How do Steroid hormones in medicine affect your body?

Question

While the endogenous steroid hormones are synthesized and released as per the body’s own needs whereas externally given steroids through medicines can be harmful especially when used without medical supervision, erratically and over the long term. These include a diverse set of adverse effects which range from mild to severe such as headaches, muscle weakness, insomnia, hair loss, acne, delayed wound healing, depression, high blood sugar & diabetes, osteoporosis, weight gain & obesity, heart attacks etc.

WYN · Accepted Answer

While the endogenous steroid hormones are synthesized and released as per the body’s own needs whereas externally given steroids through medicines can be harmful especially when used without medical supervision, erratically and over the long term. These include a diverse set of adverse effects which range from mild to severe such as headaches, muscle weakness, insomnia, hair loss, acne, delayed wound healing, depression, high blood sugar & diabetes, osteoporosis, weight gain & obesity, heart attacks etc.

Kara Weber · Answer

Are you looking for ounces or fluid ounces? If you are looking for fluid ounces there are 15.34 fluid ounces in a pound of water.

Joe Cobb · Answer

I can't remember exactly, but I think 18 ounces in a lb. You might want to double check that.

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