Testosterone enanthate

Testosterone enanthate is a representative of testosterone esters. Probably this is one of the most favorite anabolic substances among bodybuilders. It has long period of action, which depends on metabolic rate and hormonal background of an athlete.

On average, it remains active for 2 weeks (its half-life is about 7 days). Usually athletes do a weekly injection to keep high concentration of the hormone in blood.

Steroid characteristics

Anabolic properties – 100%

Androgenic properties – 100%

Transformation into estrogens – Yes (aromatase inhibitors are required)

Suppression of hypothalamus-pituitary-testicles – Yes

Liver toxicity – No

Available forms – injection

Duration – 2 weeks

Doping test – detectable during 3 months

Effects

The major benefit of Testosterone enanthate usage is a rather fast gaining of muscular mass and strength. This is the reason of its popularity among bodybuilders and powerlifters.

Testosterone enanthate can also solve the joint problems in athletes who suffer from joint pain, however :decadurabolin: and HGH are more preferable for these issues.

It also induces the regenerative mechanisms, improves general well-being and increases endurance.

Side effects

The major problem of testosterone enanthate usage is transformation into estrogen, which can cause estrogen related adverse effects: gynecomastia, water retention. However, with the invention of anti-estrogens this is not a problem anymore.

Note that aromatase inhibitors (e.g. :letrozole:) are taken during the cycle. Meanwhile estrogen blockers – after the cycle (when the action of steroid is over, therefore you need to check its half-life). As testosterone enanthate suppresses the axis of hypothalamus-pituitary-testes, estrogen blockers (e.g. :clomiphene:) are necessary to restore the production of endogenous testosterone.

In case of prolonged cycles, high doses or combinations, human chorionic gonadotropin is necessary to use starting from the 3^rd week and ending in 2-3 weeks after the end of a cycle.

Testosterone enanthate can also cause androgenic side effects such as acne, high blood pressure, increased aggression, baldness etc. Women should avoid taking this substance due to high risks of virilization.

Dosage and usage

The effect of this steroid is dosage dependent. The usual dosage is 250-500mg/week, which is injected once a week (or two times at regular intervals if the dose is high). Commonly the cycle lasts 2 -2.5 months. PCT begins in two-three weeks after the end of a cycle. For optimal results you should follow a mass–gaining diet including sports nutrition.

Testosterone enanthate is an aromatizable substance. So, in order to avoid estrogen-related adverse effects one should take aromatase inhibitors starting from the 2^nd week of a cycle. This therapy must go on up to the one week after the end of a cycle.

In order to keep the gained muscle mass one should take cortisol blockers after the end of a cycle.

Combinations

For mass-gaining purposes this steroid is stacked with :anadrol:, :dianabol:, :decadurabolin: and :parabolan.

Example of stacking

Deca Durabolin 200-250mg/week

Testosterone enanthate 500mg/week.

Note: aromatase inhibitors are necessary in this cycle.

For cutting purposes Testosterone enanthate makes good combinations with :stanozolol: or :oxandrolone (moderate doses).

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