Steroids are a hotly contested issue: whether you want to use them or not is entirely your decision, but make sure you know what they are all about. In this brief guide, we’ll take a quick look at the disadvantages/side effects of steroid use.

Steroids are miracles of modern medicine, but a lack of knowledge causes a lot of bodily risks, such as the following:

Aggressive Behavior

 

Commonly known as ‘roid rage, steroids have been known to cause spikes in testosterone levels, and subsequently aggressive behavior. High doses have been known to cause anxiety too.

Hair Loss

 

Male pattern baldness is a common side effect, observed in male and female steroid users. This is because testosterone gets quickly converted to DHT, which causes hair to shrink and eventually fall.

Heart Disease Risks

 

Most users will ignore this risk till they face a cardiovascular risk. Steroid users often see an increase in bad cholesterol (LDL levels), and a drop in the good kind (HDL). Blood pressure levels also increase with steroid use, increasing the risk of heart issues.

Men Develop Breasts

 

Known as ‘gynecomastia’, this is a common effect of long-term steroid use. Beginning as lumps on the lower chest, men can start developing breast tissue.

Bone Damage In Younger Users

 

Teenagers and men in their early twenties who try steroids can prematurely close their epiphyseal growth plates. This means they don’t grow to their full height in adulthood.

Blotchy Skin And Acne

 

Steroids can affect users’ skin pores and cause roughness on the skin’s surface. Red blotches and acne start showing up on the back and the face.

References:

https://www.muscleandstrength.com/articles/steroids-and-their-harmful-side-effects.html