| Masteron is an injectable preparation
containing the steroid drostanolone propionate. Drostanolone
is a derivative of dihydrotestosterone, most specifically
2alpha-methyldihydrotestosterone. As a result, the structure
of this steroid is that of a moderate anabolic/potent
androgen which does not aromatize to estrogen. Water
retention and gynecomastia are therefore not a concern with
this compound; as of course here estrogen is usually the
culprit. Masteron may in fact exhibit
anti-estrogenic activity in the body, competing with other
substrates for binding to aromatase. This would reduce the
conversion rate of other
steroids,
Masteron
acting in the same manner as the oral steroid Proviron. Bodybuilders have a strong appreciation for
non-aromatizing androgens, and find
Masteron
very useful as a cutting agent. It is likewise generally
used a number of weeks prior to a competition, in an effort
to bring out an improved look of density and hardness to the
muscles. For this purpose Masteron should
work exceptionally well so long as the body fat percentage
is low enough. Provided everything fits as if should, the
user can achieve that "ripped" look so popular to
professional bodybuilding. The androgenic effect can also be
crucial during this period, a time when caloric intake is
drastically lowered. The user is provided added
"kick" or "drive" to push through the
grueling training sessions leading up to the show.
Drostanolone was once also popular with athletes subject to
drug testing, as for a period of time this compound was not
screened for during competition. The urinary metabolites of
drostanolone were recognized by the early 90's however, and
this drug now adjoins a long list of anabolic/androgenic
steroids identifiable during urinalysis testing. Although
some bodybuilders claim they can safely use
Masteron
if discontinued three to four weeks before a test, there are
always uncertainties with the use of esterified injectable
steroids. This perhaps makes the oral DHT Proviron
(1-methyldihydrotestosterone) a slightly better choice, as
orals offer much better control. Recreational users might
also be interested in
Masteron. Although
dihydrotestosterone is not highly active in muscle tissue,
the 2 alkylation present on drostanolone considerably
intensifies its anabolic effect. It can therefore be used
somewhat effectively as bulking agent, providing a
consistent gain of high quality muscle mass. It can also be
successfully combined with other steroids for an enhanced
effect. Mixing drostanolone with an injectable anabolic such
as Deca-Durabolin (nandrolone decanoate) or Equipoise
(boldenone undecylenate) can prove quite useful for example,
the two providing notably enhanced muscle gain without
excessive water retention. For greater mass gains, one can
alternately addition a stronger androgen such as Dianabol or
an injectable testosterone. The result here can be an
extreme muscle gain, with a lower level of water retention
& other estrogenic side effects than if these steroids
were used alone (usually in higher doses).
Masteron
could of course be used during cutting phases of training as
well. A cycle of this drug combined with Winstrol,
Primobolan or Oxandrolone should provide great muscle
retention and fat loss, during a period which can be very
catabolic without steroids. It is an added benefit that none
of these steroids aromatize, and therefore there is no
additional worry of unwanted water/fat retention.
The propionate ester used with this compound will extend
its activity for only a few days. With such a short duration
of effect, injections need to be repeated at least every 3
or 4 days in order to maintain a consistent level of hormone
in the blood. The weekly dosage lands in the range of
300-500mg, a level more than sufficient to receive good
results. We also should mention that while some women do
profess to using this item before a show, it is much too
androgenic in nature to recommend. Virilization symptoms can
result quickly with its use, making
Masteron
a very risky item to experiment with. If attempted, the
dosage should be limited to no more than 25 to 50mg each
week. The female athlete would be further served by
increasing the number of days between injections to prevent
buildup of steroid in the body. In this case,
Masteron
can perhaps be administered once every 7 days.
Since estrogen offers us no trouble, side effects are
generally mild with this steroid. As discussed earlier,
gynecomastia and water retention go unseen. So are problems
controlling blood pressure, again usually associated with
estrogen. Masteron is also not liver toxic,
so there is little concern stress will be placed on this
organ, even during longer cycles. The only prominent side
effects stem from the basic androgenic properties of
dihydrotestosterone. This includes oily skin, acne,
body/facial hair growth, aggression and accelerated hair
loss. Since this compound is already a synthetic DHT,
Proscar would have no impact on the level of androgenic
effects. Men with a receding hairline (or those with a known
familial predisposition for baldness) may therefore wish to
stay away from Masteron completely, as the
potent androgenic effect of this steroid can easily
exacerbate such a condition.
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