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Does Steroid Therapy Cause Muscle Growth?

Posted on Mon, 26 May 2014

Question: Hi. I had some anabolic steroid therapy when i was 15 for increasing my height. Ive since learned that steroids cause many things to grow such as muscles. Ive also read online that muscle cells do not get replaced. Does this mean, in a way, the steroids i had at 15 has had a permanent effect - since the impact it has had on muscle cells still exists.

Answered by Dr. Naveen Poola (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
it's impact on muscles should not last for this lo

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

Thank You for consulting HealthcareMagic!

No, it's impact on muscles should not last for this long time(17 years). Kindly be reassured. Yes, muscle cells do not get replaced.

Stay healthy and thank you for consulting! You can contact me again anytime, if you need clarifications or further assistance in future. Kindly rate the answer if you are satisfied.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj

Follow up: Dr. Naveen Poola (14 hours later)

Thanks Dr Poola,

Its impact was to aid growth of penile tissue. And this growth still exists today.

So in a way it had a permanent impact on cells, in particular muscle...unless we can say the penile tissue cells, whatever kind, get renewed or replaced. Then we call it a 'renewed' growth.

Please can you advise

Regards,
XXXX

Answered by Dr. Naveen Poola (10 hours later)

Brief Answer:
No

Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXXXXX

No, it's impact on penile tissue should not exist till today. I do not think that you need to worry about that. If there is any problem with your penile muscles or tissue, your doctor will look for other problems doing a physical examination.

Take Care!

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj

Follow up: Dr. Naveen Poola (4 days later)

thank you for answer. Sorry for delay.

I have a query about penis extenders. One on the market called andropenis. These involve wearing for several hours a day for a period of 6 months.

Is it safe to use such devices?

Best Regards

Answered by Dr. Naveen Poola (5 hours later)

Brief Answer:
I personally do not recommend

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

I personally do not recommend these for my patients as I did not find enough clinical research evidence regarding safety and efficacy.

Take Care!

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Follow up: Dr. Naveen Poola (20 hours later)

Thank you Dr Poola for your advice,

I have a general question away from urology. Hope you can advise. In our cells, proteins and amino acids exist as organelles. Many literiture i read online say these turnover/renew frequently. but how frequently? hours or days?

Thanks and wishing u all the best.

Answered by Dr. Naveen Poola (18 hours later)

Brief Answer:
there are some things which can never be replaced

Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXXXXX

Sorry for delay in replying.

I can understand your concern. It cannot be generalized that in how may hours or days the cells, proteins and aminoacids etc would renew. It varies from different kinds of them as there are variety of types of cells, organelles etc. Morever, there are some things which can never be renewed or replaced in our body.

I personally think that you need not have to go into such deeper aspects regarding your problem. I suggest to get a physical done and follow the appropriate evaluation plan.

Take Care!

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj