Use of HGH and anabolic steroids

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Mrs_Emm
Mrs_Emm Member Posts: 19
edited December 2016 in High Risk for Breast Cancer

ive googled to no end, but I can't seem to find much info if there are any connection between female use of anabolic steroids and subsequent breast health issues.. I do know use of human growth hormone increase risks, but any info I've found on anabolic steroids relates to men not women

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  • MelissaDallas
    MelissaDallas Member Posts: 7,268
    edited December 2016

    That would be a good question for the breast specialist when you have your appointment.

    You might google for the specific steroid taken instead of just "anabolic"

  • Mrs_Emm
    Mrs_Emm Member Posts: 19
    edited December 2016

    thanks for the advice! And yeah, I will ask.. And I've tried searching the specifics...but there isn't a whole lot of info out there for the effects on women, with the exception of women who HAVE cancer should not use. Otherwise its all in regards to men, and estrogen blockers etc. Mostly I'm trying to sort through topics that may or may not be relevant so that when I see my specialist I can be organized and present my concerns, things that could be connected etc, and not just go in rambling a bunch of "oh yeah, I forgot to mentions".. In my past experience with Dr.s who dismissed my concerns over my hormone issues, misdiagnosed my uterine condition and resulted in me losing my uterus at 36 when it could have been avoided... I found that being my own advocate means gathering as much relevant information as possible before hand, and insisting that my questions and concerns are answered, even if the Dr initially says no.. To be able to do that with confidence, I must gather facts and make sure I know what I'm talking about prior to walking in that office. Therefore I present this question in a forum where I've seen posts regarding androgens etc

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