Q: “I’ve seen many unusual steroid esters being offered by sellers of raw powder. Is there a reason why I’d want to use any of them instead of the old standbys?” A) For the most part no, as the choice of ester has no effect on the action of the steroid but only on the […]
Anabolic Steroid Articles
Our steroid articles provided detailed, practical information on how anabolic steroids are used to build muscle size, strength and otherwise improve physical performance. They cover topics such as the history of steroids, steroids in baseball, the medical uses of steroids including testosterone replacement therapy (TRT), the side effects of steroids and how to manage steroid side effects.
Is the Designer Steroid DMT Safe?
Q: What is your knowledge on Desoxymethyltestosterone (DMT, Madol)? Does it convert to estrogen via aromatase and DHT via 5-alpha reductase? How does it affect HPTA? Is it less androgenic than testosterone? Do you recommend it as a beginner’s first cycle? Is it safe? A: DMT would be classified as a designer steroid, in that […]
Should I Inject HCG Intramuscularly or Subcutaneously?
Q: I have heard some people say to inject HCG intramuscularly and some say subcutaneously. Which one is it? A: One should always inject hCG subcutaneously. The simplest reason is the comfort of the injection; less trauma to tissues; and decreased risk of infection. Subcutaneous versus intramuscular are equally effective. As far as the kinetics […]
What is Easiest Way to Make a Finaplix Preparation?
Hi Bill, what’s the simplest safe way to make a Finaplix preparation? A) To each 100 pellets — nominally 2 g of trenbolone acetate — add 38 mL of Wesson oil in a sterile container such as a large vial and either stir overnight with a magnetic stir bar or employ a sonicator until the […]
Is Growth Hormone Useful During Post Cycle Therapy?
Hi William, what are your thoughts of using growth hormone during PCT? A: I think it is certainly a viable option, though the main focus is preserving lean body mass and not increasing the return to homeostasis with androgen production. The main support for this use of GH came from a study published in 2001, […]
Steroids + Narcotics = Fuzzy Math
Just when you thought social control agencies had run out of ways to demonize anabolic steroids, along comes a new study out of Stockholm, Sweden. Funded in part by grants from the intensely anti-steroid World Anti-Doping Agency (although the authors allege that “WADA had no further role in study design; in the collection, analysis and […]
Do Antidepressants Lower Testosterone Levels?
Q: Is it true that selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) like Paxil decrease Testosterone? A: No. I do not know of any evidence that Paxil or for that matter antidepressants decrease serum testosterone levels. The antidepressants as a class do affect sexual function. Epidemiological studies indicate that sexual dysfunction and erectile dysfunction in particular are […]
Should I Take Dianabol in a Single Daily Dose or in Divided Doses?
Bill , Ii recently purchased a bottle of Dianabol and have enough for a 6-week cycle of 25 mg per day. Should I be taking all 25 mgs at the same time or should I split my dosage and or should I be increasing my dosage. Im a 30 year old male who has been […]
Do You Recommend Testosterone Only Cycles?
Q: I have two 10ml bottles of testosterone enanthate (200mg/ml). Is this enough for a cycle? I read that you should always use testosterone as a base, but that you need to stack it with other drugs too. How do you feel about a testosterone only cycle like this? A: Two bottles of testosterone enanthate […]
Definition of Androgen Deficiency and the Role of SHBG
Q: Why do we need SHBG? What would happen if we lowered SHBG too much? Can lowering SHBG be used as a form of Testosterone Replacement Therapy? A: Total Testosterone (TT), BT and DHEA-S decreased with age; 0.2, 0.7 and 1.2%/year respectively. SHBG showed an increase with age of 1.1%/year. Clinically if an individual is […]