Steroid is an organic compound that has 4 cyclo-alkane rings connected to each other. Some of the popular examples of steroids are cholesterol, sex hormones, dexamethanose etc. The core of steroid is mainly composed of 20 carbon (C) atoms. There are thousands of steroids that are found in flora and fauna species. But generally, we refer to steroid as man made compounds that are produced to enhance the muscle growth. These drugs are illegal in most of the countries of world, but many sportsmen are using these steroids to enhance their stamina and power. But, there are many issues that have been related to steroids in recent past. 

Disadvantages of steroids

1. Many people had complained about mood disturbances that includes aggression, depression and mania.
2. The steroids can harm your central nervous system and you may be at high risk of psychosis.
3. The risk of cardiovascular diseases like heart failure, jamming of blood vessels, valve malfunctioning can occur.
4. The males who are taking steroids regularly can suffer from testicles shrinkage, low sperm count and infertility, chest might turn to breast and high risk of prostate cancer.
5. The females who are using steroids can suffer from hair growth on face, baldness, unpredictable menstrual cycle, clitoris enlargement, and manly voice.
6. The teenagers taking steroids can suffer from accelerated puberty, halted growth, early skeletal maturation and lots more ill effects.
7. The risk of kidney diseases, liver diseases and cancer is also increased.
8. The sex drive of person is decreased involved with taking steroids.
9. There is always a high risk of getting Hepatitis B & C and HIV from the infected needles.
10. Nose bleeding, muscle tears, tendon injuries, insomnia, aching joints are some other consequences of taking steroids in large extent.