Along with these physical issues, "the DEA lists mood swings, irritability, nervousness, depression, hostility and delusions as potential side effects" (par. 6). The effects of PED's are real and do cause severe health problems with frequent use. ... Working for a company that fights cancer, McLaughlin has experiences with the side affects to these drugs every day. ... Both sides of the argument involving performance-enhancing drugs are agreeable. Opponents of PED's in sports note the medical side effects and its cause relative to the purity of each sport. ...

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If the competitors are using PED along with them, then both sides are hurting themselves and not gaining any advantage. ... Steroids have many negative side effects such as balding in women and men, deep voice and facial hair in women, breast enlargement in men and breast reduction in women, kidney disease and retention of fluids (steroids bloat), reduced testicular size, reduced sperm count, erectile dysfunction, hostility, aggression, delusions and hallucinations, severe acne, high blood cholesterol, atherosclerosis, liver dysfunction and cancer, increased size in ovaries, end ovulation and ...

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