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TESTOSTERONE
CYPIONATE
Testosterone
Cypionate is the most popular and most used testosterone. Cypionate,
like Enanthate (another form of testosterone), is an oil-dissolved
injectable form of testosterone with strong androgenic and anabolic
effects. It aromatizes quite easily which means that the conversion
rate to estrogen, similar to Enanthate's, is relatively high.
Several athletes are of the opinion that Cypionate stores more
water in the body than enanthate does. The muscle buildup during
the application along with the inevitable loss of strength and
muscle mass after discontinuing use of one product, are the
same with the other. Testosterone Cypionate can be combined
with many steroids and thus making it an excellent mass steroid.
This
oil based injectable form of testosterone can cause a marked
disturbance in the body's endogenous production of testosterone
if not carefully monitored and cycled. Athletes claim that this
drug produces dramatic size and strength increases, yet some
studies disprove any strength gain. It can be stacked with a
number of different steroids to yield greater results. Cypionate
is produced domestically under the brand name Depo-Testosterone
and other manufacturers produce it under generic names.
How
Taken – Administration by intramuscular (IM)
injection.
Possible Side Effects – Most side effects reported with
injectable testosterone are mild, and may include nausea, insomnia,
rash at site of injection and breast enlargement. To prevent
the development of swelling, it is preferable to lower the sodium
intake in your diet. Occasionally, effects such as an increase
in facial hair growth, acne, deepening of the voice or menstrual
irregularities (in women) or male pattern baldness, erectile
and ejaculation difficulties (in males) may occur. On rare occasions
does it cause liver problems, but blood tests should be performed
regularly.
Warnings/Precautions
–Inform your doctor and pharmacist of all prescribed and
non-prescribed drugs you are taking. You should also inform
them of natural products you are taking. If you wish to start
a new drug or natural product, please consult with your pharmacist
before doing so while on testosterone therapies.
Drug
Interactions – Testosterone may interfere with
other drugs. In particular, anticoagulants and drugs used to
control the blood sugar level.
Pregnancy/Nursing
– Testosterone should NOT be used if you are pregnant
or plan on becoming pregnant. The safety of testosterone during
breastfeeding has not been established.
Storage – Store in a cool/dry place.
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