Physical+And+Psychological+Effects

__** Physical and Psychological Effects of Steroids **__

__ Established Physical Side Effects and Negative Reactions: __

v Skin problems, including sebaceous cysts, acne, rosacea v Baldness in men and women v Shrinking of testicles in men v Excess facial and body hair in women v Jaundice associated with liver damage v Hepatitis and tumors of the liver v Enlarged breasts in males v Deepening of voice and decrease in breast size in women and menstrual irregularities v Sexual dysfunction in both males and females v Increased blood pressure and cardiomyopathy v Coronary artery disease v Increased risk of heart attack, stroke and cancer v Reduced sperm count v Infertility in men and women v Water retention v Stunted growth v Fetal damage v Death v Risk of contracting HIV/AIDS or Hepatitis through the sharing of needles v Many of these physical affects are reversible, but some are not (i.e. hair loss in women and stunted growth in both sexes is not reversible)

__ Other Possible Physical Side Affects: __

v Abdominal pains v Chills v Euphoria v Diarrhea v Fatigue v Fever v Muscle cramps v Headache v Unexplained weight loss or gain v Nausea v Bone pain

__ Psychological Symptoms: __

v Aggression (roid rage), characterized by bouts of uncontrollable anger and irritability which can lead to violence v Depression v Anger v Total mood disturbance v Psychological dependence on steroids v Psychosis