Which of the following are side effects experienced by females as a result of anabolic steroid use?
I. Masculinisation
II. Aggressiveness
III. Mood swings and depression
IV. Abnormal menstrual cycle
V. Excessive facial and body hair.
Choose the correct option.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 4
The correct answer is Option (4) → I, II, III, IV and V
Anabolic steroids are hormones that some sportspersons misuse to build muscle and aggressiveness. In females they push the body towards male features and upset the normal hormone balance, so several side-effects appear together.
I. Masculinisation — True. Females develop features like males.
II. Aggressiveness — True. The book lists increased aggressiveness.
III. Mood swings and depression — True. Both are listed side-effects.
IV. Abnormal menstrual cycle — True. The steroids upset the female hormone cycle, so the menstrual cycles become abnormal.
V. Excessive facial and body hair — True. Excessive hair growth on the face and body is listed too.
NCERT Extract:
Adolescence and Drug/Alcohol Abuse – “… The side-effects of the use of anabolic steroids in females include masculinisation (features like males), increased aggressiveness, mood swings, depression, abnormal menstrual cycles, excessive hair growth on the face and body, enlargement of clitoris, deepening of voice.”