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Do Female Friendly Steroids Exist?
When we talk about steroids most of the time we think of male bodybuilders, while there are not as many women who take them, they are still popular especially for those women who want to gain abnormal amounts of muscle. In this article, I will discuss in detail what is considered female-friendly steroids and safe alternatives.
What are female-friendly steroids?
The term female-friendly steroids are something that is deceiving, this is because they don't exist.
The reason some steroids are called female-friendly is that they have fewer side effects than those not considered friendly.
First, let's take a look at what anabolic steroids do?
Anabolic steroids are derivatives of the male sex hormone testosterone, something women produce very little of.
As you can imagine putting high levels of testosterone into a woman's body would begin to cause transformations.
Some of these may include:
- Deepening of the voice
- Male pattern baldness
- Facial hair
- Enlarged clitoris
- Oily skin
- Acne
The biggest issue with transformations caused by steroids is that may not be reversed, things like a deeper voice and enlarged clitoris may end up being permanent. Yes, a deeper voice may not be reversible, however, the clitoris may shrink back to normal over time.
the physiological effects of anabolic steroids depend on how long they are taken and the type of steroids that are used.
Steroids women will want to avoid together include:
- Dianabol
- Deca Durabolin
- Trenbolone
- Testosterone
The steroids mentioned above are highly anabolic and are ones that women should avoid altogether.
Female friendly steroids or those that tend to have the least side effects include Anavar, Winstrol, and Primobolan.
Now once again, I would like to reiterate that female friendly steroids only cause mild side effects when used in low doses, of course, these will affect women in different ways.
What steroids are considered female-friendly
Anavar (Oxandrolone)
Anavar is considered a safe steroid for women yet it has a high anabolic rating, in fact, it is about 3 times more potent than testosterone. Anavar is normally used for increasing athletic performance and for bulking.
When taken in low doses (5 mg every 12 hours) it is considered fairly mild, higher doses of Anavar may cause side effects.
Women tend to be highly sensitive to Anadrol, the main reason for them using it is to increase lean muscle and increase their metabolic rate, women who supplement with Anadrol generally will gain less body during a bulking or cutting cycle.
The half-life of Anadrol is about 12 hours, this is the amount of time it stays in your system, this is another positive benefit of this anabolic steroid, in the event women begin to notice side effects they should immediately stop taking it to avoid further side effects.
In spite of the short half-life of Anavar, it can still show up in blood tests up to three weeks after the dosage is suspended.
In spite of Anavar female friendly nature it can still cause side effects, some of these may include clitoral enlargement, oily skin deepening of the voice.
Primobolan
This is another anabolic steroid that women can use with fewer side effects, this steroid comes in an oral presentation and an injectable (Primobolan Depot) Primobolan is not toxic to the liver which why it is popular, men rarely use this steroid because it offers very little benefit, however for women it can be effective for helping them increase muscle mass.
There are a couple of important traits Primobolan offers the main trait is how it helps increase protein synthesis which is important for fast muscle gains, it also boosts nitrogen retention which helps increase lean muscle, “especially in women”.
Primobolan acts as a powerful androgen receptor that has an impact on fat loss (lipolysis).
One less talked about benefit of Primobolan is that it has been shown to help strengthen the body's immune system, this is why it has been used to treat certain medical conditions where muscle wasting disease is involved or in the treatment of AIDS.
While Primobolan is considered a female-friendly steroid caution should be used because it can still cause symptoms of virilization which include the common traits from taking any anabolic steroid which includes, clitoral enlargement, increased body hair, and an enlarged clitoris.
Winstrol
Winstrol is a widely used steroid by both men and women, it offers performance-enhancing benefits which can help increase strength and endurance, it also helps cut down on water retention.
This anabolic steroid is used by female bodybuilders and competitive fitness models to enhance their physique several weeks before a competition. It also is a potent substance that can be used to increase overall athletic performance without increasing muscle mass.
While Winsol does not help much with maintaining lean muscle it does help maintain strength and endurance which is critical when reducing food intake when dieting. Winstrol also helps increase vascularity and gives the muscles a header look with more definition.
Should women take anabolic steroids?
The steroids mentioned above are some of the more common ones used which are used by fitness models and female bodybuilders.
While they are all considered female-friendly they can all cause virilization, women should be careful and consult with their doctor before taking any sort of anabolic steroids.
I should also mention that before taking any anabolic steroids you should first focus on your diet and training as these substances only enhance what you already have.
Many women believe that taking anabolic steroids will instantly transform their body which is not the case, diet and training are just as important.
Steroid alternatives
While anabolic steroids are popular not everyone should take them, the side effects for most women are not worth the gains, unless you are competing professionally you don't need them.
If you have considered taking them you should be aware that safe steroid alternatives for women do exist, they offer similar benefits without side effects.