Signs of steroid use include aggressive behavior and mood swings. Women can also develop permanent conditions such as facial hair and a deepening voice. For questions about steroids, contact a sports medicine physician. With the increased emphasis on winning, many athletes feel that more exercise is better, but this can lead to over-use injuries such as stress fractures. Fatigue, depression and worsening performance can be signs that you're over-training.
Recovery time is just as important as the exercise itself.
If you feel you're over-training, contact a sports medicine physician. Female athletes are at risk for developing anorexia and bulimia. Societal pressures for thinness and low fat eating can begin as early as the third grade. Parents and coaches must be aware that encouraging female athletes to begin a calorie restrictive diet can lead to eating disorders. Seek professional help first.