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