IMG: Table of contents Abstract

Chapter 1:
1.0Introduction
1.1Theme
1.2Background for writing this thesis
1.3The reason for writing the thesis
1.4The problem
1.5Specifying the problem
1.6Our method
Chapter 2:
2.0Theory
2.1A brief history
2.1Steroids (Anabolic-Androgenic)
2.2Types of steroids
2.3Clinical Effects of Administration
2.4Clinical use of steroids (generally)
2.5Clinical Use of steroids (specific)
Chapter 3:

3.0How Anabolic Steroids Work
3.1Effects on muscle tissue
Chapter 4:

4.0Side-Effects
4.1Physical/physiological side effects
4.2Hair
4.3Acne
4.4Gynecomastia
4.5Stroke
4.6Heart disease
4.7Serum lipids
4.8Glucose Tolerance
4.9Hypertension
4.10Liver Function
4.11Infertility
4.12Prostate cancer
4.13Psychological Side Effects
4.14Psychological dependence and withdrawal symptoms
Chapter 5:
5.0Bad Reputation
5.1History
5.2.1Research
5.2.2Black market
5.2.3Overgeneralization
5.2.4Exadgeration
5.2.5Reversibility
5.3What is evidence based?
Chapter 6:
6.0Discussing the side effects
6.1Anabolic Steroids and the Liver
6.2Anabolic Steroids and the Heart
6.3Anabolic Steroids and the Prostate
6.4Anabolic Steroids and Aggressive/Psychiatric Symptoms
6.5Anabolic Steroids and Psychological Dependence
6.6Other Adverse Effects of Anabolic Steroids
Chapter 7:
7.0Comparing our data with the media
Chapter 8:
8.0Anabolic Steroids & the Future
8.1The elderly
8.2COPD
8.3Healing of trauma/chronic wounds
8.4Soft-tissue injuries
8.5HIV/AIDS
Chapter 9:
9.0Conclusion
Appendix IGlossary
Appendix IILitterature list
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10.0Slide Show

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