Noticed HDL dip on low-dose oxandrolone, anyone else tracking lipids?

Posted by amber464 in Safety & Side Effects - 1 points, 0 comments.

Hey folks, I’ve been running a low-dose oxandrolone experiment (10 mg split twice daily) for the last couple months mostly to see if it helps with lean mass while I’m cutting. I’m a lab tech so I got my usual bloodwork done before starting and again at six weeks. My HDL went from 55 down to 48 mg/dL, LDL stayed around 110, triglycerides crept up from 80 to 95.

I didn’t feel any different, no fatigue, no mood changes, strength in the gym felt steady. I’ve read that oxandrolone can tug lipids a bit, but seeing it on my own panel made me double‑check my diet (more omega‑3, less saturated fat) and I’m thinking about adding a modest fish oil dose. Has anyone else noticed a similar HDL shift on doses in the 10‑20 mg range?

Did you tweak anything or just keep an eye on it? Would love to hear what labs looked like for you and if you noticed any other side effects like mild liver enzymes changes or skin stuff. Thanks!

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