Though anabolic steroids serve a variety of requirements, they can produce many undesired effects too. It can bring about a number of dangerous side effects such as, liver tumors and cancers, high blood pressure, increased total cholesterol levels, yellowish pigmentation of skin and increased acne, mental and physical problems including nervousness, restlessness, depression and irritability, fluid retention and high risk of transmitting hepatitis of HIV. In women, it might cause shrinkage of breasts, menstrual abnormalities, increase pubic hair, male-baldness, acne, sex drive and clitoral size. Adolescents may undergo stunted growth and quickened maturation of bones, hypergonadism and precocious sexual development.