What Are the Risks of Taking Steroids?

These are the risks associated with taking steroids:

1. Increased cardiovascular disease;
2. Cardiac Hypertrophy (enlargement of the heart);
3. Increased Skin Disorders;
4. Testicular Shrinkage;
5. Increased Hair Growth;
6. Mood Disorders and Aggression;
7. Glucose Intolerance;

Steroids are used in the treatment of many disorders and diseases and if used for short term treatment they serve their purpose very well, with limited side effects. Sometimes if you require steroids long term, there may be side effects; however, you and your Doctor will consider these side effects compared with the risks of not taking them to treat your condition and determine which of the two provide the greater risk.