Turinabol is an anabolic steroid that is not often talked about among women, however, it is used by men, on occasion, there have been women who have tested positive for this substance. In this article I will discuss the benefits and side effects of Turinabol for women.

What is Turinabol?

Turinabol also known as its chemical name four-chlorohydromethyltestosterone is an oral androgenic steroid used to enhance strength and performance.

One of the reasons you don’t hear a lot of news about Turinabol is because it’s not considered one of the more popular steroids, even less among women, however, there have been women who have uses Turinabol to give them a competitive edge in sports.

A brief history of Turinabol

Turinabol is an oral steroid that was administered to young men in the 70s and 80s under an East German state-sponsored doping program,

These men competed in Olympic sports, the purpose of this steroid was to help improve athletic performance, increase strength and promote endurance.

Turinabol is just one of the drugs produced by German pharmaceutical Jenapharm, the company was founded in East Germany in  1950,  the main focus of the company at the time was the production of steroids.

Jenapharm produced a variety of substances that included corticosteroids, progestins, estrogens, and anabolic steroids, one of these was Turinabol.

In 2005 the company was threatened and sued by hundreds of athletes who had been forced to take the drug, the company settled the lawsuits by creating a 4.1 million dollar fund to compensate those athletes affected by it.

Turinabol is considered as a milder version of Dianabol

Turinabol has a lower anabolic rating than Dianabol which may be why some women take it, in theory, the side effects on women may not be as harsh as other anabolic steroids, however, it can cause virilization.

When asked about the performance benefits of Turinabol, the effects could be somewhere in the middle between Anavar and Winstrol.

Turinabol dosage

A normal Turinabol cycle for women usually lasts 4-6 weeks, women may consume 5-10 mg per day however some women have consumed doses as high as 15 mg.

Higher doses can lead to side effects.

The Turinabol half-life is about 16 hours, if you were to notice side effects you should stop taking it immediately.

Some of the side effects from Turinabol may include:

• Deeper voice
• Male pattern baldness
• Excess facial hair
• Enlarged clitoris
• Increased cholesterol levels
• May cause liver toxicity

Long-term side effects of Turinabol may later surface and these can include kidney disease.

Benefits of Turinabol

Increase red blood cell count

Boosting red blood cells helps improve athletic performance, this is due to increased oxygenation in your body. Red blood cells help carry oxygen to your body’s muscles and organs giving you more energy and stamina.

Reduce muscle fatigue

More nitrogen production in the muscles helps reduce muscle fatigue, taking TBol helps increase nitrogen retention in the muscles allowing you to train harder with less fatigue.

Boost your metabolism

Most anabolic steroids help boost your body’s metabolism and Turinabol is no exception, especially during cutting and bulking cycles. Boosting your metabolism not only helps your body use nutrients more efficiently, but it also promotes fat loss allowing you to improve muscle definition and vascularity.

Increase endurance

Turinabol helps increase endurance, Turinabol helps boost cardiovascular performance allowing you to train longer with less fatigue and incredible endurance.

Better pumps

Muscle pumps are something that is often associated with Turinabol, this is due to more blood flow and more blood within the muscle tissue.

Increased sex drive

This is probably not a benefit a lot of women are looking for in a steroid, however, it has been reported that taking Turinabol gives women an increase in sex drive. While these comments may seem anecdotal it is a subject that is often discussed by women who have taken this steroid.

Turinabol gains

Women who take Turinabol notice a big increase in athletic performance and endurance, most seem to notice decent gains in muscle however when comparing Turinabol vs Anavar most say that Anavar offers better results.

Women who have used Turinabol

While there are women who have taken Turinabol, you don’t hear about it often, when you do it’s because they have been caught from being tested during a sports event.

For example, the IOC stripped Russian jumper Tatyana Lebedeva of two silver medals because she tested positive with Turinabol.

Anna Fragkou tested positive in 2019 on the eve of the Crossfit Open, she was found in violation of the Crossfits drug testing policy, the tests showed positive for Oral Turinabol.

From what we have seen Turinabol seems to be popular among women who are seeking overall performance enhancement and not so much for gaining muscle, which is why oral Turinabol is not as popular as Anavar or Winstrol.

Where to buy oral Turinabol

The only place you will find oral Turinabold sold is on the black or underground markets. The fact that there are dozens of underground pharmaceutical companies that sell steroid it can be hard to determine the quality of the substance.

While there may be a few reputable sources where you can buy Turinabol the shady underground labs seem to dominate. In fact, Turinabol is one of the more counterfeited steroids on the market.

When searching for legitimate sources to buy Turinabol make sure you do your homework and ask a lot of questions about a good online pharmacy otherwise you run the risk of getting scammed.

Conclusion

If you are asking yourself if taking Turinabol is worth the risk, it really isn’t. While it is a great performance-enhancing steroid, however, it may have noticeable side effects.

The benefits from taking this steroid are strength and athletic performance which is why most women chose milder alternatives such as Primobolan or Anavar.

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The most common side effects of steroid use that occurs in women have to do with a decrease in feminine aspects and the appearance of male characteristics.

Women also face many of the same health issues and risks that men do when they use steroids. Beyond those risks are even more issues that impact fertility and fetal health.

In this blog, we discuss the side effects that women may encounter when using steroids for bodybuilding. In this article, we will take a look at some of the most common steroid side effects on women.

Anabolic Steroids and Women

Anabolic steroids are man-made versions of testosterone – the masculine hormone. This is literally the hormone that changes a boy into a man and for women, that is a bid deal. When women take anabolic steroids, they move their body closer to that position where an adolescent boy starts to undergo puberty. The side effects experienced by women include:

• Growing facial hair – beard and mustache
• Male Pattern Baldness – While the exact cause of male pattern baldness is not known, it is known that hormones play a role in the loss of hair and it is suspected that the events that lead to male pattern baldness are unique to the individual.
• The growth of body hair – In addition to growing hair on their faces, women may also experience an increase in hair growth on other parts of their bodies, such as in the genital region, under arms, on legs, and on their breasts.
• Physical Bodily Changes – When men take too much estrogen, they can grow breast tissue and develop man boobs. When women take too much testosterone or too much of the anabolic hormones, they risk changes to their bodies too. For women, the risk is growing a larger clitoris
• Increased Body Weight – Expect that your body will not only want to grow muscles but store fat too.

There are other risks that move a woman’s body closer to the development of the male body. Will taking anabolic steroids completely turn you a woman into a man? Not in the physical sense, though manly physical traits show up during the process. A woman will not grow a penis, though in extreme cases her clitoris may enlarge and become out of proportion with the rest of her genitalia.

Health Risks to Women Who Take Anabolic Steroids

Some health risks include the formation of cysts and an increased likelihood of developing mild to severe acne. Like with men, women run the risk of damaging major organs such as kidneys, liver, and even the heart.

There are also behavior changes. Testosterone is an aggressive hormone and as with men, when women take testosterone they become more aggressive and prone to strong emotions such as exaggerated anger that can lead to violence. Some women might develop neurological complications such as hand and body shaking as seen in people with Parkinson’s disease.

Are the Health Risks Serious?

Absolutely, they can be. They key word there is “can.” Anabolic steroids are very powerful, and they affect each of us differently. One of the biggest pitfalls for both men and women who use anabolic steroids is that they think the results or side effects will mirror that of their friends.

They don’t. Your girlfriend may take the same anabolic steroid that you do and have completely different reactions. While many of the side effects that we talk about in this article occur at high levels or after long-term use, some may show up after a single use.

Not All Anabolic Steroids Affect Women Equally

There are some anabolic steroids that are kinder to women then are others. They are often ranked by low, medium, and high risk of virilization (the development of male characteristics) Some of the kinder anabolic steroids include:

• Methenolone Acetate
• Oral or injectable Winstrol (sold as Stanozolol),
• Oxandrolone.

Some of the highest risks for women are associated with:

• Testosterone
• Trenbolone
• Oxymetholone
• Methandrostenolone

While we have taken the bold step to say some steroids are kinder to women than are other, the reality is that all anabolic steroids pose a hazard. Most are also illegal to poses and use without a prescription from a medical doctor with an active and clear license to practice medicine.

The last side effect of anabolic steroid for women is the legal one. Using anabolic steroids can put you in jail, cause you to lose your job, destroy your relationships, and potentially even kill you.

Conclusion

Over the last decade, the abuse of anabolic steroids has increased, there have been more deaths that have affected both male and female bodybuilders.

The truth is steroids have caused more severe side effects on women than they do men. Unless you are competing professionally the best thing is to avoid them. There other alternatives including legal steroids for women that offer similar benefits without the side effects.

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When we discuss the kinds of steroids for women we mostly hear names like Anavar, Winstrol, and Primobolan, but it’s rare to hear the steroid Equipoise mentioned, especial when it applies to women. In this article, I will tell you what I have learned about equipoise for women.

I have seen many online forums where women ask others about their experience from using this steroid, many say it works well and with few side effects, but as with any anabolic steroid it can have side effects.

What is Equipoise?

Boldenone Undecylenate is the proper pharmaceutical name of Equipoise, it’s an anabolic androgenic steroid derived from the male sex hormone testosterone.

The name Equipoise was given to this steroid in 1970 by Squibb, this steroid is classified for veterinary use only, however it has found its way into the bodybuilding community due to the positive muscle-building benefits it offers.

Boldenone was first produced in the 1950s for human use by CIBA  it was sold under the name Parenabol.

Apparently, Boldenone was used for treating certain ailments and did enjoy some success in the medical field for treating muscle wasting diseases and osteoporosis, it was later discontinued due to some of the side effects it caused, plus there were better and safer medications that could be used.

Boldenone was discontinued for human use in the 70s and is made strictly for veterinary use, however, it has not stopped men and women from buying this steroid from veterinary sources and underground labs.

Equipoise benefits

Equipoise (Boldenone Undecylenate) is an altered form of testosterone, this modification ads a double bond carbon at positions one and two reducing the steroids androgenic and estrogenic potency. This attaches to a long undecylenate ester, this controls the release of the steroid once injected into the body.

The peak release time is about 3-4 days, after it has been injected it has a long-lasting duration of up to 21 days.

Because of its altered structure, this steroid aromatizes at half the rate of testosterone, while estrogenic side effects in men are possible they are highly unlikely to occur.

The benefits of Equipoise are fairly straightforward in that it helps increase nitrogen retention in the muscles, improves protein synthesis, increases IGF-1, and inhibits muscle wasting hormones.

Why women take Equipoise

Increase muscle and strength

Equipoise can help women gain lean muscle, it also has a positive effect on increasing strength, these two obviously go hand in hand, the stronger you are the more weight you can lift which translates into increased muscle stimulation and growth.

Speed up muscle recovery times

Due to the increased benefit of protein synthesis Equipoise can help speed up muscle recovery time.

Athletic endurance

Equipoise has been shown to have a positive effect un increasing athletic performance and endurance.

Increase lean muscle and vascularity

Equipoise if often used by women during a cutting cycle because it helps protect muscle while reducing body fat, during a cutting cycle women tend to be in a calorie deficit which puts you at risk for losing lean muscle.

Even if you maintain a good diet with plenty of protein a good diet can only do so much to help from losing muscle. This is where Equipoise shines allowing you to keep muscle while eliminating body fat.

Women who use Equipoise describe it as a fairly tolerated steroid as long as it is not used in high doses.

An average dose of Equipoise for women is considered anywhere between 25-50mg, however, there are better steroid options available for women such as Anavar and possibly Turinabol.

While it is considered a mild steroid, it can cause harmful side effects but let’s not forget that Equipoise is a steroid used on animals,  particularly for horses to boost endurance and gain muscle.

Side effects of Equipoise

Many steroids can cause side effects, the more anabolic they are the worse the side effects can be. The term for women who develop male traits is called steroid virilization.

This happens when a steroid increases testosterone levels in a woman’s body, this normally happens when high doses of steroids are taken by women, however, even low doses can cause a woman’s body to transform.

Common side effects of taking Equipoise may include:

Excess body hair: This is normal for men but women may begin to notice an increase in facial hair in places they never saw hair grow before.

Deeper voice: this is not an uncommon side effect in women and the worst part is that this is a side effect that is not reversible.

Clitoral enlargement: This is something that happens to women from taking steroids, this essentially means your clitoris will begin to grow in size.

Organ damage is also a possible side effect from taking Equipoise and one that should be taken seriously, this affects both men and women equally. One animal study showed that Equipoise had an effect on increasing the size of the kidneys and caused liver damage.

Another study published in the Journal of Sports Medicine and Physical Fitness showed similar results when EQ was injected by bodybuilders there was a noticeable increase in kidney size and shape and it also seemed to have a negative effect on kidney function.

Buying Equipoise (Beware)

Getting your hands on any anabolic steroids is not easy, in many countries such as the U.S anabolic steroids are illegal in other countries a prescription is required.

The only place to buy Equipoise is online from underground labs or taking a trip to Mexico where veterinary grade Equipoise is available.

Considering Equipoise is not meant for human consumption you are taking a health risk. There is no guarantee you are going to get a legitimate product and even worse you may be buying a counterfeit version of what is sold as Boldenone Undecylenate.

Many ester-based (injectable Equipoise) may just be testosterone instead of Equipoise which could have even worse side effects on women.

Are there Equipoise alternatives?

There really are none, and veterinary grade brands are all that are available. In fact, to say that female-friendly steroids exist they dont, even in low doses anabolic steroids can cause side effects in women.

What do women take who don’t want to use steroids?

While a lot of women may consider taking steroids the side effects aren’t worth it. Any professional athlete will tell you that before you consider taking steroids you should take a close look at your diet and training routine.

Even small changes in your diet can go a long way in helping you transform your body.

Your next best alternative would be to consider taking a quality sports supplement. There are safe steroid alternatives in the form of supplements, these can offer similar benefits without the harmful side effects.

Final thoughts

While Equipoise for women may seem like the magic potion that will give you more muscle and a leaner physique, it still does not change the fact that it is a horse steroid used by veterinarians and one that most women should avoid.

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Anadrol is one of the most potent steroids used to gain muscle. Even men are reluctant to use it because of the possible side effects this steroid can cause. having said that you can only imagine how it can affect women. While not many women will consider using Anadrol there are some female bodybuilders who do.

Staying ahead of your competitors is one thing but risking your health in the process is another.

In this article, I will tell you what I have learned about the steroid Anadrol and why some women use it. You will also learn about the possible side effects. I will also recommend a safe alternative that is not a steroid but can deliver similar results.

What is Anadrol (Oxymetholone)?

Anadrol is an anabolic steroid that has been widely used by male bodybuilders for years. It goes by the street names “A-Bombs” or “A50”. This particular steroid was developed to treat people suffering from severe bouts of anemia and is still used today to treat people with conditions that cause extreme weight loss or those who struggle with gaining weight.

Taking Anadrol helps people gain weight and stimulates appetite.

From a bodybuilder’s perspective, Anadrol helps increase red blood cell count and increase strength. In fact, Anadrol is considered to be one of the most androgenic steroids you can use. Having said this considering the dramatic effect it can have on men you can only imagine the effect it can have on women.

In spite of Anadrol’s highly androgenic side effects, there are some women who will actually use this steroid. As you might expect women who take Anadrol usually experience severe side effects and many of them are not reversible.

Men who take Anadrol usually see quick muscle gains within the first 3 weeks, after that, they begin to taper off.

Side effects of taking Anadrol include:

• High blood pressure
• Risk of liver damage
• Bloating
• Headache
• Increased bad cholesterol levels

The above side effects are common in men, however, for women, on top of the side effects mentioned above they are even more severe. Along with liver toxicity and high blood pressure women may  experience the following:

• Clitoral enlargement
• Excess facial hair
• Oily skin and acne
• Deepening of the voice

The side effects from Anadrol are not to be taken lightly especially by women.

Why women should avoid Anadrol

Besides the side effects caused by this anabolic steroid, many of the side effects are not reversible. This is one of the reasons many female bodybuilders have a deep voice.

Even in low doses (10-20mg) Anadrol will most likely cause symptoms of masculinization.

I even did some research on a few of the popular bodybuilding forums, the consensus is that women should avoid taking Anadrol regardless of their goals.

Another thing a lot of women don’t realize is that with steroids being illegal in many countries even if you try to buy Anadrol it’s hard to know if what you are ordering is actually the real thing.

You may think you ordered Anadrol but what you may be getting something that could cause even worse side effects which is all the more reason to look for a safe anabolic alternative.

Why do women take Anadrol

The main reason women use Anadrol is for the sole purpose of increasing strength and gaining a lot of muscle fast.

Professional bodybuilders and powerlifters usually have the most to gain from using Anadrol and are willing to suffer through the side effects in exchange for the benefits this anabolic steroid has to offer.

Most women don’t want big bulging muscles, if you do then we would highly recommend you first have a long hard talk with both your doctor and a certified trainer so that you fully understand all of the risks associated with steroids.

Anadrol has a short half life

The definition of a steroid half-life is considered from the moment when a steroid enters your system and the amount of time its effect remains active in your body, the half-life of Anadrol is about 9 hours.

Even though the half-life of Anadrol is only 9 hours Anadrol can be detected for up to two months after you have stopped using it.

So now from what we know about Anadrol, it is not a wise decision for any women to use it.

So what can you take instead?

For those of you who want to gain some muscle and boost strength I am going to recommend a legal Anadrol alternative, so if you are interested please continue reading.

What is Anadrole?

Anadrole is a safe alternative to the steroid Anadrol, while it’s considered a legal steroid, Anadrole contains essential nutrients that can be safely used by women to increase muscle and gain strength without any side effects.

Anadrole works by mimicking the effect of anabolic Anadrole.

How is this possible you ask?

It’s actually pretty simple, unlike anabolic androgenic steroids that are chemical compounds, Anadrole has a similar effect of Oxymetholone. When you workout your body requires oxygen, ATP (adenosine triphosphate) and red blood cells. When all three of these are presents it fuels muscle and prevents fatigue, this allows you to train harder and of course build more strength and muscle.

Anadrole is not only effective while you train it also helps speed up muscle recovery.

Benefits of Anadrole:

Ingredients:

Tribulus Terrestris

Tribulus Terrestris is known best for its libido-boosting properties in both men and women, what you may not realize is that Tribulus Terrestris also works as a potent energy booster. It works by boosting more oxygen to your cells giving you plenty of endurance while you work out.

Soy and Whey proteins

Some of you may already know that in order to gain muscle you can eat certain low-fat protein foods, unfortunately, a lot of women have hectic schedules and struggle with following a protein-rich diet. Anadrole contains Soy and whey protein which are essential for gaining muscle.

Shilajit Concentrate (fulvic acids)

Shilajit Concentrate helps improve muscle endurance, nutrient absorption, and boost testosterone production. Yes, women also need testosterone in order to gain muscle plus it keeps your sex drive healthy.

How effective is Anadrole?

Anadrol can make a big difference in how you train, it will help improve athletic endurance and ensure you are getting all the right nutrients your body needs. You don’t have to take my word for it, there are dozens of customer testimonials from both men and women who have used legal steroids and the results are amazing.

Is Anadrole right for you?

If you are looking for moderate muscle gains along with better endurance and strength you will love the benefits Anadrole has to offer, however, if you are looking for massive muscle gains like a pro bodybuilder the only way you will achieve that kind of size is with performance-enhancing drugs which we all know have side effects.

Price

A one month supply of Crazy bulk Androle cost $54.99 the company also offers a buy 2 get one free which I recommend because for the best gains it takes 8 weeks.

Where to buy

You can only buy Anadrole from the official website, this will ensure you receive a genuine product and free worldwide shipping.

Conclusion

Anadrole is probably one of the best steroids that offers women the best bang for their money. Its main purpose is to help you gain muscle and strength and if that’s not enough you can always stack it with other popular legal steroids for an improved physique.

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Anabolic steroids are substances that are often used by female athletes, fitness models, and bodybuilders. At one point I stupidly tried them myself and did not have a good experience. Since then I have found better ways to improve my physique with different training methods, a good diet, and supplementation. I’m not saying that you should not take steroids, however, there are many things women should consider before using anabolic steroids.

I’m sure some of you have seen women with an incredible body at your gym. When you do it makes the imagination wander, those women with big breasts or a big booty we can assume have had some kind of surgical enhancement, then there are women who have vascular rock hard muscles and curves that make you wonder how did they get that way.

Not to be critical but today’s generation often look for shortcuts or an easy way to do just about anything, including a physical transformation with the help of anabolic steroids.

It’s a known fact that if you take steroids even without working out they help increase muscle and eliminate body fat. Working out enhances the process, even more, the problem is steroids can only do so much.

We have all heard of the side effects from anabolic steroids which I have discussed here, in this article, I am going to share with you what I have learned about anabolic steroids and why most women should avoid them.

One of the reasons I write about this topic is because not a day goes by that I don’t hear women discussing their intent to take steroids, the problem is that a lot of these women are not even physically ready, and much less understand how they work.

Many women just know of other women who have used them before and think they should also try them.

What are anabolic steroids?

Anabolic steroids are derivatives of the male hormone testosterone.

Just hearing male hormone would make a lot of women run in the opposite direction, that is unless you are planning on a sex change in the near future.

Yes, women who take testosterone will begin to experience man like traits, that’s because the main sex hormone in women is estrogen.

Women do produce testosterone but only about one-seventh of what men produce.

Even though women produce less testosterone than men do, it does seem to play an important part in boosting female sex drive and mood.

Testosterone can also help prevent the onset of osteoporosis which is often responsible for bone fractures and breaks.

When women take testosterone it can cause several problems that range from shrinking breasts, a bigger clitoris, a deeper voice and excess facial and body hair.

In spite of the side effects caused by steroids some women are still willing to try them.

The biggest issue I have seen is that a lot of women want to take steroids long before they have achieved as much as they possibly can with plain old diet and exercise.

Have you ever seen a woman who has taken steroids for a long time?

For some females, a rugged more masculine look may be fine but others want to keep their femininity intact.

Taking anabolic steroids is serious business but why are some women so obsessed with taking steroids?

Reasons why women want to take steroids:

• Get rid of body fat
• Increase muscle mass *beyond their normal potential)
• Increase strength
• Boost physical performance
• Improve muscle definition and vascularity

If you visit some of the message boards on popular forums you will find women there who want to take steroids for some of the strangest reasons, I have seen anything from women who are going on a cruise or special social event or those who want to look good for spring break at the beach.

I’m sure there are dozens of ways to justify steroid use but I always say that taking steroids should be a last resort.

While it is true that female bodybuilders and fitness models that take anabolic steroids have usually been training for several years and have made a career out of bodybuilding and fitness, most of these women have special doctors and trainers to guide them, even so, its risky business.

Reasons why women should avoid anabolic steroids

You don’t fully understand the risks

Most women play down the risks and side effects associated with using anabolic steroids, you will be told that certain steroids are female-friendly, the truth is there is no such thing as a female-friendly steroid.

Why some claim female-friendly steroids exist.

Each anabolic steroid has something called a half-life, this is the amount of time a substance stays in your body. There are both slow and fast-acting esters, the difference between the two is how long the substance remains in your body.

Female friendly steroids are those with fast acting esthers.

The reason they are considered friendly is that if they do begin to cause side effects stopping them immediately will prevent further side effects from occurring.

For example, taking slow-acting esters could cause your voice to deepen and your clitoris to grow, many times once the side effects begin to surface there is no guarantee they can be reversed.

Even anabolic steroids with fast-acting steroids have side effects.

Most of the fast-acting steroids are metabolized fast so you have to take them more often, in most cases every day, since they are processed by your liver they can begin to affect it.

Oral steroids are metabolized by the liver and are more toxic.

It will be hard to avoid symptoms of masculinization

Even the mildest steroid will cause some sort of steroid virilization to happen, even if you do a few short term cycles that cause side effects that amount to 2% every time you take them, after three cycles you will have some degree of masculinization.

Imagine taking steroids for several years, this will definitely have side effects.

Sooner or later you will lose your gains

There are few women that can keep a constant training regimen, once again those that do are doing it because it’s their career, they earn money from it. If you are just doing it for a hobby for the sake of looking good why would you risk your health?

Pro fitness models and bodybuilders quickly lose their gains after they stop using steroids.

After female bodybuilders or fitness models retire you will notice that they quickly begin to lose muscle and begin to gain weight. Taking steroids is no different than working out, as long as you workout you can usually consume more food (calories). The minute you stop working out and continue to eat the same amount of food you gain weight.

Taking anabolic steroids is no different, while you take them you are stronger, have a faster metabolism, and more endurance, the minute you stop taking them you will quickly lose your gains, this cannot only affect your body it may also affect some women psychologically.

Most women should not take anabolic steroids

I invite any woman who is interested in taking some kind of anabolic steroid to do their own research. Visit different steroid forums and you will see that most experts will tell women to avoid anabolic steroids if they can. Having a better-looking body is more about proper training and diet. In fact, I have personally been able to bring my body fat down considerably just by eliminating complex carbs from my diet.

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Supplements can also be helpful

If you want to gain muscle and burn body fat there are dozens of supplements that can help. Dietary supplements, if used properly and with proper training, can be almost as effective as steroids.

Supplements like Clenbutrol contain ingredients that help speed up your body’s metabolism without side effects. So don’t be afraid to experiment with different supplements.

Conclusion

Just because you think that anabolic steroids are the answer to transforming your physique they are not. Anabolic steroids might seem like magic pills, however,  they are not something you should mess around with.

I personally feel much better knowing that I have earned my physique from hard work and proper nutrition, I can’t speak for other women because each individual has to choose what they feel is right for them.

Disclaimer:

This article along with other content on my blog is made for entertainment and informative purposes only, it is not to be perceived as professional advice in regards to health, fitness or any other field.

All views expressed on my blog are my own and do not represent the opinion of any entity which I have been, am now or will be affiliated with.

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Hi My name is Rosalie and the author of Womenandmuscle.com I started this blog to help women understand a little about the side effects of anabolic steroids and share some of my favorite alternatives that have helped me stay in shape and improve my performance in the gym.

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Gaining muscle with steroids is something some women may consider when they want to get into shape.

In previous articles, I have discussed and reviewed individual anabolic steroids and the side effects they can have on women.

Even though some women realize the dangers involved from taking steroids, they will still follow through and use them.

I was one of those women.

Stubborn me said what can possibly go wrong?

I had read countless forums before I started my cycle,  it seemed that there were more women who benefited from using steroids than those who did not.

However, if you think about it, most women who have had bad side effects from taking steroids will run away scared.

If you had a bad experience as I did, the last thing you want to do is tell everyone on a public forum what happened.

Women who consider steroids are usually looking for one of two things, they want to increase muscle and eliminate body fat.

There are a few exceptions though, powerlifters take steroids to help gain strength while athletes like sprinters and runners will take them to increase endurance.

Obviously, if you are a professional athlete, rules were meant to be broken and many women do break the rules for the sake of keeping up with the competition.

There are many countries that allow their athletes to use anabolic steroids in order to have an edge over their competitors.

Most women who take steroids, especially in the US do if for one thing and that is to look good.

Anabolic steroids can make it easier for women to burn body fat and gain muscle.

If you don’t, believe me, all it takes is spending a few minutes on Instagram and what you will see are dozens of hard body women showing off what they have.

Many of them have incredible legs a big booty and nice abs.

I’m not saying that they do not work because they do. However, anabolic steroids allow them to gain lean muscle and thickness.

Without a doubt steroids make it easy for women to gain muscle in all the right places.

Most women use steroids that are considered mild like Anavar and Primobolan,  these are mostly for burning fat and increasing muscle definition. However,  in order to gain muscle, they need to use steroids that are more potent (androgenic) which are not considered female friendly.

Steroids cause symptoms of Virilization.

Virilization means that it can cause man like traits in women, this is because steroids increase the male sex hormone testosterone.

The side effects can be mild to severe and can cause clitoral enlargement, facial hair, deepening of the voice and a slew of other side effects.

Steroids used for bulking:

• Deca Durabolin
• Trenbolone

While these steroids are primarily used for bulking as a woman you should avoid them.

Why?

Because the side effects can be harsh and may be irreversible.

Deca-Durabolin

Deca is a steroid woman will look for when they want to gain muscle, unfortunately, Deca (nandrolone) can have some pretty bad side effects.

Some women say they have taken Deca in low doses and have had very few side effects from this steroid, however, others have reported the opposite.

The issue with Deca is not so much that it’s potent, the problem is that the half-life is about two weeks.

The half life is the length of time a steroid remains in you system.

When you inject Deca Durabolin it spikes for the first 24-48 hours and can last up to two weeks.

Why this is bad.

Because, if you begin to notice emasculating effects those will continue to progress until the end of the half-life, in this case about two weeks.

So, if you do begin to notice symptoms of deepening of the voice or clitoral enlargement it may be too late.

While some women do take Deca there is no guarantee that his steroid is not going to cause side effects even in low doses.

Trenbolone

Trenbolone is a scary steroid even when taken by men, you can only imagine the side effects it can have on women. I mention Tren because in spite of all the warnings there are some women who will actually consider it.

Yes, it can help you gain muscle but it can also make you look like the incredible hulk.

Tren is a steroid that is highly androgenic.

While there are women who brag about taking this anabolic steroid the side effects are usually harsh. In fact, most guys will steer away from Tren because of the side effects.

Can it help you gain muscle? It sure can, but are the side effects worth it? Probably not.

Some of the side effects of Trenbolone include:

• Deepening of the voice
• Excess body hair (all over)
• Thickening of the skin
• Clitoral enlargement

The half-life of trenbolone is about 2-3 days, even in low doses 10-30mg every other day, it can still cause side effects although it usually takes about a week or so for the bad side effects to kick in.

One of the first side effects is usually a deeper voice, it may start out crackling and eventually become deeper unless you stop taking the steroid.

While Trenbolone is used by women it is not recommended under any condition.

Women who have used tren to gain muscle usually don’t care about physical transformations and are willing to accept the masculine side effects.

So, what do you do if you want to gain muscle?

All women can gain muscle, but since women are physiologically different than men, it’s hard to gain muscle

like a guy.

You can workout smarter, lifting more weight with fewer reps can help you increase muscle.

Try and focus on major muscle groups like legs, back, and chest.

Compound movements like squats, deadlifts and bench press all help stimulate more muscle.

Conclusion

Ask any bodybuilder or personal trainer if gaining muscle with steroids is a good decision and he or she will probably discourage you from doing so.

Gaining muscle with steroids is a serious decision, and as a woman, you are obviously willing to take a risk that can affect your health and physical appearance for the rest of your life.

I personally like to keep things natural, it has worked for me plus I sleep better at night.

Rosalie Bennoto

Hi My name is Rosalie and the author of Womenandmuscle.com I started this blog to help women understand a little about the side effects of anabolic steroids and share some of my favorite alternatives that have helped me stay in shape and improve my performance in the gym.

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