Which of the following are the side effects of the usage of anabolic steroids in females?
(A) Deepening of voice
(B) Increased aggressiveness
(C) Mood swings
(D) Abnormal menstrual cycle
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 3
The correct answer is Option (3) → (A), (B), (C) and (D)
(A) Deepening of voice — A side effect. A male-like feature brought on by the steroids.
(B) Increased aggressiveness — A side effect. It is listed for both sexes.
(C) Mood swings — A side effect. Mood swings and depression both appear in the list.
(D) Abnormal menstrual cycle — A side effect. It is specific to females.
NCERT Extract:
Effects of Drug/Alcohol Abuse – “… Another misuse of drugs is what certain sportspersons do to enhance their performance. They (mis)use narcotic analgesics, anabolic steroids, diuretics and certain hormones in sports to increase muscle strength and bulk and to promote aggressiveness and as a result increase athletic performance. 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.”