Although selling anabolic steroids for non-medical use is illegal, they are readily available in most gyms. Some may be toxic. Short-term Effects Steroids can increase your ability to exercise by reducing fatigue and increasing motivation. When combined with intensive training and a nutrition program, steroids can increase lean muscle mass and strength. Steroids also cause unpleasant side effects like acne, high blood pressure and increased cholesterol levels.
Users can also have sexual problems.
Large oral doses can cause stomach-ache, nausea and vomiting. Long-term Effects Teens using high doses may have their growth permanently stunted. Females often experience increased facial and body hair, enlarged clitoris, reduced breast size, irregular periods, deepened voices, and male-pattern baldness. Many of these effects are irreversible. Males experience shrinking testicles, painful enlarged breasts, and decreased sperm count.