Anabolic Steroids: Your Child's Road
To The Gold Or To The Grave? (Continued)

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• Cardiovascular system

• Coronary artery disease

• Heart arrhythmias

• Decreased HDL (good cholesterol)

• Increased LDL (bad cholesterol)

• Heart attack

• Abnormal blood clotting

• Hypertension (high blood pressure)

• Stroke






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• Male reproductive system

• Decreased testicular size

• Sterility

• Prostate gland disorders

• Increased breast development (Gynecomastia)

• Increased nipple size

• Changes in sex drive (usually up then down)

• Female reproductive system

• Amenorrhea (disruption/cessation of menstrual cycle)

• Shrinkage of breast tissue

• Clitoral enlargement (irreversible)

• Deepening of voice (irreversible)

• Excessive hair growth (irreversible)

• Male pattern baldness (irreversible)

• Psychological

• Aggression

• Anger

• Hostility

• Irritability

• Restlessness

• Violence

• Paranoia

• Hallucinations

• Delusions

• Depression (often accompanied by suicidal thoughts)

• Major mood swings

• Males taking steroids can experience the male counterpart to anorexia nervosa, which may be the most dangerous side effect of all

• Other:

• Severe acne

• Kidney tumors (rare)

• Degeneration of tendons (a common problem due to the tremendous increases in muscle strength and size)

• Stunting of growth in children and adolescents

• Increased fluid retention (leading to swelling in the face)

• Headaches

• Dizziness

• Nosebleeds

• Stomach aches

• Urinary and bowel problems

• Hair loss

• Insomnia

• Altered thyroid function

• AIDS (sharing dirty needles)

• Weakening of the immune system

• Needle damage, and

• Death.

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