I have done a lot of research into anavar cycles for women as seeing my fiance would like to do a cycle. I talked to some ladies on the womens board and here is what I outlined for my fiance. She is going to start at 5mg split into two doses and work her way up to 10mg split into two doses. The cycle will last 8-10 weeks depending on how she feels, it may go as long as 14 weeks. 5mg is a low starting point, I have heard of women doing as much as 25mg of anavar, but she has never used it and I would rather play it safe. As for the length of the cycle I would not go less than 6 weeks to maximize results. Side affects include deepening of the vioce, enlarged clitoris, hair loss, and the uncontrollable urge to fuck (if you can call that a side affect). The side affects are generally with higher doses, but can occur at lower doses, it just like some people get acne and some don't, ans that is why she will be starting at 5mg to test her tolerances