Explain in detail why would excess use of steroids artificia

Explain in detail why would excess use of steroids (artificial androgens) cause sterility and loss of sex drive in men.

Solution

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The hormones in the body are nothing but steroids. These are produced in the adrenal gland which is situated just above the kidneys. These glands are able to produce the sufficient quantities of hormones in the body. These levels of the hormones are regulated by the pituatary gland and the brain.

Now when we take steroids as drugs or medicines, we are replacing the hormones inside the body. This disturbs the cycle of control of hormone production inside the body. Sometimes the steriods taken as drugs may be more than the body needs. This leads to a lot of ill consequneces leading to decreased sperm count, shrinking testicles, loss of hair, baldness etc. Also the sex drive and sterility is controlled by nothing but the hormones. Therefore when this cycle of hormone production and regulation inside the body is disturbed, it also disturbs the sex drive and sterility..