HRT Bloodwork and VAR

[ccm66]

I have been trying to get into a local HRT program. Currently taking 40 mg of Var daily. How long should I be off of the VAR before i get my first bloodwork done. Please advise

 

[Labtec70]

Hi mate

A lot of people tend to think of anavar has not being suppressive. Yet the guys on here I'm sure would agree with me when I say it can suppress your own production of testosterone, to some degree.
Anavar has a half life of about 8 hours, so theoretically, at least, the last dose should be out of your system within 24 hours. However, if the blood test is likely to include testing for AAS then you might be looking at weeks to months.

I'd say, personally speaking, that you should refrain from taking Anavar at least 4 weeks prior to your blood panel. If you're getting symptoms of low testosterone make sure they test for:

a. Total testosterone
b. Bioavailable or free testosterone
c. LH (Leutinising Hormone)
d. FSH (Follicle Stimulating Hormone)
e. Oestriadol
f. *Progesterone.

If you're deficient in testosterone, then your doctor should investigate why? In other words, are you Primary Hypogonadal, Secondary Hypogonadal, or both?

In Primary cases this will be often be noted by low T and nomal or higher LH/FSH levels, because your testes aren't producing T hormone. If you're Secondary, then your Total T might be high or normal, but the LH and/or FSH will be low or lower than normal. Secondary would indicate a Pituitary Gland malfunction in most cases. Both can be sorted by therapy. Progestoerone is an optional but in some cases, a very important addition. Nevertheless, make sure they test for the rest of the above at least.

All the best.

Craig

 

[ccm66]

Thank you very thorough response. All of this can get pretty confusing

 

[RobertD1885]

I believe the Anavar will be out of your system completely within a few days. Your moderately suppressed testosterone for the following few weeks might actually increase your chances of getting on HRT. Your call, just saying. I am not sure how Anavar will effect your DHT levels, and for how long. It might produce a freaky number.