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Testosterone
Cypionate
Effective dosage:
250-1000 mg/week (men)
Side effects:
Testosterone Cypionate will induce acne issues, retent
water in your body, increase blood pressire, and
aromatize.
Its liver toxicity is considered low, excapt in very
high dosages. Cypionate will convert DHT , and severly
decrease HPTA function. (when testosterone cypionate
is employed alone, 28 days of administration results
in near total HPTA shut-down).
Additional comments:
Active Life: 15-16 days
Drug Class: Anabolic/Androgenic Steroid (for
injection)
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American athletes have a long a fond relationship with
Testosterone cypionate. While Testosterone Enanthate is
manufactured widely throughout the world, cypionate seems to
be almost exclusively an American item. It is therefore not
surprising that American athletes particularly favor this
testosterone ester. But 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 has a notably high affinity for
estrogen conversion, the mass gained from this drug is
likely to be accompanied by a discernible level 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 the user notice an uncomfortable soreness, swelling
or lump under the nipple, an ancillary drug like Nolvadex
should probably be added. This will minimize the effect of
estrogen greatly, making the steroid much more tolerable to
use. The powerful antiaromatases Arimidex, Femara, or
Aromasin are 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 Propecia, which is a relatively new compound
that prevents the conversion of testosterone to
dihydrotestosterone (see: Proscar). 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 basis. This should keep
blood levels relatively constant, although picky individuals
may even prefer to inject this drug twice weekly. 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. While large doses are
generally unnecessary, some bodybuilders have professed to
using excessively high dosages of this drug. This was much
more common before the 1990's, when cypionate vials were
usually very cheap and easy to find in the states. A
"more is better" attitude is easy to justify when
paying only $20 for a l0cc vial (today the typical price for
a single injection). 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 good advice to use
a testosterone stimulating drug like HCG and/or
Clomid/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 therapy.
Cypionate can still be found on the black market in good
volume.
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