Showing posts with label steroids. Show all posts
Showing posts with label steroids. Show all posts

Wednesday, February 19, 2014

Post Cycle Therapy (PCT) for Female Steroid Users


In the case of pre-menopausal females, tapering the anabolic-androgenic steroids (AAS) would be the best treatment.

Anabolic steroid administration, like males, causes the HPGA to shutdown. However, stopping the AAS will produce menopausal like symptoms, therefore tapering until menses returns is best. The labs follicle stimulating hormone (FSH), luteneizing hormone (LH), progesterone (P) and estradiol (E2) will be the best indicator. They will show if the HPGA is affected adversely. In marked contrast to a man, the period typically returns within 1-2 months and will occur while tapering.

I would NOT suggest “selective estrogen receptor modulators” (SERMs) or aromatase inhibitors (AIs) for a woman! NEVER! It is the equivalency of forcing them into menopausal symptoms. The HPGA/HPTA are very different. In fact, SERM/AI (such as Nolvadex and Arimidex) are used in Breast Cancer, which includes a significant number of adverse effects. Decreasing E2 in a man is far different from doing the same in a female. E2 and P are the main female hormones. Just imagine how a man feels that receives Androgen Deprivation Therapy (ADT) for Prostate Cancer.

Wednesday, February 12, 2014

Benefits of Letrozole during post cycle therapy


When it comes to reducing or eliminating estrogenic side effects such as oily skin, acne, gynecomastia, and bloating, there are not many products as beneficial as the non-steroidal aromatase inhibitor, Letrozole. Also known as Femara, it is believed to be one of the most potent drugs for stimulating metabolic rate of the body and promoting fat burning.

Medically indicated for patients with hormonally responsive breast cancer after surgery, Letrozole has the molecular weight of 285.31 g/mol at the base and is highly effective for reducing the levels of LDL (bad) cholesterol and promoting the level of spermatogenesis in male patients suffering from non-obstructive azoospermia. This antiestrogen is also useful in treating endometriosis.

The third-generation selective oral aromatase inhibitor is rated by sport and gym coaches as one of the best post cycle therapy drugs that can even promote growth hormone, cortisol, SHBG, hepatic production of binding proteins, HDL, and growth and development of sexual characteristics. One of the biggest advantages associated with the use of Letrozole is that it is very effective for slowing or reversing the growth of certain types of breast cancer (such as hormone-receptor-positive breast cancer) in women after menopause or preventing the cancer from making a return.

Letrozole use is not recommended for pregnant and breastfeeding women and suffering with prostate, breast, or testicular cancer or treated for high blood pressure, liver damage, stroke, and kidney damage. When overdosed or of a low grade, Letrozole abuse can lead to side effects like hot flushes, night sweats, vomiting, bone pain, loss of appetite, headache, stomach pain, cough, and breast pain.

Thursday, February 6, 2014

Testosterone Cypionate by Accordo RX - benefits for sportsmen


Professional sportsmen, all over the world, trust testosterone cypionate when it comes to staying ahead of the competition. This is not just because this testosterone derivative is one of the most potent of all derivatives of the male sex hormone but also because it is easily accessible and affordable to say the least, besides being free from side effects.

Testosterone Cypionate is rated higher than Testosterone enanthate, another derivative of testosterone. This is primarily because the cypionate version is superior to the enanthate version in terms of active life and half life. Having a chemical structure of 4-androstene-3-one, 17beta-ol and ester molecular weight of 132.1184 g/mol, this long acting and single ester testosterone derivative has an anabolic/androgenic ratio of 100:100 and available in oral and injectable forms.

It can be detected over a period of 3 months and promotes improvements in terms of performance, endurance, body strength, and muscle function along with regulating the production of testosterone in the body.

Testosterone cypionate, the anabolic steroid, can be used in weekly doses of 300-2000 mg by men but not for a period exceeding 6-8 weeks at a stretch. This testosterone compound is generally stacked with Dianabol, Primobolan, Equipoise, and Clenbuterol. In case the level of estrogen formation exceeds the normal, antiestrogens such as Nolvadex and Clomid can be used. The use of these ancillary drugs can help in restoring the natural production of testosterone besides helping testosterone cypionate users stay away from gynecomastia and fluid retention.