If you are using anabolic steroids, have used them in the past, or are recovering after stopping, regular blood tests are one of the most important things you can do to protect your health.
Anabolic steroids can affect your hormones, heart, liver, kidneys, and blood sugar – often before you notice symptoms. The Anabolic Steroid Monitor at OneMedicine is a GP-led blood test panel designed to check these areas clearly, safely, and discreetly.
Why blood testing matters when using anabolic steroids
Steroid-related health problems often start quietly, do not cause symptoms at first, and are reversible if picked up early.
Regular monitoring helps you:
✔ Understand what’s happening inside your body
✔ Reduce long-term health risks
✔ Recover more safely after stopping steroids
✔ Protect fertility, heart health, and wellbeing
What does the Anabolic Steroid Monitor include?
Hormone tests – testosterone and recovery
✔ Total & free testosterone, SHBG
These tests show how much testosterone you have and how much is active.
Why this matters:
- Steroids can switch off your body’s natural testosterone production
- Low or very high levels can affect energy, mood, sex drive, and fertility
- SHBG helps explain symptoms even when testosterone looks “normal”
✔ LH, FSH, oestradiol, prolactin
These hormones control how your body makes testosterone.
Why this matters:
- Shows whether your body is restarting natural hormone production
- High oestradiol can cause breast tissue, bloating, and blood pressure problems
- Prolactin changes can affect libido, erections, and mood
Blood, kidney, and liver health
✔ Full blood count (FBC)
Checks your red blood cells and overall blood health.
Why this matters:
- Steroids can thicken the blood
- Thick blood increases the risk of clots, stroke, and heart attack
- Can explain headaches, flushing, or tiredness
✔ Kidney function (U&E)
Checks how well your kidneys are working.
Why this matters:
- Steroids, dehydration, and high-protein diets can strain the kidneys
- Early kidney problems often have no symptoms
✔ Liver function tests (LFTs)
Very important if you use oral anabolic steroids.
Why this matters:
- Detects liver stress or damage early
- Helps prevent long-term liver problems
Heart, Cholesterol and diabetes risk
✔ Cholesterol (lipid profile)
Checks “good” and “bad” cholesterol levels.
Why this matters:
- Steroids often lower good cholesterol and raise bad cholesterol
- This significantly increases heart disease risk
- Changes can persist even after stopping steroids
✔ HbA1c (blood sugar control)
Shows average blood sugar levels over the last 2–3 months.
Why this matters:
- Steroids can worsen insulin resistance
- Early changes can progress to type 2 diabetes if ignored
✔ Calcium
Supports bone and hormone health.
Why this matters:
- Hormonal imbalance can affect calcium levels
- Important for long-term bone strength and metabolism
Who should have an Anabolic Steroid Monitor?
This blood test is suitable if you:
✔ Are currently using anabolic steroids
✔ Have recently stopped or finished a cycle
✔ Feel tired, low in mood, or have low libido
✔ Are worried about heart, liver, or long-term health
✔ Want to recover safely and protect future fertility
What happens after your blood test?
At OneMedicine:
✔ Your results are reviewed by an experienced GP
✔ Results are explained in clear, simple language
✔ Advice is personalised to you – not just numbers
✔ Everything is confidential and discreet
✔ Fast turnaround times available
Blood tests alone are not enough. Your symptoms, duration of use, and recovery goals all matter.
Book your Anabolic Steroid Monitor in Birmingham
If you are using or recovering from anabolic steroids, proactive blood testing gives you clarity, reassurance, and control over your health.
Book your Anabolic Steroid Monitor with OneMedicine today for safe monitoring, expert interpretation, and long-term health protection.
