Although anabolic steroids, when used properly, can be nothing short of miracle drugs for building muscle and burning fat. Unfortunately, all drugs, from aspirin to morphine, have side effects, and a degree of risk associated with their use. Anabolic steroids are no different, and anyone considering a cycle should familiarize themselves with the most common potential side effects.
The temporary inhibition of natural hormones is not only a possible side 
effect from anabolic steroids, it’s virtually assured. The dictates of physiology make clear that introducing an anabolic steroid into your body will send a message to your endocrine system to cease the production of testosterone. It does this to restore homeostasis, the natural balance found within the body. And unfortunately for steroid users, the male body achieves this by shutting down the production of testosterone, itself a naturally found anabolic steroid of course, this happens to varying degrees, regardless of the steroid that is introduced to the body, regardless of whether it’s testosterone or (nandrolone or dihydrotestosterone) or whatever.
In addition to halting the production of testosterone, depending on the anabolic steroid(s) being used, an excess of the female hormone estrogen can begin to form through a process known as aromatization. And when this happens…
Male breast development occurs in a similar fashion to female breast development. Estrogen attaches to the estrogen receptor, and sends a signal for the mammary gland to enlarge. This excess accumulation of estrogen can also cause water retention and other problems. However, not every steroid converts to estrogen. Some undergo a process called 5-alpha reduction into Dihydrotestosterone (DHT), and others are simply created out of DHT itself (which is immune to aromatization). DHT based androgens are most notable category non-aromatizable steroids, but DHT can cause problems like…
The appearance of adult-onset acne and the extent to which it is experienced can be attributed to impact on the sub-dermal sebaceous glands. These glands are loaded with receptors and possess a high affinity to Dihydrotestosterone. When these receptor sites are stimulated by DHT, oily skin can result, which then combines with bacteria, and the result is the development of acne. If the DHT makes its way to the receptors in the scalp, then…
Male pattern baldness can manifest, depending on the genetics of the individual. The so-called “baldness gene” is said to reside in the X chromosome exclusively, so common sense dictates that users whose uncles on their mothers side have gone bald will be genetically predisposed to losing their hair. Even worse, possible…
Prostate enlargement can occur, thereby making urination difficult. This has been a frequent side-effect among steroid abusers, but is rarely experienced by those who have sensible cycles. At this stage, the research is conflicting: while some believe that DHT causes prostate enlargement, others believe that estrogen is to blame, and DHT is actually the cure. Although it seems to get a disproportionate amount of media coverage and speculation, it seems unlikely that prostate cancer can be attributed to anabolic steroids in any way, shape, or form. The media-perpetuated claim of possible prostate cancer seems to be wholly unfounded, according to most research.
Regardless of whether a steroid is derived from DHT, or converts to estrogen, the form it takes (i.e. oral or injectable) is the single most important factor in its ability to cause…
Liver damage resulting from the overuse of oral steroids is not only possible, but probable, depending on the duration of the use. Anabolic steroids produced for oral consumption (as opposed to injection), must be chemically altered to sustain passing through the liver. As a result, they place additional strain on the organ as it processes them, which can be observed through the manifestation of elevated liver enzymes.
And although the exact cause is unknown, and perhaps attributable to a variety of factors and sources, there is always the danger of a…
Negative impact on cholesterol often reveals itself by the reduction of high density lipoprotein (aka “HDL” or “good cholesterol”) or the increase of low density lipoprotein (aka “LDL” or “bad cholesterol”). HDL can help to protect the arteries by bringing unused cholesterol to the liver where it is broken down, while LDL has the opposite effect. When the ratio between HDL and LDL get to a certain number (generally under 4:1), the chance for heart disease is thought to be minimal.
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