I wonder if a female can get gynomastia. I suppose not but at the same time a female would want to run a PCT to control the excess estrogen after a cycle.
yes. women CAN get gynomastia. although it is very rare. 2 women DO NOT need PCT, it is better to ramp up and taper down dosages, as this would help regain her natural hormonal balance again.
There are a few females on these boards that have successfully used hormonal products. As far as females and steroids, those female bodybuilder stereotypes are the end result of years of training and correct nutrition on top of hormonals.
Ive used PHs and its darker brothers with great success. Read: no sides. not one hair (or anything else). However, with that said I am a firm believer in low-dose = conservative dosages for women. And prior to any use- I made sure I knew my body, and understood the general chemistry involved.
from the gray side: women have successfully used:
epistane
furazadrol
1-tren/estra based compounds
from the "other" side:
anavar
I think it is possible to use PHs safely. However, I agree with the general consensus- and if the girl is a beginner- try something that modulates her test levels first:
LCLT (which in studies have shown to upregulate/proliferate Androgen Receptors, yes women also have androgen receptors)
SHBG lowering agents. DHT inhibitors. (use these two together to modulate an increase in free test/will prevent sides).
DHEA- has been proven in a number of medical studies that it increases women's test levels.
T-911 contains a suicide inhibitor of aromatase; this is not something ideal for a female.
I would avoid AIs, because if your female friend is still menstruating her body will overcompensate, for the hormonal (less estrogen) changes. Which isnt true for a T-booster or PH since her estrogen levels will remain relatively the same.
Tribulus terrestris has been shown to have no effect on testosterone or hormonal levels at all, so is a waste of time, IMO.
I would avoid all products that stimulate LH/FSH. as it would increase fetility in women, as well as all the other side-effects that come with an increased production of female hormones.
Women can also safely use non androgenic compounds- such as IGF, which has been used by many women with success.