TED-Ed: How do steroids affect your muscles— and the rest of your body? | Anees Bahji

Steroids, often associated with sports, are molecules with various functions. While medically beneficial, recreational use poses risks, especially at high doses. Anabolic steroids promote muscle growth but can cause psychiatric and physical harm, particularly in adolescents. Gender-specific effects include masculinization in females and feminization in males. Long-term use can lead to dependence and irreversible damage, with limited knowledge on risk factors and reversibility.

What psychiatric effects are associated with steroid use?

What are the potential reproductive effects of steroid use in males and females?

What does the text suggest about the reversibility of steroid-related effects?