Winstrol is the brand name for a manmade anabolic steroid known generically as stanozolol. Winstrol may be used medically to treat hereditary angioedema, and it has an effect on the body similar to naturally occurring testosterone. As a result of the way that Winstrol interacts with the body's own chemistry, injections of this drug may cause side effects in both men and women.
Acne
Acne is one of the side effects of Winstrol injections. Acne is considered to be a less serious side effect of anabolic steroid use, but patients who are bothered by the level of their acne should discuss the side effect with their doctor.
Baldness
Baldness is a Winstrol injection side effect for both men and women, according to the National Institute on Drug Abuse for Teens. Baldness on the top of the head in women may be accompanied by the development of facial hair.
Jaundice
Taking Winstrol injections is associated with jaundice, notes Drugs.com. The signs of jaundice can show up in both the skin and the eyes, with the whites of the eyes turning yellow and patients developing a yellowish tone to their skin.
Changes to Sex Organs
For both men and women, taking Winstrol injections can result in changes to the sexual organs. Women may experience enlargement of their genitalia, while men may experience a shrinking of their genitalia even as their breasts enlarge. These changes to the sexual organs are considered to be a serious side effect of Winstrol use, and a doctor should be consulted immediately.
Liver Tumors and Liver Cancer
Using anabolic steroids such as Winstrol may lead to serious side effects on the liver, including liver tumors and the development of liver cancer. This is considered to be a rare but extremely serious side effect of Winstrol injections, and liver tumors and liver cancer are more likely to occur in long-term, high-dosage treatments, according to Drugs.com.
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