Steroids: Physical and Psychological Effects of Steroids

Increased leanness/muscle definition

23 - 92 %

Increased muscularity/bigger

21 - 84 %

Increased strength

20 - 80 %

"Harder"

7-28 %

Increased weight

6-24 %

Negative Physical Effects

Voice change

14-56%

Acne

12-48 %

Clitoromegally

12-48 %

Increased facial hair

10-40 %

Fluid retention

5 - 20 %

Acute renal failure

3 -12 %

Chronic fatigue

2 - 8 %

Galactorrhea

1 - 4 %

Insomnia

1 - 4 %

Muscle aches after stopping steroids

1 - 4 %

Psychological Effects

Hypomania

14-56%

Increased irritability

13-52%

Depression after stopping steroids

10-40 %

Increased aggressivity

10-40 %

Labile mood

6-24 %

Increased libido

6-24 %