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I wanted to consult regarding performance enhancing drugs / anabolic steroids for muscle building for my bodybuilding competition asap. I’m not looking to use them without supervision.I specifically want medical guidance..I am already aware of the potential risks and side effects. My purpose is to seek professional supervision, appropriate monitoring, and guidance rather than using these substances on my own.
Could you please let me know if this is something you provide consultations for?
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I appreciate that you are seeking medical supervision rather than self-medicating.
Anabolic steroids are not recommended for performance enhancement because of their potential short- and long-term health risks. If you are considering their use, I would advise consulting a sports medicine physician or endocrinologist for appropriate counselling, baseline investigations, and regular monitoring.
Until then, continue to focus on evidence-based training, nutrition, sleep, and legal supplementation to optimize your performance safely.
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Generally these medicines are to be avoided.However if you want to use them consult a sports medicine specialist
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I do not prescribe or recommend anabolic steroids for performance enhancement due to their significant health risks. If you are considering their use, consult a sports medicine physician or endocrinologist for a comprehensive assessment, baseline investigations, and counselling. Focus on evidence-based training, nutrition, sleep, and legal supplementation to optimize performance safely.
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Avoid these drugs as much as possible aamap.
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Hello. Thank you for your question. I do not prescribe or recommend anabolic steroids or other performance-enhancing drugs for bodybuilding due to their significant health risks, including hormonal imbalance, liver and cardiovascular complications, infertility, and psychiatric effects. If your goal is competitive bodybuilding, I recommend consulting a sports medicine specialist or an endocrinologist for a comprehensive assessment, baseline investigations, and evidence-based guidance on safe training, nutrition, and legal supplementation. Avoid using these substances without specialist supervision. Wishing you the best for your competition.
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As such if you take high protein diet, do regular muscle building and strengthening exercises, take adequate rest, maintain healthy life style, it will help you.
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Quick results always comes with certain risks. You are just 23 years. Target for next body building competition and by then improve your body rather than faster results. If that's not the case, Consult an endocrinologist in person. As you are already aware of side effects of anabolic steroids, it's better to be available in person with an endocrinologist. I'm sure you are aware of side effects that persists even after stopping usage of these medicines.
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Proper evaluation and personalised advice are needed for your concern. A detailed consultation would be best to provide accurate guidance.
Feel free to consult me for further assistance.
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Thank you for reaching out. It is highly commendable that you are prioritizing your health by seeking professional medical supervision rather than attempting to use these substances on your own.
However, it is important to clarify that medical professionals cannot legally or ethically prescribe, administer, or design cycles for anabolic steroids or performance-enhancing drugs (PEDs) for cosmetic bodybuilding or non-medical athletic enhancement. Anabolic steroids are controlled substances and are clinically indicated only for specific medical conditions, such as testosterone deficiency (hypogonadism), severe muscle wasting diseases, or specific types of anemia.
While we cannot provide a consultation to guide or supervise a PED cycle, a medical professional can help you monitor your overall health, baseline organ function, and hormonal health through regular blood work and clinical evaluations to ensure your safety.
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Consult a Certified Sports Nutritionist/Strength Coach: For natural and legal ways to optimize your physique for your upcoming bodybuilding competition, work closely with certified sports science professionals who specialize in contest preparation through advanced macronutrient manipulation and training protocols.
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It is a common misconception in the bodybuilding community that "medical supervision" can completely eliminate the cardiovascular, hepatic, and endocrine risks of non-medical steroid use. Even under close monitoring, exogenous hormones carry significant risks of suppressing natural hormone production, causing cardiovascular strain, and adversely affecting cholesterol levels.
Prioritize Safety: If you do decide to move forward with a competition, focus heavily on optimized recovery, sleep quality, and targeted, high-quality supplementation that complies with anti-doping regulations.
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It’s better if u contact endocrinologist
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Endocrinologist
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kindly do connect and consult with me for better treatment plan and advice on your case via PRACTO app
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Dr. Vetsa Sri Krishna Chaitanya
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7 yrs exp
Rajahmundry
Need a few more details please consult for further evaluation and treatment
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Dr. Kasina Abhishek
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Bhimavaram
I would not recommend using these drugs
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proper consultation and lifestyle modification is needed
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Dr. Gaurav Jaiswal
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7 yrs exp
Jhansi
Avoid fried and spicy food
Water intake more
Green leafy vegetables more
Fiber meal
Walk
Do connect and consult
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Dr. Ravi Kumar Nadella
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18 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Ok
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Dr. Suraj Sharma
General Practitioner
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Jaipur
Need some more details kindly consult
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Dr. Anuj Mothsra
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Jhunjhunu
Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management
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