The half-life of Anavar is only around eight or nine hours. Due to this, it is best to break up the dosage in half and take part in the morning and the other part in the evening. This way, the body always has the steroid in the system and, by the time they wake up in the morning, they are ready for another dose. For both men and women though, it is important to not exceed six weeks of constant cycling with Anavar. If they do, this is going to increase their risk of side effects, which can range anywhere from hair loss and acne to heart problems and a drop in sexual desire. As long as the Anavar cycle is followed properly though, everyone should be fine.