Answer: Depends on the steroid, but in general at least 8 weeks. The safe period depends on the type of test utilized. Some are sensitive to six months or longer.

Questions: If somebody gains 100 lbs. on his bench press while on steroids will he retain any of this weight? Would the same happen with muscle size?

Answer: Your question raises several important points. Given the context of your question, when you use the tern "steroids" you are probably referring to anabolic (or muscle mass building) steroids. Many patients are on corticosteroids, prednisone
being one example, for a variety of conditions, and gain weight as well, but not because of muscle mass gain. In fact
corticosteroids actually tens to cause muscle mass loss. Anabolic steroids, on the other hand, are drugs that once in the body,
mimic normal bodily hormones (derivatives of testosterone) that promote gains in lean muscle mass, bulk, and strength, and at a
faster rate. It is for this reason that some bodybuilders, or individuals who are interested in increasing their muscle mass or
athletic performance may be using anabolic steroids. Although these drugs do have proper medical uses for a variety of illnesses, they do have some side effects, some of which can be severe. It is for this reason that their use in otherwise normal
individuals is discouraged. Although there has been no data to confirm acute adverse effects of anabolic steroid use, when used
chronically, known side effects do occur. These include decreased sperm count, decreased testicular size, elevations in blood sugar levels, increases in blood fats and "bad"(LDL) cholesterol, and decreased "good"(HDL) cholesterol, hair loss, liver disease, mood changes, personality changes, and possibly an increased risk of heart disease and stroke. Women who use these drugs may experience the development of masculine physical features. It is also known that the rapid muscle growth exceeds the speed with which the supporting bones, tendons and ligaments can grow and strengthen. Therefore musculoskeletal problems can also occur. The answer to your question, however, is yes - weight, and muscle size and strength gained while on steroids will be kept, so long as one continues to exercise, but clearly the adverse effects of anabolic steroid use must be taken into account by anyone considering the use of these drugs.

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