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Testosterone propionate is a
commonly manufactured, oil-based injectable testosterone compound. The
added propionate ester will slow the rate in which the steroid is released
from the injection site, but only for a few days, Testosterone propionate
is therefore comparatively much faster acting than other testosterone
esters such as cypionate or
enanthate, and requires a much more frequent dosing schedule. While
cypionate and enanthate are injected on a weekly basis, Testosterone
propionate is generally administered (at least) every third day. Figure
one illustrates a typical release pattern after injection. As you can see,
levels peak and begin declining quickly with this ester of testosterone.
To make this drug even more uncomfortable to use, the propionate ester can
be very irritating to the site of injection. In fact, many sensitive
individuals choose to stay away from Testosterone propionate completely,
their body reacting with a pronounced soreness and low-grade fever that
may last for a few days. Even the mild soreness that is experienced by
most users can be quite uncomfortable, especially when taking multiple
injections each week. The "standard" esters like enanthate and cypionate,
which are clearly easier to use, are therefore much more popular among
athletes.
Those who are not bothered
by frequent injections will find that Testosterone propionate is quite an
effective steroid. It is of course a powerful mass drug, capable of
producing rapid gains in size and strength. At the same time the buildup
of estrogen and DHT (dihydrotestosterone) will be pronounced, so typical
testosterone side effects are to be expected. Some do consider
Testosterone propionate to be the mildest testosterone ester, and the
preferred form of this hormone for dieting/cutting phases of training.
Some will go so far as to say that Testosterone propionate will harden the
physique, while giving the user less water and fat retention than one
typically expects to see with a testosterone. Realistically however, this
is nonsense. The ester is removed before testosterone is active in the
body, and likewise the ester cannot alter the activity of the parent
steroid in any way, only slow its release. We can say that propionate
might be the favored testosterone among female bodybuilders (for those who
insist on testosterone use!), as blood levels are easier to control with
it compared to other esters. Should virilization symptoms develop, one
would not wish to wait the weeks needed for testosterone concentrations to
fall after a shot of enanthate for example.
During a typical cycle one will see action that is consistent with a
testosterone. Users sensitive to gynecomastia may therefore need to
addition an antiestrogen. Those particularly troubled may find that a
combination of Nolvadex and
Proviron works especially well at preventing/halting this occurrence.
Also unavoidable with a testosterone are androgenic side effects like oily
skin, acne, increased aggression and body/facial hair growth. Those who
may have a predisposition for male pattern baldness may also find that
propionate will aggravate this condition. To help combat this we also have
the option of adding Proscar which will reduce
the buildup of DHT in many androgen target tissues. This will help
minimize related side effects (particularly hair loss) although it offers
us no guarantees. And as with all testosterone products, Testosterone
propionate will also suppress endogenous testosterone production. The use
of a testosterone stimulating drug like HCG and/or
Clomid is therefore almost a requirement in order to avoid enduring a
post-cycle crash.
The
most common dosage schedule for Testosterone propionate (men) is to inject
50 to 100 mg, every 2nd or 3rd day. As with the more popular esters, the
total weekly dosage would be in the range of 200-400 mg. As with all
testosterone compounds, this drug is most appropriately suited for bulking
phases of training. Here it is most often combined with other strong
agents such as Dianabol,
Anadrol or Deca Durabolin,
combinations that prove to be quite formidable. Testosterone propionate
however is sometimes also used with nonaromatizing anabolics/androgens
during cutting or dieting phases of training, a time when its' fast action
and androgenic nature are also appreciated. Popular stacks include a
moderate dosage of propionate with an oral anabolic like
Winstrol (15-35 mg daily) or Primobolan
(50-150 mg daily). Provided the body fat percentage is sufficiently low,
the look of dense muscularity can be notably improved (barring any excess
estrogen buildup from the testosterone). We can further add a
non-aromatizing androgen which should have an even more extreme effect on
subcutaneous body fat and muscle hardness. Of course with the added
androgen content any related side effects will become much more
pronounced.
Women who absolutely must use an injectable testosterone should only use
this preparation. The dosage schedule should also be more spread out for a
female bodybuilder, with injections coming every 5 to 7 days. The dosage
obviously would be lower as well, generally in the range of 25 mg to 50 mg
per injection. Androgenic activity should be less pronounced with this
schedule, giving blood levels time to sufficiently decrease before the
drug is administered again. In order to further reduce any risks, the
duration of this cycle should not exceed 8 weeks. Should a stronger
anabolic effect be needed, a small amount of
Deca Durabolin or Winstrol could be added.
Of course the risk of noticing virilizing effects from these drugs may
increase, even with the addition of a mild anabolic. Since many of the
masculinizing side effects of steroid use can be irreversible, it is very
important for the female athlete to monitor the dosage, duration and
incidence of side effects very closely.
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