STEROIDS & MUSCLE DYSMORPHIA

Top 3 side effects

,WHAT IS MUSCLE DYSMORPHIA?
Muscle dysmorphia is a mental
disorder in which the patient is
never satisfied with his or her
muscle structure.
SIGNS OF MUSCLE DYSMORPHIA:
• Excessive time trying to
increment muscle definition
• Eating disorders
• Steroid abuse
• Panic if unable to attend
training
reported in 4339 steroid
PROS & CONS OF STEROIDS
users
PROS: CONS:
Faster muscle growth. Internal organ failure.
Increased stamina and Becoming impotent or Acne
resistance while performing developing erectile
Deppression
an athletic activity. disfunction.
Accelerate muscle recovery Baldness in both sexes. Agression
A higher physical advantage Higher levels of estrogen in
0 1 2 3 4 5
in any athletic competition or men. Higher levels of Total # of patients x1000
activity. testosterone in women Patients affected by side effect x1000

WHY DO PATIENTS RESORT TO USING STEROIDS?
People who suffer from muscle dysmorphia are usually
athletes looking to raise their muscle structure or feel
unhappy with their performance. For them using steroids and
risking their health is is far less important than their physical
appearance.
HOW ARE PATIENTS WITH MUSCLE DYSMORPHIA BEING TREATED RIGHT
NOW?
The most common treatment and the most effective is therapy. The hardest
part is helping someone realize that they need to seek medical help. If you
know someone who might suffer from this do not hesitate to reach out
since it can lead to depression or other fatal circumstances.