Which of the following are side effects experienced by females as a result of anabolic steroid use?

I. Masculinization

II. Aggressiveness

III. Mood swings and depression

IV. Abnormal menstrual cycle

V. Excessive facial and body hair .

Choose the correct option.

I, II, III, IV and V

The use of alcohol during adolescence can have long-term consequences, including the potential for heavy drinking in adulthood. Chronic drug and alcohol abuse can cause damage to the nervous system and liver, leading to conditions such as cirrhosis.

When drugs and alcohol are used during pregnancy, they can have adverse effects on the developing fetus. In the realm of sports, some athletes misuse drugs to enhance their performance, including the misuse of narcotic analgesics, anabolic steroids, diuretics, and certain hormones. These substances are used to increase muscle strength, size, and aggressiveness, thereby improving athletic performance.

The use of anabolic steroids in females can result in various side effects, such as masculinization (acquisition of male-like features), increased aggressiveness, mood swings, depression, abnormal menstrual cycles, excessive hair growth on the face and body, enlargement of the clitoris, and deepening of the voice.

In males, the side effects may include acne, increased aggressiveness, mood swings, depression, reduced testicle size, decreased sperm production, potential kidney and liver dysfunction, breast enlargement, premature baldness, and enlargement of the prostate gland.

Prolonged use of these substances can lead to permanent effects. Adolescent males and females may also experience severe facial and body acne, as well as premature closure of the growth centers in the long bones, resulting in stunted growth.