Steroids were once viewed as a substance only being used by body builders, fitness fanatics and professional athletes, however, in the society of today, steroid use is becoming more commonplace. Testosterone is an anabolic steroid secreted by the testicles in a male, in the ovaries of women and in small amounts by the adrenal glands in both sexes. In males, testosterone plays an integral role in overall health and accounts for the physical differences between genders.
For males, testosterone is responsible for virilization and androgenic qualities. The anabolic effects of testosterone include muscle growth and strength, increase in bone density and stimulating linear growth and bone maturation. The virilizing effects of testosterone in males includes maturation of the sex organs, deepening of the voice, the growth of facial hair and male secondary sexual characteristics.
How testosterone effects the female body is best witnessed in adulthood. The hormone is responsible for clitoral enlargement, sex drive, mental and physical energy and plays a role in the fight-or-flight hormonal response regulation.
How Testosterone Builds Muscle:
There are many hormones that play an important part of how the body responds to exercise, increases strength and builds muscle tissue. Testosterone is an anabolic steroidal hormone, the word “anabolic,” refers to the building up of body tissues.
Testosterone is the number one hormone used in the development of muscle and strength and through regular exercise, fine motor skills, fitness, muscle and bone strength and joint function increase. The mechanism of action by which testosterone increases muscle mass is not well documented and further studies are ongoing.
Primotestone (Testosterone Enanthate) is an injectable steroid which first developed in the 1950s. Primoteston has a slow release mechanism allowing less frequent injections while the steroid remains active for between 2 and 3 weeks. Replacing Oreton (testosterone propionate), Primoteston has generally been used in the medical community for the treatment of delayed puberty as well as in androgen deficient patients. Testosterone Enanthate compounds have also been shown to be an effective male contraceptive, but it has not achieved popularity in this regard. Despite its age and unsophistication, especially when compared to newer products on the market, still remains one of the top bulking choices, particularly in the U.S., amongst those seeking performance enhancements. In fact, enanthate is the most popular ester of testosterone currently available.
Primoteston Effects: Like all testosterone based steroids, Primoteston aromatizes into estrogen which results in significant water retention. Although this artificially raises weight and hides muscles gains. It does, however, protects the muscles and the joints while the testosterone promotes muscle growth. These side effects can be mitigated with the use of an anti-estrogen but are generally only necessary when higher dosages are being administered. Gains with Testosterone Enanthate based compounds such as Primoteston are significant.
Because the body only naturally produces between 2.5 and 11 mg of testosterone per day, one can easily imagine the effects increasing that amount significantly could have. Primoteston functions by promoting nitrogen retention within the muscles which, in turn, allows more protein to be stored supporting more rapid tissue growth. It also increases production IGF-1, a naturally occurring anabolic in the body. Red blood cell levels should also increase while on Primoteston. This results in a higher VO2 max is possible. It also boosts recovery times, energy, and libido. Testosterone enanthate based compounds such as Primoteston are generally used for bulking although it can be effective while cutting provided the user is on a strict diet. Women are advised against using Primoteston due to its masculanizing effects.
Primoteston Dosage and Side Effects: Within the bodybuilding community, the standard injection dose is usually between 200 and 600mg once or twice weekly for 6-12 weeks. Higher doses than those specified are not uncommon with advanced bodybuilders but side effects will become much more pronounced as the dose is increased. Testosterone Enanthate compounds are also stackable and combines well with other steroids. As mentioned above, female body builders are advised against using Primoteston as it is difficult to maintain hormone levels and prevent virilization.
Side effects of Primoteston may include an increase in estrogen levels (resulting in gynecomastia at higher levels), water retention, body hair growth, acne, oily skin, testosterone suppression, increased aggression, male pattern hair loss, negatively affected cholesterol levels and a rise in blood pressure (albeit a significantly lower rise than with other steroids). Men who are predisposed to hair loss may wish to consider a less androgenic steroid. Many of these side effects can be effectively minimized, controlled and potentially avoided with proper supplements. Testosterone levels should return to their natural levels within approximately 1-4 months without any intervention or post-cycle therapy. Women, who are not recommended to take Testosterone based compounds, will be at risk of masculinization related effects. These consist of a deepening in their voice, body and facial hair growth, menstrual irregularities, and clitoral enlargement. In the event any of the aforementioned symptoms begin to manifest, women should cease use immediately to avoid permanent changes. Athletes using Primoteston are advised to use a step down routine after ending a cycle in order to reduce the possibility of a post-cycle crash. This may not be necessary for cycles less than 10 weeks.
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