Long Term Effects
Risk for significant psychological problems
Mood and Behavior Changes?
Can lead to fatigue or trouble sleeping.
What is Fatigue and Sleep Issues?
All people who use anabolic steroids have a higher risk of this being torn.
What is tendons?
Range of athletes who use steroids.
What is 1% to 20%?
This type of steroids are drugs taken by athletes to boost strength.
What is Anabolic steroids?
Tendon and Ligaments weakened.
What is Musculoskeletal system damage?
Abdominal discomfort or cramps.
What is Gastrointestinal issues?
This may decrease growth for women.
What is hair on the head?
Estimated amount of Americans who use unregulated and unsupervised PEDs.
What is 3 million to 4 million Americans?
Testosterone has these two main effects on the boyd.
What is helps build muscle and causes features such as facial hair and deeper voice?
Disrupts the body's natural hormone production.
What is Hormonal and Reproductive Issues?
Increased heart rate and elevated blood pressure.
What is cardiovascular strain?
This may grow more for women.
What is body hair?
Percentage of boys who admit to using products to improve appearance, muscle mass, or strength.
What is 12%?
Hormone that both male and female bodies make.
What is Androstenedione?
Liver damage, blood-filled cysts, kidney damage, kidney failure
What is Organ Damage?
Can cause bloating or edema, makes muscles appear soft or puffy.
What is Fluid retention?
This organ may shrink for men.
What is testicles?
Percentage of girls who admit to using products to improve appearance, muscle mass, or strength.
What is 8%?
Athletes that this to build more muscle and do better at sports.
What is Human growth hormone, or somatotropin?
Concern with effects including high blood pressure and high cholesterol.
What is Cardiovascular Damage?
Severe acne and oily skin.
What is Dermatological Issues?
This organ may grow for men.
What is breasts?
Percentage of high school students who admit anabolic steroid use.
What is 3.3%?
Hormone that treats anemia in people with severe kidney disease.
What is Erythropoietin?