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The importance of getting your blood work done while using anabolic steroids cannot be stressed enough. The ideal situation would be to utilize the (3) types of tests listed below:
One pre cycle, on cycle and post cycle.
The pre cycle Tests- Baseline necessary tests:
Hormones (steroids)
Lipids (standard full Set)
Full Liver Panel
Blood
Kidney
Electrolytes, Mineral and Glucose
Prostate
These tests are done prior to taking any steroids.
It should be taken to give a baseline for our natural body levels, so you can check later how it will get affected by the use of steroids and to make sure it gets back to these normal ranges after coming off.
Its also used to see if there is any underlying potential health condition that can be worsened with steroids. For example if you have high lipids or liver enzymes profile, then its not smart at all to start the use of steroids, as it will cause this condition to increase and may develop potential health risks.
So you have to make sure that everything is in the normal range, and you have no problems, then the decision of starting to take steroids can be thought off.
The on cycle Tests - Tests needed during the use of steroids
Lipids (standard full Set)
Liver Panel (especial with hepatotoxic)
Blood
Kidney
Electrolytes, Mineral and Glucose
This is best done after 3-4 weeks from starting steroids use. Here we want to compare the results with the baseline ones we did pre cycle. If the body is too affected to a very dangerous rate, then steroids intake should be stopped and post cycle or necessary treatment should be used.
The post Cycle Tests - Tests needed after the use of steroids
Hormones (steroids, LH/FSH)
Lipids (Standard Full Set)
Liver Panel (especial with hepatotoxic)
Blood
Electrolytes, Mineral and Glucose
Prostate
The most important thing here is to look at the male hormones, and to make sure that the value are some what close to pre cycle levels, its shouldn't be the same, but as close as it can. Liver enzymes should also be lowering and closing to the baseline ones.
When you use anabolic steroids, the pituitary glands react to the exogenous hormones by going dormant. As a result, your LH and FSH will quickly drop to near 0, and your body will no longer produce testosterone on its own. It is true that certain steroids will suppress you faster and harder than others, but what is also true, is that all anabolic steroids are suppressive and will 'shut you down,' with proviron being the only exception due to its unique properties.
Therefore, depending on what compounds you use (testosterone, dianabol, deca durabolin), your estrogen may rise significantly, while other compounds (such DHT derivatives as masteron, proviron, winstrol) will actually inhibit estrogen.
A compound like trenbolone can quickly strain many of your lipids, and EQ (equipoise) is known to cause RBC rise, making blood donations imperative. Furthermore, trenbolone can also give false positives for estrogen with some blood work labs, so be aware of this.
Anabolic/androgenic steroids can have a number of potential negative health consequences, most commonly with regard to cardiovascular and liver health. These issues, however, can almost always be identified in blood work well before physical symptoms become apparent.
Cardiovascular disease, for example, is a disease that can take decades to progress. Cholesterol and triglyceride testing can be used to identify and control early risk factors and decisions that would support the disease over time. Liver damage is also generally obvious in liver enzyme tests well before it becomes visibly noticeable to the person.
So the bottom line is if you are going to do anabolic steroids, make sure to get blood work completed! Work with your physician (if he's cool), or research online what are acceptable levels while using anabolics. The end goal should always be to maximize your gains while minimizing the risk!
GD
One pre cycle, on cycle and post cycle.
The pre cycle Tests- Baseline necessary tests:
Hormones (steroids)
Lipids (standard full Set)
Full Liver Panel
Blood
Kidney
Electrolytes, Mineral and Glucose
Prostate
These tests are done prior to taking any steroids.
It should be taken to give a baseline for our natural body levels, so you can check later how it will get affected by the use of steroids and to make sure it gets back to these normal ranges after coming off.
Its also used to see if there is any underlying potential health condition that can be worsened with steroids. For example if you have high lipids or liver enzymes profile, then its not smart at all to start the use of steroids, as it will cause this condition to increase and may develop potential health risks.
So you have to make sure that everything is in the normal range, and you have no problems, then the decision of starting to take steroids can be thought off.
The on cycle Tests - Tests needed during the use of steroids
Lipids (standard full Set)
Liver Panel (especial with hepatotoxic)
Blood
Kidney
Electrolytes, Mineral and Glucose
This is best done after 3-4 weeks from starting steroids use. Here we want to compare the results with the baseline ones we did pre cycle. If the body is too affected to a very dangerous rate, then steroids intake should be stopped and post cycle or necessary treatment should be used.
The post Cycle Tests - Tests needed after the use of steroids
Hormones (steroids, LH/FSH)
Lipids (Standard Full Set)
Liver Panel (especial with hepatotoxic)
Blood
Electrolytes, Mineral and Glucose
Prostate
The most important thing here is to look at the male hormones, and to make sure that the value are some what close to pre cycle levels, its shouldn't be the same, but as close as it can. Liver enzymes should also be lowering and closing to the baseline ones.
When you use anabolic steroids, the pituitary glands react to the exogenous hormones by going dormant. As a result, your LH and FSH will quickly drop to near 0, and your body will no longer produce testosterone on its own. It is true that certain steroids will suppress you faster and harder than others, but what is also true, is that all anabolic steroids are suppressive and will 'shut you down,' with proviron being the only exception due to its unique properties.
Therefore, depending on what compounds you use (testosterone, dianabol, deca durabolin), your estrogen may rise significantly, while other compounds (such DHT derivatives as masteron, proviron, winstrol) will actually inhibit estrogen.
A compound like trenbolone can quickly strain many of your lipids, and EQ (equipoise) is known to cause RBC rise, making blood donations imperative. Furthermore, trenbolone can also give false positives for estrogen with some blood work labs, so be aware of this.
Anabolic/androgenic steroids can have a number of potential negative health consequences, most commonly with regard to cardiovascular and liver health. These issues, however, can almost always be identified in blood work well before physical symptoms become apparent.
Cardiovascular disease, for example, is a disease that can take decades to progress. Cholesterol and triglyceride testing can be used to identify and control early risk factors and decisions that would support the disease over time. Liver damage is also generally obvious in liver enzyme tests well before it becomes visibly noticeable to the person.
So the bottom line is if you are going to do anabolic steroids, make sure to get blood work completed! Work with your physician (if he's cool), or research online what are acceptable levels while using anabolics. The end goal should always be to maximize your gains while minimizing the risk!
GD
