Anavar (Oxandrolone) Guide: Cycles, Dosage & Results

Escrito por Alexander · Entrenador Personal Certificado ISSA

Anavar (Oxandrolone) is one of the mildest and most popular oral steroids — prized for lean, dry gains, strength and fat loss with a low side-effect profile. It’s a favorite for cutting, recomposition, and one of the few compounds well tolerated by women.

Educational information

General information, not medical advice. Even mild orals are liver-toxic; use liver support and get bloodwork.

What Anavar does

Lean, dry muscle with no water retention
Noticeable strength gains
Fat loss and a harder, more defined look
Muscle preservation in a calorie deficit
No aromatization (no estrogenic bloat)

Dosage

Level	Men (per day)	Women (per day)	Duration
Beginner	20–30 mg	5–10 mg	6–8 weeks
Intermediate	30–50 mg	10–15 mg	6–8 weeks
Advanced	50–80 mg	15–20 mg	6–8 weeks

Split the dose across the day for stable levels. Women tolerate Anavar well at low doses, with low virilization risk.

Cycles and stacks

Solo (women / mild): Anavar alone works well for a lean, defined look.
Cutting stack (men): pair with a testosterone base and/or Winstrol for a dry, hard finish.
Always run a testosterone base if you’re male, and follow with PCT.

Side effects

Anavar is mild but not side-effect free: it’s hepatotoxic (use liver support, don’t exceed 8 weeks), can suppress natural testosterone, and may affect cholesterol. Women should watch for signs of virilization and keep doses low.