However there are many health related side effects that are related to steroid intake. So here are 3 harmful effects of steroids:

Steroids is one of the most common word that we hear whenever we talk about persons with big muscular physique . Anabolic steroids are synthetic, or human-made, variations of the male sex hormone testosterone. The proper term for these compounds is anabolic-androgenic steroids. “Anabolic” refers to muscle building, and “androgenic” refers to increased male sex characteristics.

1. Acne – Severe acne is one of the most common harmful effects of steroids. One can easily develop acne after usage of anabolic steroids. Steroid acne most often affects adolescent or adult persons  who have been taking moderate or high doses of steroids. acne can usually be seen on chest, back and face of the person who is taking steroid.

2. Reduction in Testosterone Level – Testosterone has importance both as a sex hormone and as an natural anabolic steroid. long term use of artificial  steroids can lead to infertility in males due to deduction in testosterone levels

3. Gynecomastia – Prolonged use of steroids can also lead to gynecomastia i.e Swollen male breast tissue caused by a hormone imbalance.

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