Rise in middle-aged men taking steroids to feel youthful, experts say

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People who work with users have raised concern about a new trend among men in their 40s and 50s who take the drug to fight some of the signs of ageing

Growing numbers of middle-aged men are turning to anabolic steroids to make themselves look and feel more youthful and boost their sexual performance, experts say.

People who work with users have raised concern about a new trend among men in their 40s and 50s, and some even in their 60s and 70s, who are taking the drug to boost energy levels and fight some of the effects of ageing, such as weight gain and a lower libido. Steroids can cause a range of potential health problems, such as heart disease and blood clots.

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Rise in middle-aged men taking steroids to feel youthful, experts say