Steroids
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Commonly Reported Negative Effects
Both Sexes
- Increased risk of mood disturbances including mania and depression
- Increased risk of psychosis
- Increased risk of aggressive acts which may injure self or others
- Increased risk of cardiovascular disease
- Increased risk of liver disease and cancer
- Increased risk of kidney disease and cancer
- Risk of HIV and Hepatitis B & C from contaminated needles
- Acne
- Bad breath
- Decreased sex drive
- Baldness
- Water retention
- Muscle cramps
- Aching joints
- Increased risk of muscle tears
- Increased risk of tendon injuries
- Increased risk of nose bleeds
- Insomnia
- Decrease in immune system effectiveness
- Infertility