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HI, I am the age of 15 and I will be 16 in april. I was wondering if a doctor could prescribe me a type of steroids which will help muscle build. I am a dancer and gaining muscle is harder for me and I am falling behind. I would like to know my options.
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Hello Don't take steroids for muscle gain because their is many side effects. Take high protein diet and balanced nutrition and do exercises.
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