You hear a lot about the side-effects of steroids. Just what are the KNOWN adverse side effects associated with steroid use?
Note that these side effects are attributed to normal, therapeutic dosages: Short-term Liver dysfunction Prostate enlargement Severe acne Acceleration of Male Pattern Baldness Connective tissue catabolism Kidney dysfunction Cardiovascular dysfunction Gastrointestinal dysfunction Immune system dysfunction Water Retention Gynecomastia (fatty deposits under the nipples) Testicular atrophy Spermatogenesis dysfunction Impotency In adolescents, the added danger is of premature fusing of epiphyseal growth plates. There are also dangers related to the self-administration of steroids: Infection/reaction as a result of contaminated product Spread of communicable disease (even AIDS) as a result of unsanitary, shared needles Nerve dysfunction as a result of improperly placed injection Remember these potential side effects are attributed to normal, therapeutic dosages. The long-term, cumulative side effects are not known. Unknown also is the increased risks of serial, multiple dosages that is commo
