STEROIDS - THE HIDDEN COSTS
Some effects of steroid use on males:
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shrinkage and deterioration of testicles
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reduce sperm count
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gynaecomastia (enlargement of breasts)
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impotency and sterility
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early baldness
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high pitched voice
Some effects of steroid use on females:
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irregular menstrual periods
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permanent reproductive damage and infertility
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increase hair growth - face, body
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reduce breast size
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deepen voice
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fetal damage and birth deformities
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increase testosterone production
Other effects on males and females:
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"Roid Rages" aggressive, violent, uncontrolled behaviour
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addiction
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mental disorders, hallucinations
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jaundice (yellow tinge to skin), chronic hepatitis
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body changes - acne, rashes, hives, swelling of hands, feet, face
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severe depression
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increase size of heart, liver, kidneys
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increase in cholesterol count, blood pressure
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suppression of immune system
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fever, headache, insomnia, chills,
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gallstones
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diarrhea, black tarry stools (bowels)
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stomach ache
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muscle cramps
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bone deterioration
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liver cancer
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heart disease
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stroke
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obstructed blood vessels.
Taking steroids is cheating:
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it's addictive
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it can KILL YOU.
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