Shaun Anabolic steroids are synthetically produced chemicals which mimic the effects of natural hormones, especially the male sex hormones or androgens. They include drugs such as nandrolone and stanozolol. Anabolic steroids help to build the body's tissues. They increase muscle development particularly in the upper part of the body - the neck, shoulders, chest and arm muscles. The risks of anabolic steroids are well known.
Fluid retention puts additional strain on the heart.
Increased risk of certain cancers, such as kidney and liver. Acne and baldness . Rarely used in medicine Because of the risk of these serious side effects, anabolic steroids are rarely used in medicine these days. Occasionally they are prescribed along with a high protein diet to help someone recover and build themselves up after a major and prolonged illness or operation. They also have a few more unusual uses such as in certain forms of anaemia to increase the production of red blood cells.