Drostanolone Enanthate

General description of Drostanolone Enanthate

Drostanolone enanthate is an anabolic steroid that is used in cutting cycles and increasing lean mass. It is preferable by most of the athletes because it does not enhance athletic performance and it has the ability to increase the lean mass without water retention. It is a dihydrotestosterone derivative but it is different through the fact that to its chemical structure is added the 2-methyl group. In fact, this means that drostanolone enanthate has significantly stronger anabolic effects if compared to its basic hormone. The athletes mostly use drostanolone enanthate as a fat loss agent more often before competitions and in cutting cycles. Its anabolic properties are moderate when compared with other steroids and it has moderate aromatase inhibitor, which means that it does not convert to estrogen and the risks of developing estrogen related adverse reactions are minimal. Like in case of other steroids, all users are advised to exercise caution to the drug description and read all the information about it before using it.

Brand names

Drostanolone enanthate is sold under the trade name Masteron Enanthate.

Contraindications and what else should you know about the drug?

All athletes should bear in mind the following contra-indications before starting to use drostanolone enanthate.

·Do not use drostanolone enanthate if you have a known hypersensitivity to it because it may generate skin allergic reactions such as rash, hives, swelling of the face, tongue and lips and others. Generally, such reactions disappear after discontinuation with the drug.

·It is contraindicated the use of drostanolone enanthate if the user has history of liver tumor, breast carcinoma, cancer of the prostate and other type of cancer. The drug may stimulate the growth of cancer cell and recurrence of the disease.

·Do not use the drug if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

These contraindications are more like general warnings for all athletes that intend to use not only drostanolone enanthate, but other steroids as well.

Precautions with drostanolone enanthate

Even if it is considered that drostanolone enanthate should not cause estrogen related side effects at any dosage, there are other precautions to be taken into consideration when starting the cycles with this drug.

·Use the drug only in the recommended dose range. Do not exceed the doses and do not use for a longer period of time than indicated.

·While using drostanolone enanthate there is the possibility of replacing the natural production of testosterone with the artificial one and result in loss of libido. Therefore, all athletes should exercise caution to the used doses and once at a time assess how the drug acts through periodic examinations.

·Combine drostanolone enanthate with similar anabolic steroids such as testosterone enanthate. Avoid using the drug at the same time with prescription medicines or other over-the-counter ones. It is not recommended the interaction with diabetes, heart, liver, kidney or hypertension medicines as it may interfere in the mechanism of action of those and decrease their effect.

·If you missed a dose, do not take a double dose to make up for the skipped one. Basically, drostanolone enanthate should be taken twice a week, and if you missed a dose one day, take it the other day. The interval between doses should be equal, in order to ensure an even quantity of drug in the blood. If it is the time to take the next one, leave the missed one and continue your normal schedule.

Effective doses and indications of use

It comes in form of a long acting ester that is injectable and generally dosed at 200mg. Drostanolone enanthate is mostly recommended if the athlete intends to use it in longer cycles up to 12 weeks or longer. However, athletes can get most benefit of the drug when used in cutting cycles. In order to get most from the use of drostanolone enanthate, it is indicated to combine it with other anabolic steroids such as testosterone enanthate, as its solitary use might not bring considerable results.

The doses of drostanolone enanthate are set individually considering weight, expected results and existing medical condition. The dose does not need to be very high for obtaining good results. Typical dose of drostanolone enanthate is around 400 mg weekly, which means injecting the ester twice a week, however if the athlete uses the drug only for its anti-estrogenic effects then a dose around 200mg weekly is enough. Higher doses of 600 mg per week or even 800 mg do not prove to be more efficient than the usual dose of 400 mg per week.

Possible side effects

Like in case of all anabolic steroids, drostanolone enanthate may cause side effects. Every athlete may experience different side effects, depending on the dose, how the body reacts to the drug, existing medical conditions and other. Unlike other steroids, drostanolone enanthate does not produce any estrogen related side effects such as water retention, acne, gynecomastia and hypertension. The most common side effects one may experience with drostanolone enanthate are the following:

·Aggression;

·Oily skin;

·Benign prostatic hyperplasia;

·Male pattern baldness.

If such adverse reactions occur, it is recommended to take 5-alpha reductase inhibitors in order to improve the symptoms and prevent their further recurrence. Other side effects that may occur while using drostanolone enanthate are the following:

·Depression;

·Changes in mood;

·Changes in sexual desire;

·Frequent and persistent erections and other.

The enumerated side effects one may experience from the use of drostanolone enanthate are a possibility. Take all measures of precaution before starting to use it.

Overdose or drug abuse

Basically, drostanolone enanthate is a weak steroid, its androgenic properties are quite low and the risk of overdose is minimal. However, if you increase the dose and you feel unusual fatigue, abdominal pain, nausea or vomiting, seek for medical attention right away. Decrease the doses or discontinue with the drug until all the symptoms disappear.

How should I store the drug?

Keep the injections out of the reach of children, preferable in a clean and dry place at the room temperature. It is recommended to store the drug away from the direct sunlight exposure.