Anabolic steroids are basically artificially produced and are similar to the hormones produced within the body. Anabolic steroids are available in the form of anabolic steroid pills, creams, gels as well as injections. Many people and sports persons in particular choose to take anabolic steroids to enhance their performance.

There are as many as 100 variations of these anabolic steroids. Anabolic steroid pills help in stimulating the growth of muscle tissue and this allows for the muscle tissue to become bulkier thereby mimicking the effects of testosterone when naturally produced in the body. Anabolic steroid pills have become particularly popular because they help in improving the endurance and strengthen and develop the muscle mass.

Athletes in particular take steroid pills believing that these pills will help them improve their skills along with their agility and performance. However such improvement in performance and skill has not been proved by research. Athletes also use steroids as they believe steroids help in faster recovery after injuries.

Anabolic steroid pills cause a large number of side effects. Some of these long lasting and serious effects include mood swings, paranoia, aching joints, premature balding, acne, urinary problems, cardiovascular problems, nausea and vomiting, delusion and insomnia problems. Among women the particular effects of anabolic steroids include growth of facial hair, deepening of voice, changes in the menstrual cycle and clitoral enlargement.

Anabolic steroid pills also cause some harmful changes in men. These include development of breasts, shrinking of the testicles, impotence, sterility and pain during urination. Using steroids can also bring about radical psychological changes among people. These include increased aggressiveness, extreme anger and rage.

Many people taking these steroid pills choose to take multiple steroids. They may also start with low dose of steroids and increase the dose over a period of time as they believe such increase will help the body deal with the steroids better. Taking multiple kinds of steroid pills can have harmful effects on the body. These steroid pills should not be taken without a legal prescription.