Do steroids have any side effects?

Absolutely!: Lower your immune system, defense against infection, affect your metabolism, alter your hormones in many ways, alter response to physical stress, and other repercussions that you may find out later in life. I included few linkes for more reading: http://www.Mayoclinic.Com/health/steroids/hq01431 http://www.Hss.Edu/conditions_steroid-side-effects-how-to-reduce-corticosteroid-side-effects.Asp.