Steroid Harm Reduction Treatment

Treating The Negative Effects of Anabolic Steroids

Anabolic-androgenic steroids (AAS), Prohormones (PH) and Human Growth Hormone (GH) are frequently used in the fitness and bodybuilding community. At Harley Street Medical Doctors, we won’t judge if you decide to use these for non-medical purposes. But, it’s important to know it can be dangerous for anyone to use anabolic steroids, especially without medical supervision. We do not encourage, promote, endorse or prescribe performance enhancement drugs for illicit use. However, we know there is a niche of individuals who desperately require medical attention to reduce the negative consequences associated with steroid use.

What Are the Side Effects of Steroid Use

Steroids and performance-enhancing drugs (PIED or PED) can cause serious side effects that we can help you manage with a number of treatments. When your body is flooded with extra testosterone, it stops producing it naturally. Then when you stop taking steroids, you may experience a “hormone crash” because the body is no longer getting the testosterone needed for normal body function. 

You could experience withdrawal symptoms like depression, headaches, loss of appetite, fatigue, nausea and more. Many men experience fluctuations in mood, increased anger or rage, anxiety — even paranoia — and other potential side effects include baldness, acne, heart problems, permanent liver damage, infertility and libido issues, and diabetes.

We offer a wide range of blood tests that help you keep track of your health and wellbeing while using steroids.

• Full blood count (£55): Full haematology profile including haemoglobin concentration (Hb) and haematocrit (Hct)
• Standard Health Profile (£95): full blood count, kidney function test, liver function test, iron profile, bone profile, fasting blood sugar, full cholesterol breakdown and inflammatory marker
• Advanced Health Profile (£165): full blood count, kidney function test, liver function test, iron profile, bone profile,  fasting blood sugar, full cholesterol breakdown, inflammatory marker  vitamin D level, complete thyroid profile (T3, T4, TSH)
• Complete Health Profile (£195): full blood count, kidney function test, liver function test, iron profile, bone profile,  fasting blood sugar, full cholesterol breakdown, inflammatory marker  vitamin D level, complete thyroid profile (T3, T4, TSH) and Prostate Specific Antigen (PSA)
• Complete Hormone Profile (£165): LH, FSH, testosterone, oestradiol (E2), prolactin, SHBG, free androgen index (FAI)
• Complete Growth Hormone Profile (£195): Tumour Markers – CEA (bowel cancer), AFP (liver cancer), CA19.9 (pancreatic cancer), HbA1c (Diabetic screening), IGF-1 (Insulin-like growth factor)
• Advanced Prostate Profile (£95): free PSA, total PSA, free:total PSA ratio
• Insulin-like Growth Factor (£80): IGF-1
• Glycated haemoglobin (£50): HbA1c (Risk assessment of diabetes)
• Blood Borne Virus Screening (£165): HIV p24 antigen, HIV type 1 & 2 antibodies, Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C, Syphilis
• Semen Analysis (£175)

No referral is required and your confidentiality will be upheld and guaranteed.

In our clinic, we respect individual choices and ensure everyone is treated without judgement. We understand your frustration and struggle when it comes to minimising risks while using steroids. If you are using steroids, you should get the help of a professional to make sure you don’t do irreparable damage to your body and hormone levels. We can set you up with a post cycle therapy protocol that ensures you recover safely from steroids.

We value confidentiality and recognise the reason why you may be reluctant to seek help from your GP. We are here to guide and protect individuals on AAS cycles, blasting and cruising, or suffering from complications associated with previous steroid use. Whether you are natural, assisted, or a long-term AAS user, we are here to give you the most objective advice and the best medical help.

At Harley Street MD, we provide services such as:

• Body fat measurement and tracking
• Safe injection technique
• Safe needle disposal and provision of sharp box
• Bacteriostatic solution and reconstitution advice
• Blood test monitoring
• Blood borne virus screening
• Semen analysis
• HPTA restoration
• HPTA protection during cycle
• Oestradiol (E2) control and treatment
• Abscess/infection management
• Venesection/phlebotomy for rising haematocrit
• Cholesterol and blood pressure management
• Acne management
• Gynaecomastia management
• Prostate gland screening
• Post cycle therapy (PCT) guidance and prescription

Get in touch to book an appointment with us.