London Real ‣ Testosterone, Steroids & Ageing - Dorian Yates
Jun 20, 2022
A candid dive into bodybuilding and the psychology behind long-term steroid use. A personal account of quitting abruptly and the immediate fallout. A discussion of reproductive recovery and choosing testosterone replacement. Thoughts on testosterone’s role in midlife health and how steroid use spread beyond the subculture.
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Steroids Feed Insecurity Driven Identity
- Many athletes start using steroids from insecurity and a desire to feel stronger and more powerful.
- Dorian Yates says steroids accelerate that identity, making people unwilling to stop because their self-worth ties to size.
Dorian's Abrupt Stop Led To Long Term Suppression
- Dorian stopped steroids abruptly after 1997 and experienced suppressed testosterone and low sperm counts.
- He waited 18 months to two years before his daughter was conceived and then started testosterone replacement when levels stayed low at age 36–37.
Steroid Use Can Cause Lasting Hormone Suppression
- Long-term steroid use can permanently suppress natural testosterone production, sometimes requiring lifelong replacement.
- Dorian decided to take testosterone replacement because his levels never recovered into a healthy range after stopping.