What are the side effects of using anabolic steroids?
Physical Effects • Musculoskeletal System • Bones stop growing • Cardiovascular system • Water and salt retention = high blood pressure • Elevated cholesteral and triglycerides • Blood clotting disorders • Skin • Balding • Acne (really bad acne!) on the back, shoulders and chest • Oily skin • Puffy cheeks • Gastrointestinal system • Liver cysts / liver cancer • Hypertension • Increased chance of injury to tendons, ligaments, and muscles • Jaundice, trembling, aching joints • Bad Breath • Users can become addicted Boys • Gynocomastia (Grow breasts) • Testicular atrophy • Low sperm count • Impotence / Sterility • Prostate growth • Cancer • Premature balding Girls • Male body hair (e.g., beard) • Male pattern baldness • Deepened voice • Irregular periods • Breast shrinkage • Potential birth defects • Enlarged clitoris Psychological Effects • “Roid Rage”-increased aggressiveness, anger and hostility, which may progress to violence • Reckless behavior • Feelings of inadequacy • Restlessness
