The Testosterone Trials were a set of seven randomized placebo-controlled trials that evaluated the efficacy of testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) in older men with low testosterone levels [1]. Trials like these are the pinnacle of clinical science. It’s been commonplace to rely on data from small, low-quality trials, or even just ‘expert opinion’ with regard […]
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Safety and Effectiveness of Testosterone at 1000 Milligrams per Week
Q: You 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 […]
The Perfect 8-Week Testosterone-Based Steroid Cycle
Q: “What’s an example of a complete 8 week testosterone based cycle, using say 750 mg/week testosterone and no other anabolic steroids? Counting PCT and including everything that is necessary or best to include. And what are the reasons behind the details, and why would the plan be better than typical recommendations?” A: For this […]
The Perfect Testosterone Cycle – Best Choices of Ancillaries and Steroids to Include
Q: “I plan to base my anabolic steroid cycle around injectable testosterone. What are my best choices of steroids and ancillaries to combine with testosterone? Obviously there are a lot of choices but I want to consider the basic, best ones. What would be the purposes of these additions?” A: One of the first things […]
Using Steroids to Prepare for a Drug-Tested Physical Performance Evaluation at Work
Q: “I have a very demanding physical test for work coming up in just 8 weeks. I’ll be drug-tested but I’ve learned that almost all the guys already having the job are using, and the drug test will be very basic. I have all the muscle mass I need and actually expect to trim muscle […]
The Strategic Use of Four Kinds of Testosterone – Cypionate, Enanthate, Propionate, Suspension
Q: “I’ve gotten my hands on four kinds of testosterone: cypionate, enanthate, propionate, and suspension. Can I tailor their use to my advantage or does it not make much difference?” A: The principal practical difference between these is duration of action. There’s also some difference in the amount of actual testosterone contained per milligram of […]
Should Testosterone Always Be Used as the Base of a Steroid Cycle?
Q: “A lot of advice says testosterone must be used every cycle. But definitely some get great results without it. Does it really need to be used for best results? Why isn’t it like with most drugs, for example the NSAIDs, where any of them does the job and combining two does nothing different than […]
TRT and Steroid Side Effect Management – Interview with Dr. Michael Scally – Part 2
Dr. Michael Scally continues his discussion of steroid side effects experienced while on testosterone replacement therapy in an interview with Nelson Vergel. He focuses on androgen induced hypogonadism and treatments including Clomid and Arimidex.
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.
Less Frequent Injections: Testosterone Buciclate and Testosterone Undecanoate
New types of testosterone replacement therapies that require less frequent injections may soon be available in the United States and may already be available in several other countries around the world. Two such testosterone formulations include long-acting esters: testosterone buciclate and testosterone undecanoate. TESTOSTERONE BUCICLATE This long acting testosterone injectable ester last longer than other […]