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*Independent Study*
Risks & Benefits of Organic Chemisty
Direct Uses
Testosterone is a class of hormones which are called androgens. Male hormones are mainly responsible for the growth and maintenance of male secondary sex characteristics, such as; voice depth and facial hair, and also in the male reproductive system. Many man-made copied of testosterone are used to treat scattered breast cancer in women, especially when cancer has spread to the bones. The androgens are only used under some circumstances. Using testosterone to treat breast cancer only helps relieve symptoms, it doesn’t cure the cancer. Why is it used: There are several conditions which can benefit from it. The use of testosterone to treat men that have little to no natural level of testosterone in their body, which will help with depression, tiredness and relief of anxiety. Testosterone can be given to women who want to become transsexual to help them provide characteristics of the opposite sex. They can be either given for female to male transgenders or for male to female transgenders.
Side Effects- indirect Risk
My chosen organic compound is testosterone.
A white crystalline steroid hormone, C19H28O2, produced primarily in the testes and responsible for the development and maintenance of male secondary sex characteristics. It is also produced synthetically for use in medical treatment. Contains carbon, hydrogen and oxygen and found as a steroid (organic)
Indirect Use
Side effects that you should report to your doctor or health care professional as soon as possible: •allergic reactions like skin rash, itching or hives, swelling of the face, lips, or tongue •breast enlargement •breathing problems •changes in mood, especially anger, depression, or rage •dark urine •general ill feeling or flu-like symptoms •light-colored stools •loss of appetite, nausea •nausea, vomiting •right upper belly pain •stomach pain •swelling of ankles •too frequent or persistent erections •trouble passing urine or change in the amount of urine •unusually weak or tired •yellowing of the eyes or skin Side effects that usually do not require medical attention (report to your doctor or health care professional if they continue or are bothersome): •acne •change in sex drive or performance •hair loss •headache
Direct Risk
Interesting Facts
There are many ways that testosterone treatments can help, but also, many people tend to misuse testosterone. The use of testosterone can increase the size of muscles and strength but have been misused to be used for a performance enhancing drug. Overuse of this treatment can cause serious implications as well. The abuse of androgens in sport is also an issue with some elite athletes and body builders using extreme doeses. Athlete's are breaking the rules when using testosterone and could get in serious trouble. Long term affects for using testosterone; on the body particularly for prostate cancer and cardiovascular diseases are a huge concern.
*Problems with using testosterone as a performance-enhancing drug is its undesirable side effects. It tends to increase the size of the man's prostate gland and decrease the size of his testicles. It also produces wide mood swings that may have aggressive feelings. *Women who have series of procedures to change their gender are required to take testosterone over a period of months to stimulate the development of male sex characterisitcs. They must continue to take testosterone supplements for the rest of their lives
My own opinion
My personal opinion about testosterone is that some people do need it and its a good thing to have when you need it. The people who are misusing testosterone shouldnt be, the side effects and causes that can occur from misuing the drug can lead to serious complications that would be unfortunate to have from using the drug to your own advantage
9 months on testosterone
1 month on testosterone (girl to boy)
Prostate cancer responds to androgens, so many men with advanced prostate cancer receive drugs that lower testosterone levels. Drugs such as anticonvulsants, barbiturates, and clomiphene can cause testosterone levels to rise. Women taking estrogen therapy may have increased testosterone levels. The higher a man's level of natural testosterone, the higher his risk of heart problems,
