SIDE EFFECTS
Most of these side effects will disappear
after intake, and can be avoided and/or treated,
Perhaps the most significant side effect
is mental addiction. Once an athlete has experienced the strength and weight
increase associated with the use of steroids, it is sometimes hard to stop.
Men:
- Increased risk of prostate
enlargement and cancer
- Decreased testicular size
- Gynecomastia (growth of breasts)
Women:
- Increased risk of cervical and
endometrial cancer
- Increased risk of osteoporosis
- Irreversible enlargement of the
clitoris
- Irreversible hoarsening and
deepening of the voice
- Irreversible increase in facial and
body hair
- Decreased breast size
- Amenorrhea
- Uterine atrophy
Children:
- Short Stature
- Premature ephiphyseal closure
Both Sexes:
- Increased risk of mood disturbances
including mania and depression
- Increased risk of psychosis
- Increased risk of aggressive acts
which may injure self or others
- Increased risk of cardiovascular
disease
- Increased risk of liver disease and
cancer
- Increased risk of kidney disease and
cancer
- Risk of HIV and Hepatitis B & C from
contaminated needles
- Acne
- Decreased sex drive
- Baldness
- Water retention
- Muscle cramps
- Aching joints
- Increased risk of muscle tears
- Increased risk of tendon injuries
- Increased risk of nose bleeds
- Insomnia
- Decrease in immune system
effectiveness
- Infertility
- Mental Addiction