Side effects

The risks associated with the consumption of anabolic steroids are listed in the following table. Anabolic steroidsAnabolic steroids are expected to cause undesirable “androgenic side effects” in addition to the desired anabolic effects. These are the external and internal sexual characteristics of the man.

The body’s own production of testosterone can be affected by the intake. In women, external symptoms such as beard growth and a deep voice etc. may occur. Other side effects when taking anabolic steroids:

Anabolic steroids:Heart – circulation – side effectsDamage to the liverGynecomastia (breast formation in men)Testicular trophy (atrophy of the testicles)AcneBeart growth (in women)Deeper voice
Heart – circulation – side effects
Liver damage
Gynecomastia (breast formation in men)
Testicular trophy (atrophy of the testicles)
Acne
Beard growth (for the woman)
Deeper voice
Beta-2 sympathomimetics: cardiovascular side effects, muscle tremors, muscle cramps, headaches
Cardiovascular side effects
Muscle tremor
Muscle cramps
Headaches
Growth hormones:increased risk of cancer (such as leukemia)AcromeglycemiaDiabetes mellitus (type 2)
Increased risk of cancer (such as leukemia)
Acromeglie
Diabetes mellitus (Type 2)
Heart – circulation – side effects
Liver damage
Gynecomastia (breast formation in men)
Testicular trophy (atrophy of the testicles)
Acne
Beard growth (for the woman)
Deeper voice
Cardiovascular side effects
Muscle tremor
Muscle cramps
Headaches
Increased risk of cancer (such as leukemia)
Acromeglie
Diabetes mellitus (Type 2)
Kidney dysfunction
Increased risk of heart attack
Increased risk of thrombosis and embolism
Impairment of fertility (infertility)
Androgenization
Hair Loss
Female breast formation in men
In young people, bone growth can be stopped by closing the growth joints. The hormones signal the end of puberty.
Depression when discontinuing anabolic steroids
Increased aggressiveness