Testosterone Cypionate is the longest form of testosterone known to date. For sports purposes, the male hormone has been used for a long time not only by men, but also by women. Thanks to the intake of testosterone, there is a significant increase in basic physiological indicators, which invariably affects the improvement of the results obtained during training.
Testosterone cypionate is most popular and widespread in America, where the main production of the drug is concentrated. This steroid is also produced by Balkan companies. The prolonged effect of testosterone cypionate is due to the fact that the steroid is “planted” with ester, which allows it to remain in the fat depot for fifteen days.
The active substance is cleaved off and enters the blood gradually. This “behavior” of the steroid minimizes the number of injections, which is quite convenient. If we consider enanthate and cypionate, then these forms of testosterone may well replace each other, and are available only in the form of injections.
Testosterone cypionate[edit | edit code]
Testosterone cypionate from Watson Pharma USA Cypionate from Gerth Pharmaceuticals (volume 10 ml, 250 mg/ml)
Testosterone cypionate
is one of the longest testosterone esters available today. Its half-life in the body is approximately 15 to 16 days (half-life 6 to 8 days). The drug is available in the form of an oil solution. Because it works over such a long period of time, it may cause water retention to a greater extent than other anabolic steroids. Most often it is used in combined courses to gain muscle mass.
In the body, testosterone cypionate acts as a natural hormone. Testosterone is a male sex hormone that is responsible for many of the physical and emotional qualities of a man. It causes deepening of the voice, libido, aggression and muscle growth. Testosterone works through anabolic receptors, causing muscles to retain more nitrogen, which in turn creates muscle proteins.
The disadvantage of testosterone cypionate is that it aromatizes, or in other words, turns into estrogens. When too much estrogen is produced in the male body, female characteristics begin to appear: gynecomastia, water retention, female-type fat deposition, and a decrease in sexual desire and testicular atrophy occur. Most unwanted effects can be prevented if the drug is used correctly.
What is the effect of taking Testosterone cypionate?
The administration of this steroid has the following positive effects:
- Muscle mass increases. Increased cell hydration occurs when taking cypionate. Water makes up a significant portion of the volume gained by an athlete. The muscles acquire an outwardly attractive and pronounced appearance. The accumulation of liquid causes the hairdryer to roll back after completion of the course. Water accounts for up to a third of the total growth mass.
- Strength indicators increase.
- The synthesis of red blood cells is stimulated. An increase in oxygen mass in the blood allows muscles to function much more efficiently, which has a positive effect on the athlete’s endurance.
- Spermatogenesis and sexual behavior are ensured.
- The quality of phosphorus metabolism increases.
- A positive nitrogen balance occurs. The amount of protein synthesized is much higher than that decomposed.
Description[edit | edit code]
The rate of elimination from the body is comparable to enanthate.
Testosterone cypionate is especially common in the United States. Although testosterone enanthate is produced at an increasing rate throughout the world, cypionate is manufactured primarily in America. Therefore, it is not surprising that American athletes most often use it in their practice.
Many argue that the preferences of American athletes are associated not so much with the greater availability of cypionate compared to other esters, but with its greater anabolic effect. The disadvantages of the drug, including fluid retention, can be eliminated with the help of antiestrogens.
If we compare testosterone cypionate and enanthate objectively, we can conclude that the two steroids are interchangeable, and cypionate is essentially no better. Both are long-acting and oil-based, injectable. This allows you to maintain high testosterone levels for about two weeks. Enanthate may be preferable in terms of releasing the free form of testosterone, since there is one less carbon atom in this ester (the duration of action of the testosterone ester is longer, the longer the ester chain). Despite heated discussions on forums, in practice the difference is very insignificant, so the choice may be dictated more by availability than by pharmacological properties.
Effects[edit | edit code]
Like all injectable forms of testosterone, cypionate causes significant gains in muscle mass and strength during the cycle. Since testosterone is easily converted into estrogens, approximately 30% of the mass will be fluid, which is quickly lost after the end of the cycle.
For the same reason, testosterone cypionate is of little use for the cycle. Excessive levels of estrogen caused by this drug can quickly lead to the development of gynecomastia, which manifests itself as soreness, swelling, or hardness in the nipple area. To prevent this, auxiliary drugs (Nolvadex or Clomid) are used. Antiestrogens minimize the influence of estrogens and reduce the effect of anabolic steroids in a targeted direction. It is best to use aromatase blockers.
Since testosterone is the primary male androgen, significant androgenic side effects can also be expected. Their severity is largely related to the rate at which testosterone in the body is converted to dihydrotestosterone (DHT). This substance is a metabolite of testosterone, which is responsible for the development of the known androgenic effects that are associated with the use of testosterone cypionate. These include: increased sebum production, acne, hair growth on the body and face, and male pattern baldness.
Not everyone experiences hair loss on their scalp. Those who have a genetic predisposition (a case of baldness in the family) should be concerned about this primarily. To prevent this side effect, you can use the drug Propecia (Proscar), which blocks the conversion of testosterone to dihydrotestosterone. Propecia significantly reduces the risk of alopecia, and also reduces the likelihood of other androgenic effects.
Steroid profile of Testosterone Cypionate
The steroid demonstrates:
- 100% anabolic and androgenic effects from testosterone;
- significant suppression of the hypothalamus-pituitary-testes chain;
- no toxic effect on the liver;
- high level of estrogen conversion.
Any form of testosterone acts through anabolic receptors. Cypionate is no exception. This allows you to significantly increase the hormone’s ability to retain nitrogen, which is the main building block for creating protein in the muscles.
Course[edit | edit code]
Despite the fact that the duration of action of the drug is quite long, injections are performed once a week to keep the concentration constantly high.
The average single dose is 250-500 mg per week, with the goal of gaining muscle mass. The drug gives good results when conducting a “solo” course. Practice shows that doses higher than 800-1000 mg do not lead to better results, but the risk of side effects increases sharply.
As noted above, to block the action of estrogens, it is necessary to use Tamoxifen (10 mg per day, starting from the second week of the cycle and ending 2 weeks after the end of testosterone intake). A more preferable option: use Proviron during the course. After the end of testosterone administration, Proviron should be replaced with Tamoxifen to restore the secretion of your own testosterone. The use of antiestrogens reduces the accumulation of fluid in the body and also suppresses the development of gynecomastia. Be sure to read the article about the PCT.
If the duration of the course exceeds 4 weeks, it is necessary to use gonadotropin 500 IU, 1 time per week throughout the course, starting from the 3rd week.
Combined course[edit | edit code]
The combined course of testosterone cypionate is not much different from the “solo” course. The drug is most often combined with Nandrolone at a dose of 200 mg per week. Cypionate dosage is on average 200 mg per week.
Application
It can be used in 2 ways:
Mass gain
Can help gain up to 10 kg in 1 course. mass, if you eat right, you can retain about 50% after the course, while a noticeable amount of water will be retained.
In this case, the following will be observed:
♦ muscle recovery after physical activity will be accelerated;
♦ joint pain will decrease and muscles will be better pumped with blood;
♦ strength indicators will increase;
♦ the overall endurance of the body will improve;
♦ Libido will increase.
The first sensations of the effectiveness of the drug occur on the 2-3rd day. Course duration is 10-12 weeks.
Drying
Only a few can guess the frequency of injections, but those few that can do this will dry out a little with its help, but in most cases, this type of testosterone is suitable for mass gain.
Some people also try it as PCT, but this path is very complicated and requires certain knowledge.
It is worth noting that testosterone cypionate should not be taken by women if there is a desire to retain the female form.
Analogs
Level 4 ATC code matches:
Methyltestosterone
Sustanon 250
Androgel
Nebido
Andriol
Testosterone Isocaproate
Testosterone Decanoate
Testosterone Phenylpropionate
Testosterone Undecanoate
Testosterone Enanthate
Omnadren 250
Testosterone Propionate , Androfort , Virormon , Agovirin , Andronat , Homosterone, Malestron , Prenandren , Sterandril , Testoviron have a similar effect on the patient’s body .
Combined reception
The recommended schedule for combined use of Boldenone for beginners is as follows::
- Cypionate (synthetic Testosterone) – up to 500 milligrams per week (no more than 2 months).
- Dianabol – 30 milligrams daily, until the 4th week.
- Clomid - a single dose 3 weeks after the last testosterone injection.
- Boldenone – 400-600 milligrams per week (up to 2 months).
This technique is aimed, first of all, not at building muscle mass, but at rapid drying in preparation for the active stage of protein absorption. That is why this schedule is recommended for beginner bodybuilders.
Side effects
When taking large doses of the drug, patients may experience a state of pronounced sexual arousal, retention of salts and water in the body. Women sometimes note signs of masculinization , that is, the appearance of some masculine features (strong growth of hair on the body and face, deepening of the voice), facial pastiness (loss of elasticity of the facial skin, slight swelling), atrophy of the mammary glands .
If a woman takes too much of the drug for dysmenorrhea , her menstruation may stop completely as a result.
Also likely side effects are oily skin, acne , and hair loss.
special instructions
The drug should be used with caution in old age, as the development of prostatic hyperplasia . It is advisable to regularly examine the prostate to exclude the development of cancer.
The drug should be prescribed with caution to people with edema , since under its influence sodium and water may be retained in the body.
Use with caution for the treatment of adolescents.
Course rules
The combination of Trenbolone-Testosterone-Boldenone can be used for 16 weeks. You must remember that long-acting steroids begin to actively work only a month after the start of their administration. Their metabolites will also be excreted for a long time. We recommend using Trenbolone for about 12-14 weeks, Boldenone for 14-16 weeks, and Testosterone for 18 weeks.
1. The athlete should calculate the optimal dose of each anabolic steroid independently. For every kilogram of body weight, an athlete should inject steroids weekly in the following quantities:
- Boldenone – from 9 to 12 milligrams.
- Testosterone – from 6 to 9 mg.
- Trenbolone – 3 to 4 milligrams.
2. The following weekly doses of drugs can be used as a guide:
- Boldenone – from 300 to 600 milligrams.
- Testosterone – 125 to 250 mg.
- Trenbolone – 100-200 milligrams.
During the cycle, athletes need to avoid clogging their muscles and should start the cycle with minimal doses. If no problems were observed for two months, then you can increase the dosage and take AAS for another couple of months. This will allow us to determine the “golden mean” at which all anabolic steroids will be most effective and at the same time safe.
What to supplement with and how long to use?
To get the fastest possible effect, you can also take Testosterone Enanthate, but only with a subsequent “recovery” period with Clomid. The main thing is not to exceed the course duration of 12 weeks for solo use and 6-12 weeks for combined use.
So, Boldenone is a classic steroid . Initially used in cattle breeding, but then actively popularized in the world of bodybuilding. But you should not forget about the possible harm from AAS. In this case, it is minimized, but the athlete must strictly adhere to the dosage schedule and not exceed the permissible dosage. Only in this case can you count on an excellent effect without side effects.
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Among the necessary drugs it should be noted:
- Equipoise.
- Testosterone Cypionate (enanthate, sustanon).
- Trenbolone Enanthate or Hexahydrobenzylcarbonate.
- Cabergoline.
- Anastrozole.
- Gonadotropin.
- L-Thyroxine.
The first three drugs are steroids. And the rest are designed to suppress possible side effects and enhance the effect of AAS. Experienced athletes probably noticed that the cycle included extended-release esters. This is due to the fact that they are easy to administer.
Post-cycle therapy (pct)
Even after completing the anabolic cycle, it is necessary to continue to monitor the concentration of prolactin and estrogen. The use of Tamoxifen during PCT is strictly prohibited. The best choice for athletes would be Clomid or Fareston. If signs of gynecomastia were not detected in time, then you should give preference to the second drug. It is necessary to begin rehabilitation therapy three or four weeks after the final injection of anabolic steroids. However, before this it is worth taking tests for estradiol, prolactin, total male hormone, as well as FSH and LH. If testosterone levels are in the average range, you can safely start PCT.
When the tests are repeated (14-21 days after the start of PCT), the level of gonadotropic hormones should be 2-3 times higher. If the athlete chooses Clomid, then the drug must be used as follows:
- From days 1 to 3 – 150 milligrams daily.
- For the next 12 days, the daily dose of the drug will be 100 milligrams.
- For another 15 days, the anti-estrogen is taken in the amount of 50 milligrams every day.
- During the last 15 days of PCT, the daily dose of Clomid will be 25 mg.
If signs of gynecomastia appear, you need to take 60 milligrams of Fareston daily until they disappear completely. 30 days after completion of PCT, you need to be tested again for estradiol, prolactin, total male hormone and FSH with LH. These values should be as close as possible to normal values.
