Hormones are powerful chemicals that help the body function normally. Men are using synthetic hormones to maintain youth and athletes to gain extra strength and stamina. Human growth hormone (HGH) and steroid hormones (testosterone, estrogen, androsterone) are the main ones. The problems of using these hormones are:
1. Behavioral problems: Aggressiveness, rudeness and intolerance appear in behavior.
2. Awkward spots: Acne occurs on the skin of the body and face.
3. Baldness of the head: At an early age, the hair on the head grows and baldness occurs on the head.
4. Hair growth: Abnormally more hair grows on the body. This is called acromegaly.
5. Breast Enlargement: Breasts are abnormally enlarged. This is called gynecomastia.
6. Cholesterol levels: HDL decreases and LDL increases in the body.
7. Addiction: People become intoxicated after taking HGH.
8. Heart Disease: Decreased heart function.
9. Organ dysfunction: Kidney, lung, liver etc. organs become ineffective.
10. Cancer: There is a possibility of cancer in prostate gland and liver.
11. Sexual problems: Decreased sperm production and reduced sexual potency.
