Pump the brakes!

As fitfluencers push powerlifting , weight training and “whatever it takes” to get toned, more women are turning to steroids to beef up their bods.

Research suggests that about 4% of women have used anabolic steroids at least once, up from 1.6% a decade ago.

There are certainly benefits of strength training for women, such as stronger bones, improved metabolism , better mood and even longer lives .

While steroid use among women is increasing, there could be unsightly and even dangerous side effects. GVS – stock.adobe.com

However, researchers are warning that women are ripping through ‘roids without taking the time to educate themselves about the unique and potentially irreversible side effects.

“The boom in women’s strength training and weightlifting since

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