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Some examples of virilizing effects are growth of the clitoris in females and the penis in male children (the adult penis size does not change due to steroids [medical citation needed]), increased vocal cord size, increased libido, suppression of natural sex hormones, and impaired production of sperm. [141]
[49] [28] Further higher dosages of testosterone may result in greater effects on sexual desire in women. [49] [28] High dosages of testosterone (with levels of > 50 ng/dL) have a risk of masculinization (e.g., acne, hair growth, voice changes) with long-term therapy in women.
Oxandrolone is an androgen and synthetic anabolic steroid (AAS) medication to help promote weight gain in various situations, to help offset protein catabolism caused by long-term corticosteroid therapy, to support recovery from severe burns, to treat bone pain associated with osteoporosis, to aid in the development of girls with Turner syndrome, and for other indications.
[8] [15] Nandrolone has strong anabolic effects and weak androgenic effects, which give them a mild side effect profile and make them especially suitable for use in women and children. [ 8 ] [ 15 ] [ 16 ] There are metabolites of Nandrolone that act as long-lasting prodrugs in the body, [ 8 ] such as 5α-Dihydronandrolone .
Common side effects of testosterone include acne, swelling, and breast enlargement in men. [9] Serious side effects may include liver toxicity, heart disease, and behavioral changes. [9] Women and children who are exposed may develop masculinization. [9] It is recommended that individuals with prostate cancer should not use the medication. [9]
[3] [12] It has strong anabolic effects and weak androgenic effects, which give it a mild side effect profile and make it especially suitable for use in women and children. [3] [12] [13] NPP is a nandrolone ester and a long-lasting prodrug of nandrolone in the body. [3] NPP was first described in 1957 and was introduced for medical use in 1959. [3]
Androgen deficiencies in women have also, as of 2001, been recognized as a medical disorder that can be treated with ART. [8] As with men, symptoms associated with androgen deficiency are most prevalent with age, and androgen replacement therapy has been shown to help with symptoms of menopause. [9]
[13] [16] There are far fewer studies evaluating the side effects of 5α-reductase inhibitors in women. However, due to the known role of DHT in male sexual differentiation, 5α-reductase inhibitors may cause birth defects such as ambiguous genitalia in the male fetuses of pregnant women. As such, they are not used in women during pregnancy. [36]