<div>Anavar was the old American brand for the oral steroid oxandrolone, first produced in 1964 by the drug manufacturer Searle. It was designed as an extremely mild anabolic, which could even be safely used as a growth stimulant in children. One immediately thinks of the standard worry, "stunt growth steroids". But it is actually the excess estrogen produced by most steroids that is the culprit, just as it is the reason why women stop growing earlier and have a shorter average stature than men. Oxandrolone will not aromatize, and therefore the anabolic effect of the compound can actually promote linear growth. Women usually tolerate this drug well in low doses, and at one point it was prescribed for the treatment of osteoporosis. As opinions surrounding steroids began to change in the 1980s, prescriptions for oxandrolone began to decline. Late sales likely led Searle to stop manufacturing in 1989, and it had disappeared from U.S. pharmacies until recently. Oxandrolone tablets are again available within the United States by BTG, bearing the new brand Oxandrin. BTG purchased rights to Searle's drug and it is now manufactured for the new purpose of treating HIV/AIDS-related waste syndrome.</div><div><br></div><div>In France Anavar is a mild anabolic with low androgenic activity. Its reduced androgenic activity is due to the fact that it is a derivative of dihydrotestosterone (DHT). Although one would think that this would make a more androgenic steroid, it actually creates a steroid that is less androgenic because it is already "5-alpha reduced". In other words, it does not have the ability to interact with the enzyme 5-alpha reductase and convert into a more potent dihydro° form. It is a simple question of where a steroid is able to be potentiated in the body, and with oxandrolone we do not have the same potential as testosterone, which is several times more active in androgen-sensitive tissues compared to muscle tissue due to its conversion to DHT. Oxandrolone essence has a balanced level of power in androgenic target muscles and tissues like the scalp, skin and prostate. It is a similar situation as seen with Primobolan and Winstrol, which are also derived from dihydrotestosterone not yet known to be very androgenic substances.</div><div><br></div><h3 style="font-family: "Open Sans", sans-serif; color: rgb(102, 102, 102);" >For what is used in France</h3><div><br></div><div>This steroid works well for promoting strength and duality of muscle mass gains, although its gentle nature makes it less than ideal for goals. Among bodybuilders it is most commonly used during the cutting phases of training when water retention is a concern. The standard dose for men is in the range of 20-50mg per day, a level that should produce noticeable results. It can be combined with anabolics like Primobolan and Winstrol to achieve a harder, more defined look without adding water retention. These combinations are very popular and can significantly improve the physique show. One can also add strong non-flavoring androgens such as Halotestin, Proviron or trenbolone. In this case, androgen really helps to harden the muscles, while making the conditions more favorable for fat reduction. Some athletes choose to incorporate oxandrolone into bulky batteries, but usually with standard medications like testosterone or Dianabol. The usual goal in this case is an additional gain in strength, as well as more quality look at the androgen in bulk. Women in France who fear the masculinizing effects of many steroids would be quite comfortable using this drug, as this is very rarely seen in low doses. Here, a daily dosage of 5 mg is expected to grow significantly without the remarkable androgenic side effects of other drugs. Avid females may wish to add mild anabolics like Winstrol, Primobolan or Durabolin. When combined with such anabolics, the user should notice faster, more pronounced muscle-building effects, but can also increase the likelihood of androgenic accumulation.</div><div><br></div><h3 style="font-family: "Open Sans", sans-serif; color: rgb(102, 102, 102);" >Secondary effects notes in France</h3><div><br></div><div>She studies using low doses of this compound note minimal interference with natural testosterone production. Similarly when used alone in small quantities there is usually no need for auxiliary drugs like Clomid/Nolvadex or HCG. This has a lot to do with the fact that it does not turn into estrogen, which we know has an extremely profound effect on the production of endogenous hormones. Without estrogen to trigger negative feedback, we seem to note a higher threshold before inhibition is noted. But at higher doses, of course, a suppression of natural testosterone levels will still occur with this drug as with any anabolic/androgenic steroid and therefore require post-cycle therapy to restore HPTA.</div>