Side effects of Steroids in Bodybuilding : Anabolic Steroids

 

This article will help you to know about "side effects of steroids in bodybuilding".

Steroids which are used in bodybuilding are known as Anabolic steroids, which are used to gain more muscles and improve physical performance. 

But higher dose of anabolic steroid may lead to life threatening diseases and also may cause organ failure due to high dose. 

Personal use of steroid is legal with doctor prescription. 

Here we will talk about consequences of anabolic steroids. 

 

Side effects of Anabolic steroids

1. May increase aggressive behavior 

Steroid increased the aggression in teenagers and adults specially in men. 

 

 

2. It may cause liver damage

According to some reports the one who took Anabolic steroid orally have a greater chance to liver damage. 

 

 

3. Not good for heart health

Anabolic steroid increases the blood pressure and also increase the size of the left ventricle of your heart, which may increase the risk of heart disease. 

 

 

4. May cause infertility

Anabolic decreases the sperm production which may lead to infertility 

 

 

5. It decreases the production of testosterone 

Consumption of anabolic steroid may cause shrinking of testes which may cause lower production of testosterone.

 

 

6. It may cause baldness

The common side effect of anabolic steroid is pattern baldness. this type of baldness may depend on which type of drug are you used. 

 

 

7. Hormonal imbalance

Anabolic steroid may interrupt the production of hormones, which may results in low sperm count, low testosterone level, gynecomastia, pattern baldness. 

 

8. Can cause acne 

The one who use anabolic steroid in high dose can face acne on chest, face or in back. 

 

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