The most common symptom of anabolic steroid use is a dramatic increase in body bulk. The side effects are in large part related to the dose used. Acne commonly gets worse and is one of the few side effects of taking anabolic steroids for which an adolescent may visit a doctor. Jaundice may occur if the user has liver damage, which is more likely with tablets than with the injected form of anabolic steroids. The use of anabolic steroids can be detected up to 6 months after use has stopped.
Laboratory tests can measure anabolic steroid breakdown products in the urine.
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