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UPMC Children’s Community Pediatrics is part of UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh, ranked 8th in the nation overall by U.S. News & World Report’s 2023-2024 Honor Roll for Best Children’s Hospitals.
As a teenager, so many of your decisions will have a greater effect on your health. One big decision is steroid use. Whether you’re playing a varsity sport or just trying to gain muscle, you may think taking steroids is a quick way to get ahead. However, the dangers of steroids far outweigh anything you may think to be a benefit.
Anabolic steroids are a synthetic version of the male sex-hormone testosterone. By taking this steroid, you’re altering your body’s natural state. This can cause:
You may have heard of methods such as mega-dosing, pyramiding or stacking—this is not by any means safer. You may believe you can avoid negative drug tests through these methods—you cannot. You may think the side effects won’t last—many of them will.
For guys specifically, steroid use causes your body to produce less testosterone naturally, which can cause testicle shrinkage, lower sperm count, erection issues, breast and nipple growth, and an enlarged prostate.
For girls specifically, steroids can cause breast shrinkage, more facial hair, voice deepening, menstrual issues and clitoris enlargement.
Beyond the effects on your body, steroids can cause emotional issues as well. You may have heard of “roid rage,” when people on the drug are more aggressive or violent. Steroids can also cause mood swings, paranoia, anxiety, panic attacks, depression and plenty of other issues.
Beyond everything that has been mentioned, if you’re injecting steroids or sharing needles, you’re also at serious risk for other infections such as hepatitis or HIV, which causes AIDS. Many organizations also drug test, and one negative test could destroy your athletic career forever.
These dangers and risks are serious and can greatly affect your future. If you want to train seriously or pursue a sport, it’s important you treat your body well. Eating healthy, getting rest, and working out responsibly are the only true methods to obtain and maintain a fit body.
If you have questions about steroids or are worried about a friend who may be using, speak with your UPMC Children's Community Pediatrics doctor.
With our Patient Portals, you can easily manage your child’s health online with 24/7 access to their medical record.
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By visiting UPMC Children’s Express Care, our after-hours clinic, your child will receive the same specialized pediatric care you’ve come to expect from your UPMC Children's Community Pediatrics pediatrician. Open conveniently on evenings and weekends, your child can receive care for minor injuries and illnesses when your pediatrician’s office is closed for the day.
Learn more about our services or find a location near you.
In the case of a serious emergency, call 911 or go to the emergency room.
Paying your bill has never been easier. UPMC Children’s Community Pediatrics offers you an easy and secure method for paying bills online for well and sick appointments as well as behavioral health visits.
Pay Your Bill Online
For questions regarding your billing statement, please call the UPMC CCP Billing Office at 1-888-857-7646 or email CCPBilling@chp.edu.
Are you passionate about caring for children? UPMC Children's Community Pediatrics offers the opportunity for you to apply your unique skills in pediatric medicine and to make an impact on children’s lives.
We are seeking candidates for full-time, part-time, casual, and temporary positions at our locations throughout 12 counties in western Pennsylvania.
To apply, visit the UPMC Careers website.
UPMC Children’s Community Pediatrics Stonewood Commons II 103 Bradford Road, Suite 200 Wexford, PA 15090
For administrative inquiries, please call 724-933-1100 or 1-888-857-7646.
Should a concern about your experience at UPMC CCP arise, please discuss it with your child’s pediatrician. If the concern remains unresolved, please email your concern to our patient relations specialist at ccpconfidential@chp.edu. We will investigate your concern and provide you with a response. Contacting our patient relations specialist will not negatively affect your care.