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ANABOLIC STEROIDS: Side Effects

Liver Function

decreased hepatic excretory function, intra hepatic cholestasis, reflected by itch and .1
jaundice, and hepatic peliosis were observed.( Hepatic peliosis is a hemorrhagic cystic
degeneration of the liver, which may lead to fibrosis and portal hypertension. Rupture
. (of a cyst may lead to fatal bleeding

liver cell adenoma and hepatocellular carcinoma.2


Male Reproductive System

hypogonadotrophic hypogonadism, gynecomastia Oligo, azoospermia increase .1


lipido
Female Reproductive System

Virilization acne amenorrhea. lowering of the voice, decreased breast size, clitoris.1
hypertrophy and hair loss increased sexual desire
.premature closure of the epiphysis, resulting in cessation of longitudinal growth .2

Cvs

Increase the risk for Atherosclerosis .heart attack &stroke

Additional Side Effects

hair loss, and alopecia . There is some evidence that anabolic steroid abuse may affect
the immune system, leading to a decreased effectiveness of the defense system

.A serious consequence of AS use may be the multiple drug abuse

Abuse

Distractibility depression or mani delirium insomnia hostility anxiety


mood lability and aggressivness (roid rage)may occur these
neuropsychatric effect don’t appear to be correlated with plasma aas
concentration
Withdrawl symptoms from AAS include decrease lipido fatigue and
.myalgias
.Aserious consequence of AS use may be the multiple drug abuse

PREVENTION OF SIDE EFFECTS

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