Anavar post cycle bloods

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Fasting glucose was lower than healthy range but I got bloods taken post a heavy squat session followed up by spin class, on a 16 hr fast. Thyroid was ok, on the low end but in range.

All in all pretty healthy. The only concerning result is my very low female hormone values, but (sorry TMI) I haven't menstruated in almost a year and a half. So that's a matter separate from the anavar that I'm sure the doc will address with me next week. He has suggested I have the 'female athlete triad' - overtraining and undereating causing hormone issues.

Pediatr Ann. 2016 Mar 1;45(3)
Amenorrhea in the Female Athlete: What to Do and When to Worry.
Berz K, McCambridge T.

Abstract
Functional hypothalamic amenorrhea is a diagnosis of exclusion that is common in female athletes, particularly those participating in aesthetic sports (ballet, other dance genres, figure skating, and gymnastics) and endurance sports (cross-country running). Although common, it should be considered abnormal even in the high-level elite athlete. Amenorrhea in combination with low energy availability and low bone density is labeled "the Female Athlete Triad." Studies have demonstrated numerous long-term consequences of athletes suffering from all or a portion of this triad, including increased rate of musculoskeletal injuries, stress fractures, abnormal lipid profiles, endothelial dysfunction, potential irreversible bone loss, depression, anxiety, low self- esteem, and increased mortality. This article provides the clinician with the tools to evaluate an athlete with secondary amenorrhea, reviews the recommended treatment options for affected athletes, and discusses when to return to the activity in an effort to facilitate "healthy" participation.

 

[Wendylifts]

Happy...how are you feeling after your cycle? What are the changes (if any) in your body? Still leaning out? Is it easier?

 

[Happycamper]

Results still coming in with the only abnormal result so far - DHEA S is elevated. But...surprise, surprise, DHEA S is a male hormone made in the adrenal gland. Women my age should be in the range of 45-270, I was 368.

 

[Happycamper]

Happy...how are you feeling after your cycle? What are the changes (if any) in your body? Still leaning out? Is it easier?

I am feeling really, really good now, 16 days post cycle.

10 days post cycle were AWFUL.
Workouts have been ok tho. Strength there but not endurance or that aggressiveness you get on cycle. Pumps continued until about day 10 post cycle.

I swear I felt it on day 10 just felt the var completely exit my system. My mood was better. I looked way slimmer/leaner overnight. No more painful pumps at the gym. I know there is supposed to be a 8hr half life but so much var every day for weeks on end, I doubt it just leaves your system overnight.

Hair still shedding like crazy but I also have a lot of baby hairs growing in too, so it's growing back. My body just looks better day by day, but I'm still putting in work at the gym and being about 90% clean with my diet.

 

[Happycamper]

Thankfully I have a ton of hair, but I noticed yesterday how prominent my scalp is at my part...I lost a significant amount on cycle and one of the main reasons I didn't do the full 12 weeks.

 

[Happycamper]

Additional note on the most recent DHEA S result too: this is the androgen responsible for virilization in women. So we can see how AAS usage, even at low dosages and short cycles, will cause some virilization. It's interesting to me how my test was normal but DHEA S so elevated. I suppose a longer cycle, higher dose, etc would have resulted in voice changes or excessive hair growth. I did lose a lot of breast tissue as well.

Good thing my arse grew...lol.

 

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Results still coming in with the only abnormal result so far - DHEA S is elevated. But...surprise, surprise, DHEA S is a male hormone made in the adrenal gland. Women my age should be in the range of 45-270, I was 368.View attachment 42313

Do you have a history of pcos, HC?

 

[Happycamper]

Do you have a history of pcos, HC?

I do have a diagnosed case of PCOS due to elevated prolactin levels tested way back when I was 20 years old and abnormal cycle and a bit of insulin resistance.

 

[gr8whitetrukker]

I dunno bout yall
But she's lookin good
Thinning hair or not

 

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I do have a diagnosed case of PCOS due to elevated prolactin levels tested way back when I was 20 years old and abnormal cycle and a bit of insulin resistance.

If you haven't already, that might be something you should to mention to your doc.

Your tests look great but excess DHEA, suppressed FSH, normal LH and amenorrhea are often seen in women with PCOS.

No need to be concerned, just something to consider.

 

[Happycamper]

If you haven't already, that might be something you should to mention to your doc.

Your tests look great but excess DHEA, suppressed FSH, normal LH and amenorrhea are often seen in women with PCOS.

No need to be concerned, just something to consider.

The only concern I have is diminished bone density due to amenorrhea. I have had a successful pregnancy and if I'm infertile...so be it. I'm 32 soon so my mothering time is coming to an end and i probably will be forever single

And the excess androgen probably serves me well in the gym.

My doc knows. I just don't want him to suspect AAS usage as I'm pretty jacked right now.

A girl on my other board with a bone density disease actually had increased bone mass on anavar! It was crazy.

 

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The only concern I have is diminished bone density due to amenorrhea. I have had a successful pregnancy and if I'm infertile...so be it. I'm 32 soon so my mothering time is coming to an end and i probably will be forever single

And the excess androgen probably serves me well in the gym.

My doc knows. I just don't want him to suspect AAS usage as I'm pretty jacked right now.

A girl on my other board with a bone density disease actually had increased bone mass on anavar! It was crazy.

Okay good.

FWIW, most docs are too clueless to suspect AAS use, especially in female patients.

 

[Happycamper]

I dunno bout yall
But she's lookin good
Thinning hair or not

You're appealing my not-so-inner attention whore

I remember you complaining about the hair that clogs your drain on the pet peeve's thread...imagine that on cycle!

 

[Happycamper]

@Dr JIM, I meant to tag you in this thread as you may be interested in the results for educational purposes. Nothing alarming but female post cycle bloods nonetheless.

 

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A girl on my other board with a bone density disease actually had increased bone mass on anavar! It was crazy.

I'm not surprised.

I'm 32 soon so my mothering time is coming to an end and i probably will be forever single

Not if you can get over your clean freak nature. You can do it, HC. I know you can. Embrace your inner slob and set yourself free. It's liberating, I promise.

 

[Dr JIM]

Okay good.

FWIW, most docs are too clueless to suspect AAS use, especially in female patients.

That depends upon the involved females body habitus. Any good GYN doc knows full well those laboratory and physical features of females with AIH associated amenorrhea, but many elect not to ask directly, but rather reflect upon the issue in a more inconsequential manner, IME. (However If youre referring to a GP then youre absolutely on spot CBS)

Heck about every non-specalized GYN conference will devote at least one to two hours to the female athlete and several hours on amenorrhea alone. So they know MUCH more than many are led to believe.

Moreover although its not the only contributing factor, once a females TBF drops below somewhere bt 5-10% the frequency of amenorrhea increases considerably.

 

[Wendylifts]

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Thankfully I have a ton of hair, but I noticed yesterday how prominent my scalp is at my part...I lost a significant amount on cycle and one of the main reasons I didn't do the full 12 weeks.

Look how cute you are! I love how all the meso women are hard-ass lifters covered in a candy coated shell.

Thanks for the info! It's odd how so many have experienced hair loss or growth. Sometimes I wonder if we get too inside our heads and get a group hypochondriac vibe going. LOL. Probably not.

 

[Crystal234]

Look how cute you are! I love how all the meso women are hard-ass lifters covered in a candy coated shell.

Thanks for the info! It's odd how so many have experienced hair loss or growth. Sometimes I wonder if we get too inside our heads and get a group hypochondriac vibe going. LOL. Probably not.

Have you had any hair loss since starting your cycle? I haven't noticed any extra shedding so far, however I found my first grey hair yesterday. Lol! I'm sure that isn't AAS related, but still.

 

[Wendylifts]

Have you had any hair loss since starting your cycle? I haven't noticed any extra shedding so far, however I found my first grey hair yesterday. Lol! I'm sure that isn't AAS related, but still.

Me? No. No hair loss or gain. Plenty of grey hair though, to be fair, that was there before. It seems like more every time I look. I have a bride of Frankenstein thing going on right now that's got me freaking out.

 

[Crystal234]

Me? No. No hair loss or gain. Plenty of grey hair though, to be fair, that was there before. It seems like more every time I look. I have a bride of Frankenstein thing going on right now that's got me freaking out.

Good to know not everyone experiences hair loss on cycle. Phew!

Some women pay good money to get their hair done at a salon, with the Bride of Frankenstein look in mind. The silver chunks are pretty cool looking, IMO.