Are anabolic steroids used for medical reasons?
YES. Anabolic steroids are used to treat certain hormonal problems, where there is a deficiency of natural male hormones. They are also being trialled in the treatment of weight loss caused by HIV/AIDS infection. Anabolic steroids are used to treat some cancers, osteoporosis and some rare conditions. Even when anabolic steroids are used for medical purposes, they are only used when other drugs have not worked. Body building or improvement to sporting performance are not medical reasons for using anabolic steroids.
