muscle mass
    • Increases visual appearance
    • Increases strength ability
    ]]>     2019-08-08 17:05:58 UTC https://padlet.com/bjphank92/3ev9rtyslv39/wish/373761046     Types of steroids bjphank92 https://padlet.com/bjphank92/3ev9rtyslv39/wish/373761274 For both medical and illegal purposes, steroids can be taken:
    • by mouth
    • as pellets implanted under the skin
    • by injection
    • through the skin from a cream or gel 
    ]]>     2019-08-08 17:08:04 UTC https://padlet.com/bjphank92/3ev9rtyslv39/wish/373761274     Long Term Risks of Steroid Abuse bjphank92 https://padlet.com/bjphank92/3ev9rtyslv39/wish/373764143 Anabolic steroid abuse can lead to serious, even permanent, health problems such as: kidney problems or failure. liver damage and tumors. enlarged heart, high blood pressure, and changes in blood cholesterol, all of which increase the risk of stroke and heart attack. For young adults, steroid abuse can permanently stunted growth.

    ]]>     2019-08-08 17:30:14 UTC https://padlet.com/bjphank92/3ev9rtyslv39/wish/373764143     Common Steriods Used by Women bjphank92 https://padlet.com/bjphank92/3ev9rtyslv39/wish/373765316 There are up to 32 commercialized steroids on the market. The top   steroids used by women include Deca Durabolin, Anavar, Testosterone, Dianabol, Equipoise, and Winstrol. Advanced female users reported using an average of two different steriods. This method is also known as stacking. ]]> 2019-08-08 17:38:14 UTC https://padlet.com/bjphank92/3ev9rtyslv39/wish/373765316 bjphank92 https://padlet.com/bjphank92/3ev9rtyslv39/wish/373766701 2019-08-08 17:49:11 UTC https://padlet.com/bjphank92/3ev9rtyslv39/wish/373766701 Marion Jones bjphank92 https://padlet.com/bjphank92/3ev9rtyslv39/wish/373770954 Jones was an Olympian who won gold medals and two bronze medals in various track and field events in the 2000 Summer Olympics. Sadly, Jones had those medals taken when she confessed to using performance enhancers before and after the competition.]]> 2019-08-08 18:16:31 UTC https://padlet.com/bjphank92/3ev9rtyslv39/wish/373770954 Carina Damm bjphank92 https://padlet.com/bjphank92/3ev9rtyslv39/wish/373838783 The Brazilian MMA fighter was KO'd by substance use. In 2008, Damm tested positive for Nandrolone, a potent anabolic steroid, and was suspended for one year. In 2013 she was suspended again after providing a urine sample after a fight against Jessica Eye that wasn't urine at all. ]]> 2019-08-09 06:17:23 UTC https://padlet.com/bjphank92/3ev9rtyslv39/wish/373838783 bjphank92 https://padlet.com/bjphank92/3ev9rtyslv39/wish/373840280 2019-08-09 06:36:28 UTC https://padlet.com/bjphank92/3ev9rtyslv39/wish/373840280 bjphank92 https://padlet.com/bjphank92/3ev9rtyslv39/wish/373927923 2019-08-09 20:40:45 UTC https://padlet.com/bjphank92/3ev9rtyslv39/wish/373927923 Works cited bjphank92 https://padlet.com/bjphank92/3ev9rtyslv39/wish/374257891
    “Anabolic Steroid Misuse.” NHS Choices, NHS, 13 Aug. 2018, www.nhs.uk/conditions/anabolic-steroid-misuse/.
     
    Beamish, Rob. Steroids: A New Look at Performance-Enhancing Drugs . Praeger , 2011.
     
    “Women's Health Care Physicians.” ACOG, www.acog.org/Clinical-Guidance-and-Publications/Committee-Opinions/Committee-on-Gynecologic-Practice/Performance-Enhancing-Anabolic-Steroid-Abuse-in-Women?IsMobileSet=false.
     
     
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