Steroids: Physical and Psychological Effects of Steroids
Last modified: Saturday, 20. June 2009 - 3:40 pm
| Positive Physical Effects |
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Increased leanness/muscle definition |
23 – 92 % |
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Increased muscularity/bigger |
21 – 84 % |
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Increased strength |
20 – 80 % |
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“Harder” |
7-28 % |
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Increased weight |
6-24 % |
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Negative Physical Effects |
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Voice change |
14-56% |
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Acne |
12-48 % |
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Clitoromegally |
12-48 % |
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Increased facial hair |
10-40 % |
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Fluid retention |
5 – 20 % |
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Acute renal failure |
3 -12 % |
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Chronic fatigue |
2 – 8 % |
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Galactorrhea |
1 – 4 % |
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Insomnia |
1 – 4 % |
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Muscle aches after stopping steroids |
1 – 4 % |
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Psychological Effects |
|
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Hypomania |
14-56% |
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Increased irritability |
13-52% |
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Depression after stopping steroids |
10-40 % |
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Increased aggressivity |
10-40 % |
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Labile mood |
6-24 % |
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Increased libido |
6-24 % |