American athletes have a long
and fond relationship with Testosterone cypionate. Many claim this
is not just a matter of simple pride, often swearing cypionate to
be a superior product, providing a bit more of a "kick" than
enanthate. At the same time
it is said to produce a slightly higher level of water retention,
but not enough for it to be easily discerned. Of course when we
look at the situation objectively, we see these two steroids are
really interchangeable, and cypionate is not at all superior. Both
are long acting oil-based injectables, which will keep
testosterone levels sufficiently elevated for approximately two
weeks.
Enanthate may be
slightly better in terms of testosterone release, as this ester is
one carbon atom lighter than cypionate (remember the ester is
calculated in the steroids total milligram weight). The difference
is so insignificant however that no one can rightly claim it to be
noticeable (we are maybe talking a few milligrams per shot).
Regardless, cypionate came to be the most popular testosterone
ester on the U.S. black market for a very long time
As with all testosterone
injectables, one can expect a considerable gain in muscle mass and
strength during a cycle. Since testosterone readliy converts to
estrogen, the mass gained from this drug is likely to be
accompanied by quite a bit of water retention. The resulting loss
of definition of course makes cypionate a very poor choice for
dieting or cutting phases. The excess level of estrogen brought
about by this drug can also cause one to develop gynecomastia
rather quickly. Should one notice an uncomfortable soreness,
swelling or lump under the nipple, an ancillary drug like
Nolvadex should be added
immediately. This will minimize the effect of estrogen greatly,
making the steroid much more tolerable to use. The powerful
anti-aromatase Arimidex is yet a
better choice. Those who have a known sensitivity to estrogen may
find it more beneficial to use ancillary drugs like
Nolvadex and
Proviron from
the onset of the cycle, in order to prevent estrogen related side
effects before they become apparent.
Since testosterone is the
primary male androgen, we should also expect to see pronounced
androgenic side effects with this drug. Much intensity is related
to the rate in which the body converts testosterone into
dihydrotestosterone (DHT). This, as you know, is the devious
metabolite responsible for the high prominence of androgenic side
effects associated with testosterone use. This includes the
development of oily skin, acne, body/facial hair growth and male
pattern balding. Those worried that they may have a genetic
predisposition toward male pattern baldness may wish to avoid
testosterone altogether. Others opt to add the ancillary drug
Proscar, that prevents the
conversion of testosterone to dihydrotestosterone. This can
greatly reduce the chance for running into a hair loss problem,
and will probably lower the intensity of other androgenic side
effects. Although active in the body for much longer time,
cypionate is injected on a weekly or bi-weekly basis in order to
maintain stable blood levels. At a dosage of 250mg to 800mg per
week we should certainly see dramatic results. It is interesting
to note that while a large number of other steroidal compounds
have been made available since testosterone injectables, they are
still considered to be the dominant bulking agents among
bodybuilders. There is little argument that these are among the
most powerful mass drugs. When taking dosages above 800-1000mg per
week there is little doubt that water retention will come to be
the primary gain, far outweighing the new mass accumulation. The
practice of "megadosing" is therefore inefficient, especially when
we take into account the typical high cost of steroids today.
It is also important to remember
that the use of an injectable testosterone will quickly suppress
endogenous testosterone production. It is therefore mandatory to
complete a proper post cycle therapy, constisting of
HCG and Clomid
or
Nolvadex at the conclusion of a cycle. This should help the
user avoid a strong "crash" due to hormonal imbalance, which can
strip away much of the new muscle mass and strength. This is no
doubt the reason why many athletes claim to be very disappointed
with the final result of steroid use, as there is often only a
slight permanent gain if anabolics are discontinued incorrectly.
Of course we cannot expect to retain every pound of new bodyweight
after a cycle. This is especially true whenever we are withdrawing
a strong (aromatizing) androgen like testosterone, as a
considerable drop in weight (and strength) is to be expected as
retained water is excreted. This should not be of much concern;
instead the user should focus on ancillary drug therapy so as to
preserve the solid mass underneath. Another way athletes have
found to lessen the "crash", is to first replace the testosterone
with a milder anabolic like Deca
Durabolin. This steroid is administered alone, at a
typical dosage (200-400mg per week), for the following month or
two. In this "stepping down" procedure the user is attempting to
turn the watery bulk of a strong testosterone into the more solid
muscularity we see with nandrolone preparations. In many instances
this practice proves to be very effective. Of course we must
remember to still administer ancillary drugs at the conclusion, as
endogenous testosterone production will not be rebounding during
the
Deca
Durabolin
therapy.
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