Instagram Body Craze: Steroid Use Skyrockets Among Girls, Fertility at Risk

• The pursuit of an 'Instagram-perfect body' is driving more girls to use steroids, previously common among men.
• Global steroid use among women has surged from 1.6% in 2014 to 4%, even among non-professional gym-goers.
• Women are taking synthetic testosterone forms like Stanozolol, Nandrolone, and Oxandrolone for rapid muscle gain.
• Steroids cause severe side effects including facial hair, voice deepening, baldness, heart/liver issues, and menstrual disruption, impacting fertility.
• The unregulated supplement market in India and social media pressure contribute to this dangerous trend, often leading to body dysmorphia and mental health issues.

Why It Matters: The rising trend of steroid use among girls for an 'Instagram body' poses severe health and fertility risks.