Testosterone Cypionate is one of the longest Testosterone esters available today. Its half-life in the body is approximately 15 to 16 days

In your 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 coarsening of the voice, sex drive, aggression and muscle growth. Testosterone works through anabolic receptors, forcing muscles to retain more nitrogen, from which muscle proteins are in turn created.

The disadvantage of Testosterone Cypionate injection is that it aromatizes, or in other words turns into estrogen. When too much estrogen is formed in the male body, female traits begin to appear: gynecomastia, water retention, female fat deposition, and also a decrease in sexual desire and testicular atrophy. Most adverse effects can be prevented if the drug is used correctly.

Testosterone Cypionate Effects

The use of this steroid has the following positive effects:

1. Muscle mass growth. Against the background of taking cypionate, increased hydration of cells occurs. Water makes up a significant share of the athlete’s volume. Muscles acquire an outwardly attractive and pronounced appearance. The accumulation of fluid causes a rollback hairdryer after completing the course. Water accounts for up to a third of the total mass gain.
   
   
2. Strength indicators are rising.
   
   
3. Red blood cell synthesis is stimulated. The increase in oxygen mass in the blood allows the muscles to function much more efficiently, which positively affects the endurance of the athlete.
   
   
4. Spermatogenesis and sexual behavior are provided.
   
   
5. The quality of phosphorus metabolism is increased.
   
   

     6.  A positive nitrogen balance occurs. The amount of synthesized protein is much higher than      decaying.

Testosterone Cypionate Description

Excretion rate comparable to enanthate Testosterone cypionate is especially common in the United States. Although testosterone enanthate is produced at an increasing rate worldwide, cypionate is made primarily in US. 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 ethers, but with its great anabolic effect. The disadvantages of the drug, including fluid retention, can be eliminated with antiestrogens.

If we compare testosterone cypionate and enanthate objectively, we can conclude that these two steroids are interchangeable, and cypionate is essentially no better. Both long-acting and oil-based are injected. This allows you to maintain high testosterone levels for about two weeks. Enanthate may be preferable from the point of view of the release of the free form of testosterone, since in this ether one carbon atom is shorter (the duration of action of the testosterone ester is the longer, the longer the ether chain). Despite the heated discussions on the forums, in practice the difference is very insignificant, so the choice can be dictated more by accessibility than by pharmacological properties.

Testosterone Cypionate Effects

Like all injectable forms of testosterone, cypionate causes a significant increase in muscle mass and strength during the cycle. Since testosterone is easily converted to estrogen, approximately 30% of the mass will be in the liquid, which is quickly lost after the end of the course.

For the same reason, testosterone cypionate is not very suitable for the cycle. Excessive estrogen levels caused by this drug can quickly lead to the development of gynecomastia, which manifests itself as soreness, swelling or tightening in the nipple region. To prevent this, auxiliary drugs (Tamoxifen or Clomid) are used. Antiestrogens minimize the effects of estrogen, and reduce the effects of anabolic steroids in a directional direction. Aromatase blockers are best used.

Since testosterone is the main male androgen, the development of pronounced androgenic side effects can also be expected. In many respects, their severity is associated with the rate at which testosterone in the body turns into dihydrotestosterone (DHT). This substance is a metabolite of testosterone, which is responsible for the development of known androgenic effects that are associated with the use of testosterone cypionate. These include: increased secretion of sebum, acne, hair growth on the body and face, as well as male pattern baldness.

Loss of hair on the head is not expressed at all. First of all, those who have a genetic predisposition (case of baldness in the family) should worry about this. 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 allopecia, and also reduces the likelihood of other androgenic effects.

Indications for use (Testosterone cypionate prescription)

Testosterone cypionate is used medicinally by both men and women. The tool is recommended in the following cases:

• Pathology in the development of genital organs, a violation of their reproductive function;
  
• Sexual involution associated with age-related changes (usually in men after 50 years);
  
• Acromegaly is a hormonal disorder that acts on the anterior pituitary gland. It causes intensive growth (expansion) of the bones of the hands, feet, face;
  
• Uncontrolled growth of prostate cells, causing hypertrophy (adenoma) of the prostate.
  
  Women are prescribed a course of treatment for:
  
  
• Menopause, accompanied by nervous disorders and vegetovascular dystonia;
  
• Oncological diseases of the ovaries and mammary gland (at the age of not older than 60 years);
  

• Pathological bleeding in older women.
  
  
  

Testosterone Cypionate Cycle

Despite the fact that the duration of the drug is quite large, testosterone cypionate administration 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 course of "solo". Practice shows that doses above 800-1000 mg do not lead to better results, however, the risk of side effects increases sharply.

To block the action of estrogen, Tamoxifen must be used (10 mg per day, starting from the second week of the cycle and ending with its intake 2 weeks after the end of testosterone intake). Preferred option: use during the course of Provimed. After the introduction of testosterone, Proviron should be replaced by Tamoxifen, to restore the secretion of testosterone. The use of antiestrogens reduces the accumulation of fluid in the body, and also inhibits the development of gynecomastia.
If the duration of the course exceeds 4 weeks, it is necessary to use Gonadotropin 500 IU, 1 time per week for the entire course, starting from 3 weeks.

Combined Cycle Test Cypionate

The combined course of testosterone cypionate is not much different from "solo". The drug is most often combined with Nandrolone at a dose of 200 mg per week. The dosage of cypionate is an average of 200 mg per week.

Contraindications and Precautions

The use of hormonal drugs based on testosterone is not recommended for patients with cancer of the prostate gland. Before using the product, older men need to be screened to determine the status of the prostate. This is done to exclude the possible appearance of malignant neoplasms.

Due to the fact that synthetic testosterone is able to slow the withdrawal of water and sodium from the body, people suffering from puffiness need to undergo a course under the watchful supervision of doctors. Taking additional precautions, the specialist will prescribe a course of treatment based on the obtained test results.

It is not recommended to take the drug to boys and girls of adolescence. Testosterone cypionate, acting on fatty subcutaneous tissues, provokes the appearance of acne on the body and, especially, on the face. If adolescents need to use the drug, it is recommended to follow a strict diet. Exclude foods high in fat, sugar, and carcinogens from your diet. It will not be easy to do this, since an increase in muscle mass requires a lot of physical activity and, as a result, appetite increases.

16.06.2020