Do steroids make you angry?
Jul 7 2020
Steroids (technically known as anabolic steroids) work by mimicking the hormone testosterone, which causes most of the changes that boys experience during puberty, including a deeper voice and increased muscle mass.
Studies have shown a clear link between testosterone and aggression. In general, hormones - the chemical messengers of the body - work by attaching to target cells and changing their behavior. Chemicals can affect mood by acting on nerve cells.
But studies show conflicting results for the existence of steroid-induced rage. If they exist, they are rare and probably only among excessive users with pre-existing psychological problems.
In men, steroid abuse is associated with a number of side effects, including acne, a decreased testicle, baldness, decreased sperm count and development of the mammary gland (gynecomastia).
In women, steroid abuse can cause fat loss, breast size reduction, deepening of the voice and hair growth on the face and body. And in severe cases of steroid use, a heart attack, stroke, blood clots, liver cancer and liver failure can occur.
In any case, you should consult with your doctor before starting a cycle that changes your body’s natural hormones.