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It IS a big risk career-wise, but from reading things people in-the-know say, it seems that if you have a knowledgeable person administering the PEDs, it's a re
by vlasev 9y ago
It IS a big risk career-wise, but from reading things people in-the-know say, it seems that if you have a knowledgeable person administering the PEDs, it's a relatively low-risk endeavor health-wise.
- nradov 9y agoLow risk in the short term. Who knows what effects will show up 30 years later?
- crispyambulance 9y agoYes, also, one of the ways that PED's work is that they allow athletes to step up their training volume and intensity. This accelerates additional wear and tear on the body beyond what one would see with "non-superhuman" levels of training.
- adrianN 9y agoTestosterone replacement is a fairly common treatment for older men. It seems that the main downside (at least at an advanced age) is an increased risk of cardiovascular problems: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Androgen_replacement_therapy#Adverse_effects https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Androgen_replacement_therapy#A...