Trenbolone Acetate Side Effects

Trenbolone acetate is a type of injectable anabolic steroid sold over the Internet as an athletic performance booster. As an anabolic steroid, trebolone acetate poses a risk for a number of side effects.

Significance

• Because of the side effects of anabolic steroids such as trenbolone acetate, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration passed the Anabolic Steroid Control Act of 1990, which made it illegal to sell or obtain anabolic steroids without a prescription. Online retailers who sell trenbolone acetate usually operate outside of the United States to work around this law.

Types of Side Effects

• In women, anabolic steroids like trenbolone acetate cause deepening of the voice, clitoral enlargement, increased body hair and lack of menstruation, while men experience swelling of breast tissue and frequent urination, according to the Mayo Clinic. Side effects that occur in women and men include acne, changes in libido, scalp hair loss and aggression.

Addiction

• Anabolic steroids like trenbolone acetate have addictive potential and can lead to physical chemical dependence on the drugs with prolonged use, warns RxList.

Risks

• Risks associated with trenbolone acetate include heart enlargement, heart attacks, the formation of liver tumors and liver cancer, warns RxList. Reusing needles to inject trenbolone acetate or sharing needles with other users can lead to HIV or hepatitis infections.

Considerations

• Anabolic steroids like trenbolone acetate have the potential to cause fetal harm in pregnant women. Anabolic steroids can worsen or cause a return of conditions like breast or prostate cancer, diabetes, prostate enlargement and heart, kidney or liver disease.