Efeitos prejudiciais provocados pela utilização de anabolizantes esteroides androgênicos (EAAs) em mulheres praticantes de fisiculturismo

Abstract

Anabolic androgenic steroids (EAAs) are derived from testosterone, such as: nandrolone and oxandrolone. The use of these drugs for aesthetic purposes becomes frequent by bodybuilders and athletes, due to the improvement in muscle strength and performance in physical activities. However, the excessive use of these drugs can cause severe damage to organs, tissues and functions, which most of the times are unknown to users. Thus, this work aims to investigate how the excessive use of EAAs and other derived drugs cause damage to the body of individuals who practice bodybuilding, especially in women. This work is a bibliographic review based on a survey of information on the proposed topic, through records already available, obtained from the results of previous research, found in the databases available in the VHL (Virtual Health Library). The results of this research show that the excessive use of EAAs causes side effects on the body, many of which are irreversible. The endocrine system is the most affected in the hormonal relationship, in addition to aesthetic damage with: hair loss, acne, thickening of the voice and hair, masculine aspects, etc. Therefore, we can conclude that the use of EAAs and other derivatives for lean mass gain purposes are positive, but the effects that they cause negatively on health are greater, as the abuse occurs without professional supervision, and causes serious risks to the body. Oxandrolone compared to other EAAs is the least harmful with regard to physiological damage.