Media seems to be catching on, But are still in the dark.

[Micromegas]

Read this article.

Some bodybuilders abuse the cancer drug tamoxifen to negate the breast-boosting effects of steroids, University of Glamorgan researchers found.
Steroids are derived from testosterone, but if levels of the male hormone are too high in the body, it is converted into oestrogen and men grow breasts.

A survey of 200 gym users found 22% took tamoxifen to reverse this effect.

Cancer experts expressed concern over the findings, published in the Journal of the Royal Society of Medicine.
The researchers compared the results of this survey, carried out last year, with one carried out in 2000 when just one to two per cent said they had taken tamoxifen.

They also found 11% of bodybuilders took human chorionic gonadotrophin to stimulate the testes, which wither due to excessive steroid use.

The researchers, from the University of Glamorgan's Health and Exercise Science Research Unit, say bodybuilders turn to steroids because they see themselves as too "weedy" - in a condition which is the opposite of anorexia.

But they are then forced to move on to using a cocktail of other drugs to counteract the effects of the steroids.

Abscess risk

Professor Bruce Davies, who led the research, said: "Gym-goers are increasingly resorting to steroids and prescription drugs to counteract their altered body images.

"Sufferers of negative or heightened body image issues will go to extremes to meet their desired goals and doctors need to be more aware of the efforts 'bigorexics' will go to."

"Our results corroborate research undertaken in the US, that is, an increasing number of non-athletes are resorting to a combination of drugs with the sole intention of improving their physical appearance."

Professor Davies also warned bodybuilders were risking abscesses in their muscles, because they were injecting counterfeit drugs using aftershave rather than alcohol as a "sterilising" agent.

He called for the medical profession to recognise the needs of this group.

"There needs to be greater awareness of the psychological reasons of prescription drug and steroid abuse, and counselling and appropriate medical treatment made available."

Dr Kat Arney, cancer information officer at Cancer Research UK, said: "Tamoxifen is a potent and effective drug for treating breast cancer. Like all medication it can have side effects, so it should not be used without medical supervision.

"Bodybuilders who take tamoxifen or other inappropriate prescription drugs are gambling with their health."

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/health/5080640.stm

(Notice the skinny "roid freak" picture featured in the article)



It seems the "mass"(Those whom believe steroids are "evil and deadly") are starting to catch on to the facts and actually doing atleast some research, But it isn't enough.

These fools are acting as if Tamoxifen is actually dangerous! They don't even realize WHY steroid users even take Tamoxifen. It's to PREVENT SIDE EFFECTS. Tamoxifen users are "gambling with their health"? Bullshit! Show me a single scientific study showing tamoxifen has a high rate of side effects. It simply doesn't. The claims that it's a "Deadly prescription drug" are completly baseless.




Read this article...

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/health/3553096.stm

(Notice the same skinny "roid freak" photo as used in the other article. It seems the BBC need to update their media library!)

The article is of course full of fallacies and lies.

One quote struck me.

John Brewer, head of sports science at Lilleshall Sports Injury and Human Performance Centre in Shropshire, said: "That's not surprising, nor is it just about the immune system.

"It is likely you will have problems with your heart and potentially with organs like the liver and kidneys.

"Some of the side effects are not necessarily seen for years to come.

"The message is a very strong, loud and clear 'Do not take steroids.'

"You might have short term gains in terms of performance but the immediate and subsequent long term damage to health is immense and potentially fatal," he said.

Notice how these "Anti steroid" people are always claiming drastic and terrible "Long term damage" yet we never see any scientific evidence put forth. It's just another pathetic fear tactic. "Sure it might work but the long term damage in the future will be terrible!".


Here is another absurd article full of lies...

http://www.lse.co.uk/ShowStory.asp?...line=steroid_using_bodybuilders_are_bigorexic

Pumped-up muscle men and women are suffering from the same body-image problems as those with bulimia and anorexia, according to a new study.

The first paragraph and the author proves he's a fool. Is he saying ALL bodybuilders and musclemen have this "Bigorexia"? The term "Body image dysmorphia" is a real legit scientific term and refers to all body image problems. The term "Bigorexia" is blatant bullshit. You can't possibly compaire starving yourself and gagging yourself until you're 85lbs to living a healthy lifestyle and lifting weights to gain muscle mass. Are we all supposed to conform to the Unfit,Ignorant and overweight standards?


Hey..What's next...Scholars having a "Mind image dysmorphia"? They study so much..They must have issues!




Goddamn media!

 

[BigRonWannabee]

tamoxifen is a carcinogenic, so it kinda is dangerous. Like anything carcinogenic I avoid it as much as possible. Second hand smoke, nolva, new car smell, the usuals

 

[BigRonWannabee]

And some guys really do have some wicked body image problems, but the notion that we ALL have some sort of body image disease is born out of the taboo that is injectable steroids. To think...we would actually INJECT ourselves with this stuff to get muscles. There indeed is something wrong with us all!!!!!!!!!!

 

[Insane_Man]

And some guys really do have some wicked body image problems, but the notion that we ALL have some sort of body image disease is born out of the taboo that is injectable steroids. To think...we would actually INJECT ourselves with this stuff to get muscles. There indeed is something wrong with us all!!!!!!!!!!

Yes, every time we shoot, we risk getting AIDs. Only a lunatic would do that.

 

[gymlion77]

Well I have been perscribed Nolva by my Doctor, to help me with my post cycle therapy (pct). Instead of getting ALL of my goodies on the Black market, After a long cycle or after two regular or short cycles I go to a sports phy. that checks my blood 2-3 times during post cycle therapy (pct) or sometimes while I am on cycle to help and make sure that I am good to go with all my insides so I can keep enjoying my outsides and overall well being....with life.

Something that I am sure that more than a few of you need to do.

 

[Thoms]

I always wonder why they don't make a fuss over legitimate users of nolva. Are they immune for the sides, or are they also gambling with their health?

 

[Thoms]

Good thing I have a prescription for my nolva so I can't get sides myself.

 

[Micromegas]

Does tamoxifen cause other types of cancer?

Although tamoxifen can cause liver cancer in particular strains of rats, it is not known to cause liver cancer in humans. It is clear, however, that tamoxifen can sometimes cause other liver toxicities in patients, which can be severe or life threatening. Doctors may order blood tests from time to time to check liver function.

http://www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/factsheet/Therapy/tamoxifen

 

[Micromegas]

http://www.lse.co.uk/ShowStory.asp?...line=steroid_using_bodybuilders_are_bigorexic

Check out this link. The article is the same old anti-steroid bullshit.


But look at the little ad at the very bottom of the page.

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Hahaha!

 

[Perfection Awaits]

Nolva got me huge like the KID in the picture, and have me aids. I love nolva