Testosterone Propionate

Description of testosterone propionate

Testosterone propionate is a steroid indicated for the testosterone replacement therapy in males with symptoms of deficiency of the naturally produced hormone. It is a short acting steroid, which means that it needs to be administered every day. As testosterone cypionate, testosterone propionate comes in form of injection. From the testosterone replacement therapy agents, it causes the least side effects and even if adverse reactions occur, they subside quickly when use is ceased. It is considered a very efficient steroid and the only difference between testosterone cypionate and enanthate is the duration of action. Unlike testosterone cypionate, testosterone propionate injections are not painful; however, if used for a prolonged period of time, there might occur pain at the site of the injection. Read carefully the information pamphlet to get well acknowledged about the effective doses, contraindications, warnings, precautions, possible side effects and other important information related to administration of it.

Brand names

Testosterone propionate is sold under the "Testovin" or "Virormone" brand names.

What you should know before starting to use testosterone propionate?

Testosterone propionate is a steroid with moderate to strong androgenic properties; therefore, you should take into consideration the medical conditions that should be avoided while following the therapy with this drug. Some of the most important are the following:

·Increased sensitivity to the drug, it may manifest through skin allergic reactions such as rash, hives, swelling of the face, lips and tongue as through anaphylactic reactions.

·Do not use the drug if you have increased levels of cholesterol, pre-existent cardio-vascular disease as well as hepatic or renal disease, it is considered that testosterone propionate increases the levels of cholesterol and may cause complications to the existing medical condition;

·Propionate version of the testosterone ester is contraindicated in males with carcinoma of the breast or carcinoma of the prostate gland.

·It should not be used in women if pregnant or breastfeeding.

·It is contraindicated in adults less than 18 years old due to the fact that it may suppress the natural production of testosterone in the body and cause various side effects.

What benefits one may obtain by using testosterone propionate?

Propionate ester is nothing more than simply testosterone, and if comparing with other forms of the hormone, there is not much difference in terms of mechanism of action. Therefore, the benefits are similar with the naturally produced hormone, and when administered it is well tolerated. As all testosterone derivatives provide almost the same benefits, the only difference is due to the propionate ester and also duration of action. Propionate ester carries a half-life of approximately four days, which is the shortest in action compared to the rest ester based testosterone. It needs to be administered at least once in three days in order to maintain the level of testosterone in the blood, and depending on the dose, it may be used even on daily basis. The benefits from using testosterone propionate (Testoxyl Propionate 100) are the following:

·Increases muscle mass and strength;

·Reduces body fat;

·Enhances athletic performance;

·Increases energy, immunity and the overall sense of well-being;

·Increases sex drive as well.

Effective doses and indications of use

Testosterone propionate comes in form of injectable solution. It is a drug intended for intramuscular use and not for intravenous use. It is considered that the higher the dose, the stronger the anabolic/androgenic effects. The usual dose of testosterone propionate is 600mg per week. At the highest dose, the greater are the results. A normal cycle of testosterone propionate is 12 to 16 weeks and it has been demonstrated that even a cycle of 20 weeks is safe and provides great results.

The vials with testosterone propionate need to be inspected very well before usage. They may contain particles or crystals that usually form when the vial is not stored properly. If you have difficulty in injecting the solution, go to the hospital each time you need.

Stack with other steroids

Testosterone propionate stacks well with many steroids. Most often, the steroids that stack well with testosterone propionate are the following: Trenbolone Acetate, Drostanolone, Stanozolol, Nandrolone Decanoate and others. One important thing to remember is that since propionate is a short acting ester it needs to be stacked with other short estered drugs. Usually, people stack testosterone propionate with other steroids just for obtaining good results in a short period of time.

Possible side effects with testosterone propionate

Testosterone propionate may cause side effects that usually depend on the dose, duration of action in the body and other aspects. All the side effects are a possibility and not all users get to experience the same adverse reactions. Each person may experience the same side effects but different in severity and duration. It is important to take corresponding actions to treat the symptoms and diminish the risks of developing new adverse reactions. In such cases, it is indicated to reduce the doses and time interval between them, or combine the drug with aromatase inhibitors such as Arimidex or Letrozole that would decrease the risk of developing estrogen related side effects.

It is considered that testosterone propionate has a high level of aromatization into estrogen (the female sex hormone) and may cause estrogen related side effects. Prolonged use of testosterone propionate may increase the risk of gynecomastia, which is formation of breast tissue in males. Another side effect related to the prolonged use of the drug is suppression of the natural production of testosterone in the body. The most common side effects are the following:

·Aggressive and dominant behavior;

·Frequent and persistent erections;

·Headache;

·Acne;

·In some cases depression, anxiety and insomnia;

·High cholesterol;

·Hypertension;

·Water retention;

·Male pattern baldness and others.

How should I store testosterone propionate?

It is recommended to store testosterone propionate in a clean and dry place at the room temperature between 20 and 25 degrees Celsius or 68 to 77 degrees Fahrenheit. Keep the vials away from the direct sunlight exposure and out of the reach of children. Safely discard the vials you don’t need.