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Table 2 Reported problems with anabolic–androgenic steroid use by survey respondents

From: The use of post-cycle therapy is associated with reduced withdrawal symptoms from anabolic-androgenic steroid use: a survey of 470 men

Problems reported with anabolic–androgenic steroid use

Respondents, n = 439 (%)

No problems

227 (51.7)

Becoming more aggressive than usual

155 (35.3)

Becoming violent

35 (8.0)

Prison

6 (1.4)

Other:

 Testicular atrophy

44 (10.0)

 Gynaecomastia

10 (2.3)

 Acne

19 (4.3)

 Mood swings

18 (4.1)

 Changes in hair growth

15 (3.4)

 Increased sex drive

9 (2.1)