Many men seek the ideal physique through bodybuilding, training with heavy weights in a specific way to maximise anabolic muscle training.
In the long run, this exercise is beneficial for men because it boosts their natural production of testosterone, making them physically more muscular, leaner, and more sexually aroused. However, men would use anabolic steroids to strengthen their muscles further.
Anabolic steroids boost testosterone levels by adding to the body's natural supply (known as endogenous testosterone) and introducing new testosterone into the system (known as exogenous testosterone).
However, it is essential to note that using anabolic steroids has side effects, including erectile dysfunction.
Anabolic steroids are synthetically produced with similar effects to testosterone. Some medical conditions require their use. If your doctor has prescribed anabolic steroids, you can safely take them if you follow their dosage and administration instructions.
The issue here is the widespread illegal use of anabolic steroids. Steroids are widely used in the bodybuilding community to rapidly increase muscle mass, decrease body fat, and enhance athletic performance. The use of anabolic steroids and other performance-enhancing drugs has been banned by most sports organisations, which also routinely test their athletes.
Steroid use is associated with an increased risk of erectile dysfunction. When a man takes steroids, his body stops producing its testosterone, which can diminish his sex drive and lead to his testicles shrinking. Fortunately, there are available treatments for erectile dysfunction, and there are measures you can take to ensure it doesn't occur in the first place.
Besides erectile dysfunction, overuse of anabolic steroids can lead to low sperm count, baldness, and infertility. Some men recover from their symptoms after stopping their use of anabolic steroids, while others endure long-term adverse effects on their reproductive organs.
The effects of anabolic-androgenic steroid use, such as low libido and erectile dysfunction, can persist long after the user has stopped taking the drugs. A boost in libido without any erectile dysfunction symptoms is possible when using anabolic-androgenic steroids (AAS), but long-term abuse can have the opposite effect. Some men report that erectile dysfunction symptoms improve after they stop taking steroids, while others say the opposite is true.
Although it is more common in the elderly, erectile dysfunction is not caused by ageing. Erectile dysfunction can be caused by conditions such as high blood pressure, tobacco use, or alcohol use.
If you or a loved one is experiencing erectile dysfunction, or if you want to take preventative measures to avoid erectile dysfunction, our doctors and compounding pharmacists can help provide personalised treatment to improve your quality of life.
We want to help men feel their best and gain control sooner. Our treatment plans aren't one-size-fits-all, they are tailored with your unique needs in mind, and support is offered every step of the way - from consultation to treatment delivery to post-treatment.
Need more information on how to treat erectile dysfunction? Please get in touch with us, or you can take our quick 3-minute quiz on our website to understand the severity of your issue and how we can help.