What We Do At The Anabolic Clinic

WHAT WE DO

We practice Anabolic Medicine sm.

Many illnesses, i.e., pathologic conditions, are characterized by "catabolism."

Catabolism is "a destructive type of metabolism" and is characterized by the "break down" of the body.

"Catabolism" is the opposite of "anabolism" and "anabolic" is the opposite of "catabolic."

At The Anabolic Clinic sm we believe that anabolic steroids and other anabolic substances offer an opportunity to gain relief from certain conditions and their consequent symptoms.

This belief is based on our understanding of the literature which demonstrates the usefulness of anabolic steroids and other anabolic substances in a number of conditions, including some where catabolism plays no direct role, e.g., overweight/obesity.

These conditions are listed below. This list is the same one that appears on our home page.

Further, there are data to suggest that anabolic steroids and other anabolic substances may prevent or delay certain illnesses and conditions from developing.

Allegedly, there are some risks to the use of anabolic substances in persons who are too young. These are considered to be individuals who can still undergo additional bone growth, i.e., their skeletons are not mature. Skeletal maturation is considered to be completed by 18-25 years of age.

For more information on Anabolic Medicine sm, please see here and here.

A summary of some of the benefits of Anabolic Medicine sm, can be found on our FAQs page, in the answer to question 11.

By Symptom

Here are some of the symptoms of low testosterone, the prototypical anabolic steroid:

Low testosterone is associated with the following in men AND women:

Loss of muscle and muscle mass Weakness
Loss of strength
Fatigue – feeling “burned out”
Decreased stamina
Decrease in competitiveness
Memory lapses - forgetfulness
Decreased mental ability
Foggy thinking
Bone loss – predisposes to injuries and fractures Malaise – lack of drive or energy
Sleep Disturbances
Hot sweats
Numbness, tingling, blanching of toes and fingers, especially in the cold
Aches and pains

By Condition

Aging-Associated Conditions:

Hypoandrogenemia (low testosterone in men AND women)
Cognitive Disorders, including Alzheimer Disease
Depression
Loss of Energy
Loss of Libido (sexual desire)
In both men AND women
Osteoporosis (a major cause of injury and loss of independence in men AND women)
Sarcopenia - Frailty that comes with aging (a major cause of injury and loss of independence in men AND women)
Weakness

Autoimmune Diseases:

Raynaud’s Disease/Phenomenon
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Scleroderma (Systemic Sclerosis)

Body Composition:

Building lean tissue mass and reducing fat mass
Overweight and Obesity

Bone and Joint Disorders:

Osteoporosis (a major cause of injury and loss of independence in men AND women)

Cardiovascular Diseases:

Angina Pectoris
Congestive Heart Failure
Coronary Heart Disease
Hypertension (high blood pressure)
Myocardial Infarction (Heart Attack)
Stroke

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Cognitive Disorders:

Including Alzheimer Disease

Male Contraception
Mental Disorders:

Depression

Muscle Wasting:

Associated with Chronic Illness
Sarcopenia - Frailty that comes with aging (a major cause of injury and loss of independence in men AND women)

Overweight and Obesity
Rehabilitation/Recovery from:

Burns
Heart Attack
Hospitalization
Injury
Joint Replacement
Stroke
Wounds

Renal Failure
Sexual Activity-Related Conditions (all ages):

Breast insensitivity
Difficulty achieving orgasm
Erectile dysfunction
Failure to achieve orgasm
Loss of libido
Painful intercourse
Uncomfortable intercourse
Vaginal dryness
Weak orgasms

Type 2 Diabetes
Wasting associated with:

AIDS/HIV
Cancer
Chronic Diseases

By Age

In general, clients of The Anabolic Clinic sm will be age 26 or older, though we will consider accepting clients as young as 18.

The reason for this is that the skeleton does not complete maturation until between the ages of 18 and 25. There are some who believe that taking anabolic substances before the skeleton is fully mature can lead to complications.

Consider the following as a rough guide (conditions more common in one category can be seen in the other) to the conditions for which anabolic substances have shown value, by age:

Age 26 - 40:

Hypoandrogenemia (low testosterone in men AND women)
Raynaud’s Disease/Phenomenon
Overweight and Obesity
Male Contraception
Muscle wasting associated with chronic illness, e.g., HIV/AIDS, cancer
Type 2 Diabetes

Age 40+: