The Side Effects Of Anabolic Steroids

The disruption of the natural hormone state in men can produce the following side effects:

Accelerated male-pattern baldness
Decreased sex drive
Reduced sperm counts
Breast development
Testicle shrinking

While men may experience feminization, women may experience a masculinization with side effects including:

Clitoris enlargement
Menstrual cycle changes
Deepened voice
Breast reduction
Male-pattern baldness
Facial hair

Both sexes put themselves at increased risk for:

Skin disease (acne and cysts) -
Cardiovascular disease (strokes and heart attacks)
Liver disease (cysts and cancer)
Psychological effects (from depression to aggression)

The above shouldn't be considered a complete list of the potential side effects of steroids, but rather a partial listing of some of the more common risks

Banned Anabolic Steroids

Anabolic steroids are banned by all major sports bodies including the Olympics, the NBA, the NHL, and the NFL. The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) maintains an extensive list of all banned performance-enhancing substances. Some include the following:

Oral Steroids




Anadrol (oxymetholone)
Oxandrin (oxandrolone)
Dianabol (methandrostenolone)
Winstrol (stanozolol)

Injectable Steroids



Deca-Durabolin (nandrolone decanoate)
Durabolin (nandrolone phenpropionate)
Depo-Testosterone (testosterone cypionate)
Equipoise (boldenone undecylenate)