Medical Issues Associated with Anabolic Steroid Use: Are They Exaggerated?

Table 2. Adverse effects associated with anabolic steroid use.

Cardiovascular â– Lipid profile changes â– Elevated blood pressure â– Decreased myocardial function	Dermatological â– Acne â– Male pattern baldness
Endocrine â– Gynecomastia â– Decreased sperm count â– Testicular atrophy â– Impotence and transient infertility	Hepatic â– Increased risk of liver tumors and liver damage
Genitourinary Males â– Reduced sperm counts â– Decreased testicular size Females â– Menstrual irregularities â– Clitoromegaly â– masculinization Males and Females â– Gynecomastia â– Libido changes	Musculoskeletal â– Premature epiphyseal plate closure â– Increased risk of tendon tears â– Intramuscular abscess
	Psychological â– Mania â– Depression â– Aggression â– Mood swings