Description of Drostanolone Propionate

Drostanolone propionate is an anabolic steroid mostly used by the athletes in combination with other steroids and in cutting cycles. Unlike drostanolone enanthate, the propionate ester is a fast acting steroid; therefore it needs to be injected daily. Even if its most benefit is associated with the cutting cycles, it has also proved to be efficient in increasing muscle mass and strength and reducing fat loss. Drostanolone propionate does not have the ability to aromatize therefore it does not convert into estrogen. Its anabolic/androgenic properties are moderate and its main advantage over other steroids is that it does not cause estrogen related side effects. Drostanolone propionate does not enhance athletic performance; moreover it reduces fat, creates "quality" muscles and makes it a good option for the athletes before competiitions. Before starting to use this steroid read carefully all the information about its possible side effects, effective doses and indications of use, contra-indications and interaction with other medicines in order to take all measures of precaution and avoid severe side effects.

Brand names

Unlike drostanolone enanthate that is sold under the brand name Masteron enanthate, drostanolone propionate is known under the Masteron trade name.

Warnings and what you should know about drostanolone propionate?

Do not use drostanolone propionate in the following cases:

·If you are hypersensitive to the drug;

·If you have liver tumor, prostate cancer or breast carcinoma;

·If you are aged under 18 years old;

·If you have hypertension, diabetes, liver or kidney disease;

·If you have had a heart attack or have history of heart disease;

·If you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

General precautions with drostanolone propionate

Prior to initiation of cycles with drostanolone propionate, there are certain things one should know and exercise caution to. Even if drostanolone propionate is considered a weak steroid, it is important to not exceed the doses and follow exactly all the indications of use.

·Drostanolone propionate may be used concurrently with other anabolic steroids, however, in combination with other steroids it may weaken its aromatase effect and increase the possibility of developing estrogen related side effects. Drostanolone propionate is best stacked with testosterone propionate, trenbolone acetate and other.

·If you have history of cardiovascular diseases, then you should exercise caution to the administered dose. Just because drostanolone propionate is a fast acting steroid and it needs to be taken daily, the high quantity of the drug in the blood may increase the level of cholesterol and increase the blood pressure. Set the doses to the most suitable one and maintain it.

·If you have history of liver disease or kidney impairment, it is recommended to make periodic examinations in order to assess the liver function and the level of liver enzymes.

·It should not be used in women, especially if pregnant or breastfeeding. If its use is absolutely needed in the pre-contest phase for the female athletes, considerably decrease the doses.

Effective doses and indications of use

As already mentioned, drostanolone propionate comes in form of injectable oil solution. It a s fast acting steroid, which means that its effects is short in duration and it is necessary to inject it more often in order to keep an even quantity of the drug in the blood. Generally, the ampules contain 2 ml of the drug equivalent to 100 mg. The recommended dose is 100 mg every two or three days. The weekly dosage should range within 200-350 mg, a quantity more than sufficient to obtain good results. For female athletes, it is considered that a safe dose should range within 25 to 50mg each week. In order to rebalance the quantity of steroid in the body, the dose has to be taken once weekly.

What should you do if you missed a dose?

If you forgot to inject a dose of drostanolone propionate, do not worry; take it as soon as you remember. Do not bother if it is already the time to take the next dose, leave the missed one and continue your normal schedule. Do not inject a double dose to make up for the skipped one. Try to inject the drug at the same time everyday in order to better remember the schedule and avoid missing doses.

Possible side effects with drostanolone propionate

Like all steroids, drostanolone propionate may cause side effects. Not all athletes get to experience them, though. Drostanolone enanthate does not cause estrogen related side effects such as acne, gynecomastia, hypertension, water retention and others. However, there are other side effects that may occur while injecting the ester, these are most of the

The most common side effects are the following:

·Oily skin;

·Facial and body hair growth;

·Aggression;

·Hair loss;

·Depression;

·Insomnia and others.

Usually, these side effects are mild and short in action. However, these should not be tolerated. If these become bothersome and persistent, decrease the doses and increase the interval between doses so that all the symptoms could disappear.

Other side effects that are typically associated with the mechanism of action of anabolic steroids are the following:

·Changes in sexual desire, more often is decreased sexual desire;

·Frequent and persistent errections;

·Male pattern baldness and others.

In order to minimize the risk of side effects it is recommended to take concurrently 5-alpha reductase inhibitors. It is considered that these agents lower the incidence of steroid related side effects.

Overdose and drug abuse

Drostanolone propionate is a weak steroid with low androgenic properties. Overdose cases with drostanolone propionate are rare, but not excluded. Each athlete reacts in a different to steroids. If you accidentally took a higher dose of drostanolone propionate and experience nausea, vomiting, fatigue, abdominal pain or stomach upset, go to the nearest hospital and seek medical attention right away. Follow all the instructions in order to treat the symptoms.

How should I store drostanolone propionate?

It is indicated to keep drostanolone propionate in a clean and dry place at the room temperature. Store the injections out of the reach of children and away of the direct sunlight exposure.