There are heavy physiological side effects that affect the human body upon using<unk><unk> . Both men and women can use<unk>  (testosterone) hormones and experience the repercussions. There are "Male Specific", "Female Specific", Universal, Physical, Injection related, and Psychological side effects that occur from<unk> <unk> use. Male specific side effects These side effects pertain to males which include: * Male breast enlargement * Shrunken testicles * Decreased sperm count to the point of sterility or infertility * Impotence * An enlarged prostate * Low back pain * Water retention. Female specific side effects These side effects pertain to females which include: * Breast shrinkage * Facial hair growth * Extreme clitoral enlargement * Menstrual irregularity (such as late periods, or lack thereof) Universal side effects These side effects can happen to any people of any sex. They are broken down into three categories which are the Physical, Injection related, and Psychological side effects. Physical side effects Side effects that men and women experience physically include: * Decreased libido * Deepened voice * Headaches * Kidney pain * General skin infections and skin tearing * Striae * Alopecia * Severe acne on the face and back * Urticaria * Liver disease * Kidney damage * Gastrointestinal distress * Eczema * Increased heart size Injection side effects Common side effects of<unk> <unk> use via injection include: * Neurovascular injury (damage to blood vessels and nerve clusters) * Hematoma * Fibrosis * Bacterial infection * Hepatitis B or C * HIV infection. Psychological side effects<unk> <unk><unk>  can affect one's psyche, regardless of gender. Psychological damages from<unk>  include: * Psychological dependence and addiction * Mood swings * Short-term personality changes during periods of increased use * Increased aggression * Paranoia * Mania * Delusions of grandeur * Psychosis * Irrational thoughts and behavior * Memory loss * Panic attacks Note that all of these side effects of<unk> <unk> use may or may not occur. Side effects occur because of hormonal imbalances. Non-direct reasonings for<unk> use for sports can also stem from the low positive dope tests that occur before an event. When competition is at an all-time high, the incentive to use<unk>  becomes that much easier as sports events do not have a just way to provide fool-proof drug tests.
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Hypothalamic disease
Inborn errors of steroid metabolism
Ergogenic use of anabolic steroids
Androgen deficiency
Multiple endocrine neoplasia
Androgen insufficiency syndrome
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