Side Effects of Dianabol

Dianabol, presently known as methandrostenolone is an orally administered steroid. The basic purpose of dianabol is to increase the testosterone level in the body by increasing the protein level. It is a C-17 alpha alkylated steroid. Low amounts of this steroid, under the proper administration of a medical practitioner and with proper training does not have any noticeable negative impact on the body. This steroid however has a very powerful androgenic and anabolic effect. The effect of the steroid varies from one individual to another. Among its positive effects are the nitrogen balance and the great build up of muscle mass. Among its negative effects are liver, heart and psychological problems.

Liver problems
Being hepatotoxic, dianabol poses a potential threat to the liver. Even very small doses of dianabol taken on a regular basis cause the liver values of the user to increase. Steroids falling under the C-17 alpha alkylated category, cannot be deactivated very easily by the liver. The body metabolism increases due to the use of dianabol but the liver metabolism to deactivate the steroid continues to remain the same. Hence the proportionality is lost. Prolonged exposure to large quantities of these steroids can cause liver damage and even some forms of liver cancer.

Cardiovascular problems
A sudden increase in body weight and metabolism results into a series of cardiovascular problems. The heart beat rate and pressure increases causing a threat to the heart. Dianabol also increases the cholesterol levels in the body.

Problems related to male reproductive system
The basic purpose for taking in dianabol as already mentioned, is to increase the testosterone level in the body. Testosterone at later stage, converts to estrogen. Estrogen is a female hormone that is undoubtedly present in a small amount in males too. But its increase in males, causes a variety of problems like fatigue, loss of muscle tone and increased body fat. One of the most severe problems that this increased level of estrogen, due to dianabol, can cause is gynecomastia. Loss of libido, sexual functioning and an enlarged prostate are some other side effects that this steroid can cause to the male reproductive system.

Psychological problems
Dianabol suddenly brings in an extreme enthusiasm to its user making him very high spirited. The impact has its positive effects, like sportsmen giving in more hours of practice. But this shifting of mood from the normal behavior causes a variety of psychological problems. Sportsmen have often been reported of fighting outside the sports arena and causing public nuisance under the influence of this steroid.

Other Side Effects
Besides estrogen the other byproduct of testosterone conversion is dihydrotestosterone. The increase in dihydrotestosterone affects hair growth on the body, face and scalp. Dianabol also stimulates the sebaceous gland, causing acne and pimples on the chest, face, neck, back and shoulders of the user.

It is thus always advisable that dianabol is not the right choice for an individual whose body reacts very easily to any steroid . A variety of preventive steps should also be taken by a dianabol user. The amount of water intake for a dianabol user should be approximately 2 to 3 gallons per day. This helps in making the liver metabolism proportional to the increased body metabolism caused by dianabol. Antihypertensive drug such as catapressin should always be kept in hand to relieve immediately from any psychological fits that may occur. Regular check-ups from a medical practitioner is very important, to check that the byproducts of testosterone conversion do not increase. Sportsmen who want to use dianabol should infact first try some milder anabolics and observe their body response to the same before shifting over to it.