According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, the use of anabolic steroids can damage the liver, the cardiovascular and reproductive systems, and emotional health. The effects may differ from person to person, depending on individual body chemistry, associated secondary side effects, or inappropriate ingredients found in black-market steroids.
Established side effects and adverse reactions include the following:
Livercancer
jaundice
tumors
pelosis hepatitis
Cardiovascular Systemcholesterol modifications
heart disease
anaphylactic shock
high blood pressure
septic shock
death
Reproductive Systemgenital atrophy
genital swelling
sexual dysfunction
sterility (reversible)
impotence
prostate enlargement
fetal damage
menstrual irregularities
Psychologicaldepression
listlessness
aggressive, combative behavior
Other Effectsacne
edema
hairiness in women (irreversible)
male-pattern baldness (irreversible
in women)
oily skin
stunted growth
abdominal or stomach pains
bone pain
chills
diarrhea
changes in bowel and urinary habits
gall stones
hives
headache (continuing)
excessive calcium
insomnia
kidney stones
kidney disease
muscle cramps
nausea or vomiting
purple or red spots on body, inside of
mouth, or nose
rash
sore throat
unusual weight gain
unexplained weight loss
unpleasant breath odor (continuing)
unusual bleeding
