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What happens if you do steroids at 21 years old? what are the health effects?

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Dr. Natalie Hodge answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Lots of things: Reduced sperm count, shrunken testicles, enlarged prostate, breast development, baldness, impotence ( erectile dysfunction) acne, high blood pressure, heart disease, aggressive behavior

Answered 12/7/2014

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