Testosterone
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Testosterone
Testosterone, the primary male sex hormone, is critical in the growth and development of the human body. However, naturally-producing levels of this hormone decline with passing age and health conditions. This is where derivatives of Testosterone (such as testosterone cypionate, testosterone enanthate, testosterone phenylpropionate, testosterone propionate, and testosterone suspension) are used to treat low testosterone levels.
Testosterone derivatives are prescribed by medical practitioners to treat testosterone deficiency. It is important to note that the hormone plays a crucial role in the development of prostate and seminal vesicles. Testosterone also plays an important role in expansion of rib cage, widening of shoulders, deepening of voice, growth of chest and facial hair, and growth of spermatogenesis tissue in testes.
Testosterone Propionate
One of the most popular derivatives of testosterone, this compound has always been the first choice of athletes, bodybuilders, and MMA fighters. Testosterone propionate has an active life of 2-3 days. The levels of water-based gains made with this steroid are lower in comparison to gains made with the enanthate or cypionate versions of Testosterone. This anabolic androgenic steroid has the potential of inducing a marginal increase in the count of red blood cells and oxygen carrying capacity of the body.
The recommended dose of Testosterone Propionate for male athletes is 500-750mg every week, when administered intramuscularly via a 22-23 gauge needle with a 1 or 2ml syringe usually about 1″ length. This testosterone derivative is usually stacked with Anadrol, Deca Durabolin, Dianabol, and Equipoise.
Testosterone Enanthate
Considered to be one of the most successful and sold derivatives of testosterone, Testosterone Enanthate finds a place in almost every bulking cycle. This anabolic steroid has the unique potential of inducing massive muscle mass, strength, and muscle function gains and can stimulate protein synthesis and nitrogen retention dramatically. Not only this, testosterone enanthate is also beneficial in improving the count of red blood cells and can help athletes and bodybuilders reap optimum benefits from intense workouts and weight training.
Popular Testosterone Enanthate Cycles For Men
| Week | Testosterone enanthate | Deca Durabolin | Dianabol | Cardarine |
| 1 | 500 mg every week | 400 mg every week | 40 mg every day | 20mgs every day |
| 2 | 500 mg every week | 400 mg every week | 40 mg every day | 20mgs every day |
| 3 | 500 mg every week | 400 mg every week | 40 mg every day | 20mgs every day |
| 4 | 500 mg every week | 400 mg every week | 40 mg every day | 20mgs every day |
| 5 | 500 mg every week | 400 mg every week | 20 mg every day | |
| 6 | 500 mg every week | 400 mg every week | 20 mg every day | |
| 7 | 500 mg every week | 20 mg every day | ||
| 8 | 20 mg every day | |||
| 9 | 20 mg every day |
| Week | Trenbolone | Deca Durabolin | Testosterone cypionate |
| 1 | 400 mg every week | ||
| 2 | 400 mg every week | ||
| 3 | 150 mg every week | 400 mg every week | |
| 4 | 150 mg every week | 200 mg every week | 400 mg every week |
| 5 | 150 mg every week | 400 mg every week | 400 mg every week |
| 6 | 150 mg every week | 400 mg every week | 400 mg every week |
| 7 | 150 mg every week | 400 mg every week | |
| 8 | 150 mg every week | 400 mg every week | |
| 9 | 400 mg every week | ||
| 10 | 200 mg every week |
The recommended dose of testosterone enanthate is 250-750 mg per week when administered in an intramuscular way through a 22-23 gauge needle with a 1 or 2ml syringe. Testosterone enanthate is generally stacked with Anavar, Clenbuterol, Dianabol, Anadrol, Deca Durabolin, Equipoise, and Primobolan. The use of HCG and Arimidex is highly recommended as part of on-cycle support while post cycle therapy with Clomid and Nolvadex is suggested to prevent or minimize excess estrogen formation.
Testosterone Cypionate
Testosterone Cypionate is one of the most sought-after drugs when it comes to treating deficiency of endogenous testosterone. This steroid can promote muscle mass, function, and size gains while improving strength and stamina to handle intense workouts.This derivative of Testosterone is classified as the oil-soluble 17ß-cyclopentylpropionate ester of the androgenic hormone (testosterone). Its chemical name is androst-4-en-3-one, 17-(3-cyclopentyl-1-oxopropoxy)-, (17ß)- and the molecular weight is 412.61 and its molecular formula is C27H40O3. It has an anabolic/androgenic ratio of 100:100 and best used for promoting performance, strength, stamina, muscle mass, and muscle definition improvements.
This steroid is best used by beginners in weekly doses of 250-500mg every week and in weekly doses of 500-1000mg by experienced users. Testosterone cypionate is generally administered via intramuscular injections on dorsogluteal site (buttock), ventrogluteal part of the gluteus, deltoid (shoulder), hands and muscle (arms), or pectorals (chest region).
Testosterone Phenylpropionate
Testosterone Phenylpropionate is the first choice of amateur and professional athletes who want to experience dramatic improvements in the levels of strength and immunity, growth and development of male sexual organs, energy, endurance, and maintenance of secondary sexual characteristics. This anabolic androgenic steroid has an active life of nearly 4-5 weeks and its release time is 1-3 weeks.
Testosterone Phenylpropionate is also useful for losing weight & fat and can protect the body against heart diseases and improve the levels of protein synthesis and nitrogen retention. A big majority of male bodybuilders use this steroid in weekly doses of 350-1000mg for a period of 6-12 weeks.
Testosterone Suspension
Gram for gram, this injectable preparation containing testosterone in a water base is the most powerful compound of testosterone. Efficacy of this steroid can be measured from the fact that 100mg of this testosterone compound will yield 100mg of testosterone unlike 100mg testosterone enanthate that will yield only 72mg of “real” Testosterone. Testosterone Suspension can increase the concentrations of androgen receptors in cells so that muscle growth and repair processes are facilitated in quick and easy ways. This steroid can even improve the level of IGF-1, an anabolic hormone, in the body.
Male athletes usually make use of Testosterone suspension in weekly doses of 350-1000mg (oral form) and 50-100mg every day (injectable form).
Tips And Precautions
Testosterone derivatives are not advised to children and should not be used by pregnant and lactating women or those keen to get pregnant. These testosterone compounds are also not recommended to be used by those suffering from or having a history of prostate cancer, breast cancer, or renal failure.
Testosterone injections, capsules, and tablets must be stored at a controlled room temperature of 20° to 25°C (68° to 77°F) with excursions permitted to 15° to 30°C (59° to 86°F) and kept away from unauthorized use, pets, sunlight, moisture, heat, sources of ignition, and children.
