... The synthetic state is sometimes more potent than the natural one. Testosterone and progesterone are hormones used in steroids; another kind comes from the adrenal glands, which secrete various necessary bodily chemicals. The steroids themselves can be taken orally, as tablets or powders, and can also be liquids that are injected into the muscles. Testosterone was first synthesized in the 1930's, and introduced as steroids in the sporting arena in the 1940's and 1950's. And although this drug helps to build body tissues quickly, it also comes with drastic side effects. By taking Anabolic steroids, a person can drastically change their appearance, body, and even as much as sexuality. Males who take large doses of steroids, typically experience changes in sexual characteristics. The drug can trigger a mechanism in the body that can actually shut down the healthy functions of a male reproductive system. They may experience a shrinking of ...

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