In this article we’ll go over some of the (purported) treatments for gynecomastia in anabolic steroid users. As we’ve established in the previous article, the culprit of gynecomastia development in anabolic steroid users is an imbalance between androgenic and estrogenic action on breast tissue. If it develops during a cycle, it’s likely due to an […]
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Gynecomastia: What the Literature Says About Prevalence and Hormonal Causes
Sex hormones play a pivotal role in the development of gynecomastia: the benign enlargement of breast tissue in men. It is an esthetically unpleasant side effect which might result from anabolic steroid use. It is very common in the general population, too. Notably, gynecomastia develops in a lot of men during puberty. An endocrinology textbook […]
Steroid Use for Individuals Predisposed to Gynecomastia
Q: “I did a cycle of trenbolone 50 mg/day and Dianabol 25 mg/day. I ordered letrozole to use as an anti-aromatase but it did not arrive. I just went ahead as I understand that very commonly that when no testosterone is used, 25 mg/day Dianabol can be gotten away with. I stopped Dianabol use the […]
TRT and Steroid Side Effect Management – Interview With Dr. Michael Scally – Part 1
Michael Scally knows more about testosterone replacement therapy and steroid side effects management than any other doctor. Dr. Scally discusses gynecomastia, hair loss, polycythemia, prostate cancer, hypogonadism and more with Nelson Vergel.
Arimidex for Gynecomastia Secondary to Lipodystrophy
Q: I would like information about using Arimidex for moderate gynecomastia secondary to lipodistrophy. Dosage 2mg? A: This excerpt was taken from my new book Tetosterone: A Man’s Guide Avoiding Enlarged Breast (Gynecomastia) Gynecomastia is a benign enlargement of the male breast resulting from a growth of the glandular tissue of the breast. Gynecomastia is defined clinically […]
What Can Bodybuilders Learn from a Doctor Without Real World Experience?
Q: “Doctors have developed the reputation in the athletic world for not knowing anything about the real world application of steroids.The reason is that bodybuilders and steroid users with real world experience, and I believe published scientific studies as well, know that muscular gains are dose dependent. “The more steroids used, the greater the results […]
Bodybuilding Cosmetic Surgeon Bruce Nadler Dead in Murder-Suicide
The Los Angeles Police Department discovered former bodybuilding cosmetic surgeon Bruce Nadler, MD and his wife dead as the result of gunshot wounds on Monday, February 4, 2008. Authorities believe it is an apparent murder-suicide perpetrated by Bruce Nadler. Bruce Nadler called himself the “world’s strongest plastic surgeon.” He was probably the best known cosmetic […]
Should Nolvadex be Avoided at All Cost?
Nolvadex is the trade name of a drug containing a molecule called Tamoxifen. Its primary use by male bodybuilders is to prevent gynecomastia (the growth of the breast tissue). It was introduced by steroid guru Dan Duchaine 25 years ago. After a quarter of century, it is time for an update about its use. What […]