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Steroids in Sports, Good or Bad Steroids in today’s society are used by more athletes than in any other era because of the benefits; however, there are also dangers in steroid use. In addition, many people believe the muscle gain resulting from steroids provides an unethical edge over opponents. Steroids are a group of natural and artificial chemicals that produce male-like effects in both males and females. “Anabolic steroids, synthetic compounds formulated to act like the male sex hormone testosterone are the subject of conversation these days. Many athletes, including male and female bodybuilders, weight lifters, runners, swimmers, and pro athletes, have used them because they believe, that in doing so they will gain size and strength in their sports” (Meer 68). There are only three main types of steroids. “Corticosteroids which are medically used to control inflammation and pain. Estrogen steroids, which are made from the female sex hormone estrogen, are used for birth control pills” (Clayton 21). Of course you also have anabolic steroids, which are made from the sex hormone testosterone and “are used medically in patients which suffer from cancer or aids” (Clayton 22). With these three types of ste