what are the harmful effects of anabolic steroids?
Physical effects. Effects of anabolic steroids in men include: 1  reduced sperm count. 2  infertility. 3  shrunken testicles. 4  baldness. 5  breast development. 6  increased risk of developing prostate cancer. 7  splayed teeth and overgrowth of the forehead (giving an 'incredible hulk' appearance). 8  severe acne.
Other side effects of AS are euphoria, confusion, sleeping disorders, pathological anxiety, paranoia, and hallucinations. Anabolic steroid users may become dependent on the drug, with symptoms of withdrawal after cessation of drug use.