The use of steroids is not uncommon among gym enthusiasts. They use steroids to speed up the process of muscle-building. But, according to some sources, the effects of steroids can have an adverse impact on your reproductive organs. There are many beliefs and claims floating around the internet stating that some types of steroids might affect the male’s sexual function.
As per some studies, some men after consuming steroids may experience a reduction in their sex drive, and the size of their penile and testicles may also become smaller. On the contrary, other sources reveal that steroids can boost the sex drive and make the penile bigger in size by boosting the blood flow in the penile arteries. There is indeed a lot of confusion around the impact of steroids on penile size and sexual function, the lack of research is the cause of this confusion and myths.
About steroids
Steroids are used by some athletes and bodybuilders as performance-enhancing drugs. These drugs can help in boosting the levels of testosterone in the body. Testosterone is the hormone that is responsible for increasing muscle strength and muscle mass, boosting stamina, and many other functions.
As the body gets used to the artificial testosterone from the steroids, its natural ability to produce testosterone might be affected and as a result, the testes might shrink. Since there are different types of steroids available out there, the impact they cause might differ among individuals. For some, the impacts are positive while for others it might yield negative results.
Does penile size get affected after using steroids?
According to a website known as trade sexual health, steroids can boost sexual performance by increasing the sex drive or libido of a person. It can help them gain confidence in their sexual performance. On the other hand, they can also cause the weakening of the sex drive and give rise to erection difficulties.
Also, the testes might shrink, and since they are responsible for the production of sperm, the men might develop issues with their fertility. Steroids provide your body with a dose of testosterone. Since the body gets artificial testosterone from steroids, it stops making testosterone.
Testosterone is naturally produced by the testes, but when the body is getting a dose of testosterone externally, the testes stop producing it. This leads to the reduction or shrinkage in the size of the testes.
The size of the penile might not be affected due to the steroids. It remains the same. It becomes bigger and erects only when the blood flow happens inside the penile arteries, otherwise, it mostly remains in its original size, irrespective of steroid usage.
Contrary to that, some men claim, they do experience an increase in the size of their penile after using steroids. This might happen, as certain types of steroids known as anabolic steroids can increase the volume of blood to the penile, which is why the Penile might appear slightly bigger in size than it usually does during erections.
Other effects of steroids
Steroids can give rise to side effects such as:
- Male pattern baldness (Alopecia)
- Testicular cancer
- Shrinking of testicles
- Breast enlargement
Conclusion
These are just myths, as there is no extensive study or comprehensive research done yet that can confirm the impacts of steroids on the size of the penile. There are various types of steroids available in the market and certain types might contribute to the shrinking of the penile while others might increase the penile size and help restore sexual confidence.
The effects of steroids may vary from one individual to another. Unless and until there is a study done by a reliable and trustworthy source, the uncertainty around whether steroids affect the size of the penile shall persist. Hence, the insufficiency of data prevents us from arriving at a firm conclusion.
