The insufficient content of the male hormone can be replaced with a synthetic substitute - Testosterone propionate. This anabolic steroid is quite in demand among athletes, since it is considered a relatively safe and mild drug. And also injections are often given to people with functional disorders of the hormonal system.
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The composition of androgenic drug
Testosterone propionate anabolic steroid is dispensed in ampoules for injection in 1 ml. The oily liquid has a yellowish tint and can be 1 or 5%. One carton contains ten ampoules. The central active compound are testosterone esters, which is part of most androgenic drugs. In addition, propionic acid ester is present in the components, which determines the pharmacological properties of the drug.
Indications for the appointment of Testosterone Propionate
The main indication for such hormone replacement therapy is primary or secondary hypogonadism, which is characterized by an insufficient content of androgens in the human body. Injection of the drug is recommended for men who have been diagnosed with functional disorders of the reproductive system.Quite often, injections of Testosterone are prescribed to patients during menopause, which occurs with nervous or vascular disorders.
However, according to the instructions for use, this tool is often used in the following cases:
Hypertrophy of the prostate.
- Impotence.
- The need to increase libido.
- Oligospermia.
- A disorder that is associated with functional impairment of the pituitary gland.
- Elimination (burning) of fat during the drying period.
- The need to increase muscle mass.
And also this anabolic is often used for therapeutic treatment in women. Testosterone propionate can be prescribed in cases with nervous and vascular disorders that were caused by a menopause. In addition, injections are recommended as a therapy for mastopathy, uterine fibroids, ovarian and breast cancer, endometriosis, and an insufficient amount of androgens in women. In old age, uterine bleeding may be the prescription for this ether.
Instructions for use, treatment and PCT
The drug is administered exclusively intramuscularly. The frequency of injections is one injection in two days, however, the dosage directly depends on the clinical picture or other prescriptions of a specialist. The amount of Testosterone Propionate Solo for beginners is 50 mg (0.05 g), experienced athletes can use 100 mg every day. The duration of treatment can vary from two weeks to several months.
For athletes who are drying, 50 mg every other day for six weeks will be enough. In case of dysfunctional uterine bleeding, the recommended course of Testosterone propionate is up to one month. In the case of prostatic hypertrophy, the patient is shown 10 mg of the substance for a month.
Upon completion of the treatment course, tests will be required to assess the state of the hormonal system. As a rule, subsequent therapy is accompanied by the use of special medications, for example, Clomid. And also experts often advise drinking a number of testosterone boosters and omega-3s. If possible, during the PCT period after the course of Testosterone propionate, additional sports nutrition and the required amount of protein are taken.
Drug interaction
The medication is well combined with other means. As a rule, medication is taken simultaneously with Winstrol and Anavar. More rarely, patients combine this remedy with Proviron. Most often, the medicine is used in combination with another common drying steroid, Stanozolol. In addition, during prolonged use, the drug is prescribed in parallel with gonadotropin.
Alcohol compatibility
The presented steroid preparation is not recommended to be used together with alcohol. This limitation is due to the fact that alcoholic beverages together with Testosterone propionate significantly reduce protein production, lead to gastrointestinal ailments, increase the risk of an infectious disease, and also cause functional disorders of the cardiovascular system.
Taking alcohol with androgens can lead to liver damage.
Contraindications and side effects
In some cases, the use of Testosterone Propionate is not recommended.
These include:
- Pregnancy and lactation.
- Heart failure.
- Impaired liver and kidney function.
- Hypercalcemia.
- Gynecomastia
- Asthenization (psychophysiological exhaustion).
- Prostate cancer
- Individual intolerance to individual components from the composition.
In addition, an absolute contraindication is advanced age in men, prepubertal period, diabetes mellitus, myocardial infarction, and increased sensitivity to synthetic components.Given this series of limitations, it is recommended that you consult a specialist before using the medicine.
According to the instructions for use, compared with other testosterone esters, the incidence of adverse reactions is quite low.
However, in some cases, the development of side effects is possible:
- baldness (in men);
- increased grease of the skin;
- enhanced body hair growth, masculinization (in women);
- increase in male and female libido;
- hypercalcemia;
- causeless erection;
- bouts of nausea and dizziness;
- violation of the water-salt balance in the body, swelling;
- increased risk of thrombophlebitis;
- pain discomfort at the injection site of the drug.
And also in men, long-term use of the drug, as a rule, leads to a violation of the normal formation of their own hormone. In this regard, the specialist prescribes a short course of taking special drugs that help restore the natural level of testosterone. In women, the most common adverse reactions are manifested in the form of signs of masculinization: the voice becomes very coarse, and there is also increased hair growth on the body and face. In adolescents, premature puberty is observed.
Very rarely, after prolonged use of Testosterone propionate, patients complain of instability of the emotional background, tenderness of the mammary glands, discomfort in the extremities, allergic reactions, weight gain and increased sweating, nervousness and depression. In the case of the development of any negative manifestation, the specialist should review the course of treatment or prescribe a lower dosage.
Anabolic Steroid Analogs
Similar drugs are in demand when Testosterone propionate is not allowed for use due to intolerance or other reasons. The specialist can choose an anabolic agent that has a similar pharmacological effect. Such medicines include: Andriol, Nebido, Testoviron, Omnadren, Sustanon, Androgel. It is not recommended to replace the prescribed steroid on your own - only the attending physician will do this.
