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 […]
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.
Can I Avoid Polycythemia while on TRT?
Q: Is there any way to avoid Polycythemia when doing TRT? I know that injections are more prone to causing this. I recently switched from shots and am currently doing 25mg T cream and 100iu HCG every day, but I am still getting elevated hematocrit and RBC. It looks like I might need to do […]
Is One Gram of Testosterone Per Week Excessive?
Hi Bill, you’ve talked about a gram per week of testosterone. Isn’t that ridiculous? What about say 200 mg? A: It is my view that the farther one is from one’s natural, untrained state, the harder it is to gain more muscle. There comes a point where the body essentially finds a new balance and may […]
What is the Difference Between Proviron and Masteron?
Q: What is the difference between Proviron and Masteron? I heard they are both DHT derivates and one was really just an oral form of the other. Could I use Proviron instead of Masteron for contest prep? I lost my source for British Dragon Mastabol. A: Proviron (oral 1-methyl-dihydrotestosterone) and Masteron (an injectable form of […]
Why Use Both Clomid and Nolvadex Together for PCT?
Q: I have read that Clomid and Novadex are very similar products. Is this true? If so why would you need to take both? A: The administration of antiestrogens is a common treatment because anti-estrogens interfere with the normal negative feedback of sex steroids at hypothalamic and pituitary levels in order to increase endogenous gonadotropin-releasing […]
Is Deca Durabolin Overrated?
Dear Bill, I know who are users rave about Deca , except for one who says it is crap and should be stayed away from. You don’t seem to say anything good about it in your articles and on boards there are both opinions – for and against. Can you shed some light on this? […]
Can Real Dianabol Be Taste Tested?
Dear William: I’ve had two different dbols before, and both pills tasted very bitter. I have a new one that tastes very different, kind of bland. Did I get a fake? Does Dianabol taste bitter? A: I’ve heard different “taste testing” strategies for identifying steroids before. I must confess that I’ve never given the concept […]
How Do I Use HCG with Steroids?
Q: What’s the logic behind all the different timing and dosing of HCG ?? We hear taking it every day, every other day, every 3rd, 4th, or 5th day. What about the dosing ? I hear to take it easy to prevent desensitizing the testes. With this you hear anywhere from 100 units to 250 […]
Is Deca Durabolin Less Likely Than Testosterone to Cause Hair Loss?
Dear Bill, Is it true though that a drug such as Deca Durabolin (nandrolone decanoate) is less likely to cause hair loss than testosterone? A: Yes. This may be because nandrolone is converted to DHN rather than DHT. Dihydronandrolone is almost the same molecule as DHT, but without the 19-methyl group. While DHT binds to the […]
Why are Steroids Stacked?
Q: What is the premise of stacking and what anabolic-androgenic steroids (AAS) can be stacked? A: The concept of stacking dates back decades, essentially to the beginning of non-medical anabolic steroid use. These drugs were used medically long before athletes began to utilize them for performance enhancement. By the time they became popular in sports, […]