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Possible Long-Term Adverse Effects of Anabolic-Androgenic Steroid Abuse
| Cardiovascular effects: | |
| Atherosclerosis | ++ |
| Cardiomyopathy | ++ |
| Other medical effects: | |
| Prolonged suppression of testicular function | + |
| Prostate cancer | - |
| Other cancers | + |
| Neuropsychiatric effects: | |
| Major mood disorders | ++ |
| AAS dependence | ++ |
| Progression to other forms of substance dependence | + |
| Neuropsychological deficits | +/- |
++ Moderate evidence
+ Limited evidence
- Little or no evidence
+/- Speculative
