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+Anabolic Steroids Women's Health Associates For Women's Medicine Syracuse NY Gynecologist, Gynecology, Obstetrics, OBGYN, OB Physicians, Syracuse New York, Fayetteville, North Syracuse, Liverpool
+<br>What are steroids?<br>
+<br>Steroids (or "glucocorticoids") are a class of hormones that are naturally produced in the body’s adrenal glands and can also be made synthetically for medical use.
+In medicine, they are often prescribed to reduce inflammation or suppress an over‑active immune response.
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+How do steroids work?<br>
+Binding to receptors – Steroids enter cells and bind to specific glucocorticoid receptors in the cytoplasm.
+Gene regulation – The steroid–receptor complex moves into the nucleus, where it can turn on or off certain genes that control inflammation.
+Reducing inflammatory mediators – By altering gene expression, steroids decrease the production of pro‑inflammatory chemicals (like cytokines and prostaglandins) and increase anti‑inflammatory ones.
+Suppressing immune cells – They also inhibit the activity of various immune cells (e.g., T‑cells, macrophages), further dampening inflammation.
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+Because this action is powerful but not entirely specific, steroids can produce side effects such as weight gain, osteoporosis, mood changes, and increased infection risk.
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+3. Other Common Anti‑Inflammatory Medications
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+Drug ClassTypical DrugsMechanism of Action (Simplified)Common Uses
+Non‑steroidal anti‑inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)Ibuprofen, Naproxen, DiclofenacInhibit cyclooxygenase enzymes (COX‑1 &amp