STEROID USE
STEROID PROS and CONS
Commonly associated Positive and Negative side effects of Anabolic Steroid use. As you can see, the Negatives far out weigh the Positives. Take a good look and see what you are willing to risk.
Commonly Reported Negative Effects:
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
• Bad breath
• 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
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
Commonly Reported Positive Effects:
• Increased leanness / muscle definition
• Increased muscle mass / weight
• Increased strength
• Increased effectiveness of training
• Improved recovery rate
• Euphoria
• Increased aggressiveness
• Increased sex drive
(musclenet.com/proandcons)
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