Anabolic steroids are classed as illegal drugs and are banned by most legitimate sports organizations. There can be no disputing
fact that testosterone boosts development of muscle mass and aids sporting performance. Equally there is no doubt that its use can adversely affect health and wellbeing of users.The androgenic properties of testosterone can affect body in many ways but often users see these as inconveniences that can be treated by using other drugs. The most common side effects of testosterone supplementation include following:
1. Testicle shrinkage - body responds to testosterone overload by reducing its own production of hormone. This causes testicles to shrink due to lack of use. When steroid usage stops, testicles will grow again but they could take at least six months to return to normal size.
2. Addiction - despite some users trying to convince themselves otherwise, use of steroids can result in physical and psychological addiction. Withdrawal symptoms can be severe with muscle shrinkage, weakness and loss of libido.
