Pregnancy anabolism

The anabolic steroids are contraindicated in patients with known hypersensitivity to the dni, liver disorders, or serious cardiac disease, and in men with prostate gland disorders (eg, prostate carcinoma and prostate enlargement). The anabolic steroids are classified as Pregnancy Category X dru and should not be administered during pregnancy and lactation. Anabolic steroids are contraindicated when used to enhance physical appearance or athletic performance... 

Though highly effective at reducing the risk of pregnancy, the birth control pill has been linked to such side effects as increased risk of heart attack and stroke. Anabolic steroids are generally synthetic versions of the male sex hormone testosterone and are used to promote the development of muscle mass and to enhance athletic performance. 

Anti-ferti1i ty - The potential of steroids in the anti-fertility area is probably still the leading motivation for research in this field, but little new information has appeared. Two steroids, oxymetholone and nandrolone phenpropionate, both well established anabolic agents, were shown to cause resorption of fetuses after implantation. The term "Inter-ceptives" was proposed for this type of effect. This action of both compounds could be reversed by progesterone. It was postulated that oxymeth-olone suppresses pituitary gonadotrophin release, while nandrolone phenpropionate either inhibits luteal synthesis of progesterone or competitively blocks a uterine receptor site necessary for pregnancy maintenance. ... 

Soe KL, Soe M, Gluud S (1992) Liver pathology associated with the use of anabolic-androgenic steroids. Liver 12 73-79 Terkivatan T, De Wilt JW, De Man RA, et al (2000) Management of hepatocellular adenoma during pregnancy. Liver 20 186-187... 

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