Some of the harms that commonly affect men and women include:

• High Blood Pressure
• Acne
• Tremor/nausea/vomitting
• Mood swings
• Periodic bouts of uncontrollable anger (referred to as ‘roid rage’)
• Paranoia, delusions, depression leading to suicidal thoughts
• Jaundice/liver damage
• Urinary problems
• Pain in the joints
• Edema
• Harmful modifications in the levels of cholesterol
• Modification in the left ventricle of the heart, with serious implications
• Increased risk of developing heart realted complications/stroke
• Increased risk of developing some forms of cancers
• Reckless needle usage among AAS users can increase the risk of developing AIDS or bacterial endocarditis.

For men:

• Breast development
• Testicular shrinkage / Sterility
• Prostrate enlargement
• Impotence or lack of libido
• Experiencing pain when urinating
• Male- pattern premature balding

For girls/women:

• Development of male charecteristics such as facial hair, deep voice and excessive muscular growth
• Reduction of breasts/Enlargement of the clitoris
• Menstural changes