What do anabolic steroids do?
Similar to testosterone, anabolic steroids primarily help in increasing muscle mass. Anabolic steroids may be injected, taken orally as pills, or applied on the skin in the form of gels or creams. Some athletes believe that muscle mass enhances their performance on the field. Teenagers who participate in competitive sports may use steroids to give them an edge over their rivals. Why do teenagers use them? The media has a big influence on teenagers. Newspapers and television are filled with images of people with ‘perfect’ bodies. Teenage boys aspire to be like models with bulging biceps, a washboard stomach, and six-pack abs. Girls go for the lean, muscular look that is popular nowadays. Teenagers view steroids as a shortcut to the perfect figure. However, they do not understand the risks involved. How do they harm the body? All people have both testosterone and oestrogen hormones in their body. Depending on the sex of the person, the male or female hormone will be in higher amounts in
