The use of pharmacology in bodybuilding is associated with certain factors that influence their positive use. If you use steroids without adhering to certain rules of treatment, then getting the expected results is very problematic. As a rule, beginner athletes suffer from this.
One of the most important factors is considered to be a healthy diet during the steroid use stage. Nutrition plays an important role in a person’s life, since a person’s health and the shape of his body directly depend on it. If you actively engage in sports, receiving advice from experienced athletes, but do not eat right, when the body does not receive the full range of nutrients, you should not count on a positive result. Only an integrated approach to any problem can give a positive result.
Content
- 1 Steroids for women 1.1 Effects
- 1.2 Safe dosages
- 2.1 Oxandrolone (Anavar)
- 5.1 Other hormonal drugs
Examples of courses for women
Now we will look at two courses, the action of which is aimed at combating fat. They can also be used to increase endurance and strength.
Steroid course for women No. 1
The cycle duration is seven weeks. From the 1st to the 6th week, Oxandrolone is taken daily, 10 milligrams. Use Clenbuterol with ketonifene for the entire course according to the following scheme:
- 1st week – 20 micrograms.
- 2nd and 3rd weeks – 40 micrograms.
- 4th and 5th weeks – 60 micrograms.
- 6th and 7th weeks – 80 micrograms.
Steroid course for women No. 2
The duration of this cycle is eight weeks and is suitable for more experienced athletes. Growth hormone and Oxandrolone are used daily throughout the course, 1 IU and 10 milligrams, respectively. Cytomel must be used according to the following scheme:
- From the 1st to the 3rd week - the daily dose of the drug is 25 micrograms.
- Weeks 4 and 5 – Take 37.5 micrograms every day.
- From the 6th to the 8th week - the daily dose of Cytomel is 50 micrograms.
Steroids for women[edit | edit code]
Lyudmila Tuboltseva
Author: Yuri Bombela, with additions and corrections
Hormonal drugs are used in the treatment of women, and quite often. First of all, in the treatment of cancer. But even in this case, when hormonal drugs are prescribed by doctors and under strict medical supervision, it is not always possible to avoid the phenomenon of virilization, not to mention the uncontrolled use of androgens and anabolic steroids.
Previously, anabolic steroids were often prescribed to women to treat anemia, osteoporosis, cachexia and even depression.[1]
Most women professionally involved in bodybuilding and body fitness take anabolic drugs, since the hormonal and physiological characteristics of the female body do not allow them to naturally achieve relief and preserve muscle mass.
Effects[edit | edit code]
Oksana Grishina Kristina Vassilieva - the result of adequate use of pharmacology
- Muscle hypertrophy
- Fat Burning
- Increased strength and endurance
- Increased self-confidence and self-esteem (androgenic drugs have a pronounced psychotropic effect)
- Increased libido and sexual activity, increased clitoral sensitivity
Safe dosages[edit | edit code]
The range of safe doses of anabolic steroids varies from person to person and varies widely. Also, the volume of doses is determined by the physiological characteristics of the body: body weight, percentage of body fat, genetic characteristics of metabolism, nutritional conditions and the external environment. It should be emphasized that the use of potent drugs should be carried out under the supervision of a physician, while the risk of adverse reactions remains even when using minimal doses.
Anti-rebound cortisol blockers
During training, and even more so during a course of anabolic steroids and after it, the body is in a state of stress (although you may not feel it emotionally) and actively produces the stress hormone - cortisol. It significantly interferes with protein synthesis and promotes the catabolic process (protein and muscle breakdown). This is most noticeable during the drain, so you should take anti-catabolic drugs that block cortisol and slow down protein breakdown.
There are a huge number of such drugs, but we will not list them all here, since you will have to use more than enough chemistry in addition to them. We recommend only the most proven and relatively safe nutritional supplements.
- Whey protein, which can be replaced with a homemade protein shake.
- In the morning Leucine, BCAA or any complex of amino acids.
- Ascorbic acid - vitamin C.
- Omega-3.
Preferred anabolic steroids[edit | edit code]
Not all anabolic steroids are equally harmful to the female body. Some of them were created specifically for use by women and children. Among these are oxandrolone and methenolone, better known as Primobolan. Most often, monocourses (with one drug) or combinations with non-androgenic fat-burning agents are used. The duration of courses is selected individually depending on the body’s reaction, and as a rule does not exceed 1-1.5 months.
Oxandrolone (Anavar)[edit | edit code]
Oxandrolone is an almost ideal drug for use not only by women, but also by young athletes. The steroid does not lead to virilization at all at fairly safe dosages, and it does not in any way affect the so-called “growth zones” in young people. As for dosages, for women they should be slightly lower than for men.
Recommended dosage: 10-20 mg for 6-8 weeks.[2]
With prolonged use of high doses of the drug, virilization phenomena may occur [3].
Methenolone (Primobolan)[edit | edit code]
Methenolone, like oxandrolone, is an almost ideal steroid for women. Although pronounced virilization was not observed even with fairly significant dosages of the drug (about 400 mg per week), women should still limit themselves to smaller doses and not particularly delay taking the injection version of the drug (methenolone enanthate). The most commonly used injections in bodybuilding are 100 mg per week.[4]
According to Yuri Bombela, oral methenolone (methenolone acetate) can be used by women without any restrictions. Even dosages can be comparable to “male” ones.
Oxymetholone (Anadrol)[edit | edit code]
Oxymetholone has recently been used very actively in medical practice. Bill Roberts considers Anadrol the best choice for women.[5] Its main purpose is to help avoid loss of muscle mass in HIV-infected people, including women. Practice shows that the use of the drug in a dosage of 100-150 mg did not lead to the occurrence of virilization phenomena in women. Although oxymetholone can be considered relatively safe for women, the fair sex should not exceed a dosage of 50 mg per day.
Boldenone[edit | edit code]
With prolonged use of high doses of the drug, virilization phenomena may occur, namely, increased hair growth on the face and body. But this is with long-term use and high doses. Although this feature of the drug should not be underestimated, dosages of about 100-200 mg per week for 4-5 weeks are unlikely to lead to virilization. Interestingly, a mixture of boldenone undecylenate and methandriol dipropionate, known in our country under the brand name “Meprobolone”, is more acceptable for women than boldenone itself.
Testosterone propionate[edit | edit code]
Testosterone propionate can, with some reservations, be recommended for use by women. In any case, its use, according to Yuri Bombela, is safer for women than the use of nandrolone. Unlike men, representatives of the fair sex should undergo injections much less frequently - once every 4-6 days. The usual volume of one injection is 25-50 mg of the drug. If virilization phenomena occur, injections should be stopped immediately.
Oralturinabol[edit | edit code]
The drug can be considered quite safe for women; in moderate dosages over a short period of time, it does not lead to virilization phenomena. This is confirmed by the practice of its use.
Nandrolone[edit | edit code]
It must be said that in the 50-60s of the last century, nandrolone was quite widely used to treat women within the framework of traditional medicine. Until the early 90s of the same century, it was actively used by women in sports practice. The experiments of Goossens and Heinonen shook the position of nandrolone. In the first case, women took nandrolone decanoate at a dosage of 50 mg every 3-4 days and 50% of them experienced virilization phenomena. In the second case, virilization phenomena were found in all subjects, but nothing was said about dosages.
However, a dosage of 100 mg per week (50 mg once every 3-4 days) for women can indeed be considered clearly too high. In an experiment conducted in 1996, the dose of nandrolone, again decanoate, was extremely low - 30 mg once every two weeks. No one here has experienced the phenomena of virilization. The given dosages should be considered extremes, and those who definitely want to experiment with nandrolone can be advised to “balance” between them. Naturally, when the first signs of virilization appear, the drug should be stopped immediately.
Antiestrogens[edit | edit code]
It is clear that the use of aromatase inhibitors for women makes no sense. Moreover, a decrease in estrogen levels leads to worsening virilization phenomena.
Estrogen receptor blockers – Clomid (clomiphene citrate) and tamoxifen – are used as post-course therapy.
And also such a drug as aminoglutethimide (orimethene, cytadren). Both Clomid, and especially tamoxifen, are very widely used in medical practice in the treatment of cancer in women. Both drugs allow you to adjust hormonal levels, changing the estradiol/testosterone ratio in favor of the latter. Dosages may be the same as for men.
There is often information about the use of aminoglutethimide. Aminoglutethimide is not only an aromatase inhibitor, but also suppresses the biosynthesis of estrogen and cortisol, that is, it has an anti-catabolic effect.
Nutrition for gaining muscle mass
A course of steroids involves high costs for the body to build muscles. The body tries to replenish costs with a reserve; for this it needs “building material” and time. The basic rule: you need to receive more than you spend. Only in this case will muscle growth occur.
Without proper nutrition, any steroid cycle will be a waste of money and time.
It follows from this that during the course you need to adjust your diet.
How many calories do you need per day on the course?
It is well known that a person engaged in heavy physical labor spends on average 2300-3300 kcal. per day. The approximate required amount of calories can be calculated using the formula WEIGHT (in kg) X 30 = .... Kcal. Those. if you weigh 80 kg, then you need 80*30=2400 kcal. This is the approximate minimum amount of energy needed to maintain your weight.
During the course, this norm should be increased by 600-700 kcal. This is the only way to maintain a positive energy balance under extreme loads.
This formula is not universal and should be adjusted taking into account your body type (ectomorph, mesomorph and endomorph), daily activity (whether you swing a sledgehammer at work or sit at the computer all day). For example, a thin person with high activity at work can easily add 1000 kcal to his minimum energy reserve and everything will be positive. A full endomorph may begin to gain fat tissue and 500 extra kcal will be enough for him.
You can figure out the optimal proportion for yourself over time.
Optimal diet. Nutrient ratio.
Once you have decided on the number of calories, you need to choose the optimal diet. The optimal ratio of nutrients in your diet will be:
- proteins – 20-30%
- carbohydrates – 50-60%
- fats – 10-20%
The best nutrient on the course is animal protein.
It is found in maximum concentration in fish, poultry, eggs, and dairy products. Tables of caloric content of foods can be found on medical and other websites. You need about 2-3 g of protein per kg. body weight. Your task is to get the required amount of protein from these products for your daily diet. Protein is the main building material for your muscles. I repeat, it is better to use animal protein rather than plant protein.
If proteins are building materials, then carbohydrates are a source of energy . Total carbohydrates, as mentioned earlier, should be 50-60% of the total calories. Carbohydrates are simple (various sweets) and complex (cereals). Complex carbohydrates (rice, buckwheat) should be used in the daily diet, while simple ones can be used only after training for quick recovery.
When and how to eat to gain weight?
Eat more often and in small portions. The optimal number of meals is 6-8. The interval between meals is 2-3 hours. This chart is useful in several ways.
reasons:
- uniform supply of nutrients throughout the day without dips
- all processes in your body (fat burning, weight gain) are more intense with this diet
- ability to absorb significantly more protein
In the morning we consume mainly carbohydrates, and in the evening - proteins. Since in the morning our body needs more energy for the coming day, and in the evening it needs building material for our muscles. Moreover, at night, when our body is motionless, excess energy from carbohydrates will be deposited in subcutaneous fat, which is undesirable.
Nutrition before, during and after training.
Before training, you need to consume only proteins and carbohydrates, and exclude fats.
Carbohydrates before exercise are essential to provide your muscles and brain with extra energy. To increase your energy tone, take a protein-carbohydrate mixture 30 minutes before the start of your workout (Carbohydrates should be complex). The largest portion of proteins and carbohydrates should be eaten after training. Before going to bed, take a serving of protein drink or cottage cheese.
With proper nutrition, the results from a course of steroids will be maximum; without it, any course will be a waste of time and money.
Side effects of steroids in women[edit | edit code]
Audrey Pfeilschifter
Most common adverse reactions:[6]
- Acne
- Male pattern hair growth (including alopecia)
- Deepening of the voice
- Male facial features
- Clitoral hypertrophy
- Breast atrophy
- Menstrual irregularities
- Infertility
- Mood swings and “steroid aggression”
- Vaginal discharge
- Immunity disorder
It is also possible to develop pathology of the cardiovascular system and liver damage (with the use of hepatotoxic drugs). Anabolic drugs lead to a decrease in the secretion of gonadotropic hormones, and therefore post-cycle therapy with tamoxifen or its analogues is required.
Read more:
Side effects of steroids
In addition to the above
Both before and after taking steroids, you will need to take hormone and biochemistry tests and show the results to your doctor. You should not start using anabolic steroids if you are still new to the sport. In any case, try lifting without chemicals for at least a couple of years.
By doing bodybuilding, without using AAS, you can easily build enough muscle for yourself and build a beautiful and slender body. And at the same time, you don’t have to wonder: how not to merge and not get blown away. But, of course, it’s up to the owner – it’s up to you to choose. Good luck in the gym!
Non-androgenic fat burning agents[edit | edit code]
Men and women differ in the so-called “problem zones” - places where subcutaneous fat is especially difficult to burn. If for men it is the abdominal area, then for women it is the buttocks and thighs. Therefore, clenbuterol and ephedrine, which primarily burn fat in the abdominal area, may be completely useless for women.
A shift in favor of testosterone will make getting rid of fat in problem areas more effective. Secondly, local injections of a drug such as lipostabil. True, this drug has yet to prove its effectiveness.
Mention should be made of drugs that reduce insulin resistance - metformin and moxonidine (Physiotens). For most women, metformin causes nausea, at least in the first 4-5 days of taking it. In men, this phenomenon is observed extremely rarely. Finally, topiramate is very promising in this regard, but experiments with it are still very far from being completed.
Other hormonal drugs[edit | edit code]
Increasingly, growth hormone, insulin, insulin-like growth factor - IGF-1 and other peptides are beginning to be used in female bodybuilding. Naturally, we must remember that these drugs also have side effects, and very serious ones. The fact that they do not cause virilization phenomena does not mean that they can be used, turning a blind eye to other side effects.
Interestingly, the effective dosage of growth hormone for women is approximately one and a half times higher than the dosage for men. In relation to IGF-1, however, nothing similar was observed.
Thyroid hormones (T3, thyroxine) have a powerful fat-burning effect.
Do women need PCT?
The question of whether PCT is necessary remains a popular one. As you know, men carry out restorative therapy to accelerate the processes of testosterone synthesis, but girls do not need this. Of course, dough is present in the female body, but in minimal quantities. As when talking about the use of pharmaceuticals, PCT should be treated with the utmost caution.
Let's start with the fact that aromatase inhibitors are strictly prohibited for women after the course. If necessary, you should opt for Tamoxifen and Clomid. These drugs belong to the group of estrogen receptor blockers. It should also be remembered that withdrawal from the anabolic cycle should be gradual. Simply put, during the last week of the cycle you should systematically reduce the dosage of AAS. In practice it might look like this:
- 2 days – the dosage of anabolic steroids will be 75 percent of that used.
- 2 days – the number of medications taken is reduced to 50%.
- 3 days - use only 25 percent of your dose.
Among the main side effects after the course in girls it is worth noting depression, increased appetite and decreased efficiency of the immune system. In the first case, tincture of valerian, glycine, and sex will help. You can overcome your appetite on your own, and to restore your immunity, take appropriate medications and vitamins.
Training during the recovery period or post-anabolic exercises in the gym
For example, you trained your hands “naturally”, you were an ordinary outstanding athlete, you had time and load. Then they decided to put on a course that made you into a monster for 4-6 weeks that can lift, pull and push any weight. We gained weight and increased our performance. But it’s all over and you need to return to regular training on the “buckwheat”.
There is a visual loss of mass, but even worse things are happening inside. The endocrine system does not work in its own rhythm, reference points are lost. Your body is not adapted to the upcoming load, and you are confused with what frequency to train. After the course, your return is not even to the level of natural training, but lower. The weights you should take are those that were used during training and using sports nutrition, and even then not the maximum.
For example, if you benched 100 kg 8 times, during the course you benched 15, then after Khimki you need to lower the bar to 6, or maybe less, because this can be very stressful for the body.
Restoring your maximum performance will not be easy. This will take months, for some it may take a whole year. Most athletes cannot train without steroids and wait until the maximum results come naturally. Therefore, they set themselves another course. The points are lost again, progress is not controlled or managed.
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Author: ForceMan from 3-09-2015, 21:17
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