Description
Testosterone Propionate propionate is a commonly manufactured, oil-based injectable testosterone propionate compound. The propionate ester will slow the rate in which the steroid is released from the injection site, but only for a few days.
Testosterone Propionate propionate is therefore much faster acting than other Testosterone Propionate esters such as cypionate or enanthate, and requires a much more frequent dosing schedule, in order to maintain stable blood levels Those who do not mind frequent injections will find propionate to be quite an effective steroid.
As with all Testosterone Propionates, it is a powerful mass drug, capable of producing rapid gains in size and strength. At the same time the build up of estrogen and DHT (dihydro testosterone propionate) will be pronounced, so typical Testosterone Propionate side effects are to be expected. Many consider propionate to be the mildest Testosterone Propionate ester, and the preferred form for the dieting/cutting phases of training.
Some will go so far as to say that propionate will harden the physique, while giving the user less water and fat retention than one typically expects to see with a Testosterone Propionate.
The ester is removed before Testosterone Propionate is active in the body, and likewise the ester cannot alter the activity of the parent steroid in any way, only slow its release. We can say that propionate might be the favored Testosterone Propionate among female bodybuilders (for those who insist on testosterone propionate use), as blood levels are easier to control with it compared to other esters. Should virilization symptoms develop, one would not wish to wait the weeks needed for testosterone propionate concentrations to fall.
Clinical Dosage
As by its nature it is simply a synthetic version of the Testosterone Propionate hormone naturally produced in the human body by both men and women and essential to a properly functioning endocrine system. While inadequate levels, particularly low levels are generally not life threatening they can be quite bothersome and can lead to more serious problems when not dealt with appropriately.
To give you an idea of the importance of the hormone we only need to look at the effects of low levels; those who suffer from low testosterone propionate find a body transformation in the opposite desired direction to be very common place; increased body-fat, decreased muscle tissue and strength can all occur and be very difficult to deal with and in many cases impossible when levels are too low.
Further, because Testosterone Propionate is responsible in part for sexual function many men find they experience a decrease in libido, erectile dysfunction when levels are too low, as well as lack of mental focus, energy and even the onset of depression. While these are not life-threatening conditions on their own, as you can easily see some of them are pretty serious and there isn’t one any man would wish to have bestowed on him.
Conversely, when we look at the effects of low testosterone propionate we can easily see how increased levels would have the opposite effect; take each condition previously listed and take it in the opposite direction towards improvement, which is exactly why Testosterone Propionate is known as a performance enhancer.
Recreational Usage
By its very nature testosterone propionate dramatically increases nitrogen retention in the muscle allowing protein to be stored in the muscle to a larger degree; as protein is the building block of muscle and increased lean tissue improves our metabolic rate, on this basis alone we have a highly desirable hormone. As by its mode of action testosterone propionate has the ability to block and reduce muscle wasting hormones known as glucocortico steroid, most commonly cortisol.
While testosterone propionate truly has seemingly limitless properties, as it pertains to performance, of particular interest is its ability to greatly increase IGF 1 production in the body; as you understand IGF 1 is a very powerful peptide hormone of a highly anabolic nature and plays a key role alongside human growth hormone, another potent peptide based hormone.
A testosterone propionate hormone with the Propionate ester attached, testosterone propionate carries with it a half-life of approximately 4 days. While this is not the shortest possible half-life of an ester based steroid it is definitely on the short end and is generally the shortest ester attached to any testosterone propionate hormone.
Through the use of testosterone propionate we aptly create a playing field perfect for almost any situation be it bulking, cutting or simply trying to provide an added athletic edge. Through its use the individual can expect to see increases in lean tissue and strength, decreased body fat due to improved metabolic function as well as a greater ability for healing and recovery.
As a short ester steroid testosterone propionate must be necessarily administered at a minimum of every three days with every other day being far more optimal; because many will be using other short ester steroids during a cutting cycle often it makes sense to use testosterone propionate during this time and simply administer them all at once.
However, because peak levels are so easy to control with the use of testosterone propionate due to the short ester being attached many, especially in the competitive bodybuilding world use testosterone propionate in their off-season as well
Dosage
Therapeutic Dosage:
Males : 100-200 mg per week
Female : N/A
Recreational Dosage:
Males : 700mg-1000mg per week
Female : N/A
Side Effects
The truth is simple, anabolic androgenic steroids do carry with them possible negative side effects, this is a given but they do so no more than any medication. As it pertains to Testosterone Propionate, Testosterone Propionate itself is generally very well-tolerated by most who supplement with an exogenous form but there are side-effects that can occur; however, with proper and responsible use, in most cases the possible side-effects will prove to be irrelevant.
The most common side effects brought on by Testosterone Propionate are of an aromatase effect. Testosterone Propionate will convert to estrogen through the aromatase process and can bring about such negative effects such as Gynecomastia, water retention, blood pressure and cholesterol issues to name a few.
While these side-effects can be problematic they are not without solution; however, the side-effect of testicular atrophy is assured in all but in most cases inconsequential. Through the use of Testosterone Propionate or any Testosterone Propionate form, when exogenous Testosterone Propionate is present natural production is no longer necessary and it will come to a halt.
As Testosterone Propionate is produced in the testicles in men, once productions ceases to exist the testicles shrink; however, once exogenous use is discontinued and natural production begins again the testicles return to their normal size. As estrogenic side-effects such as the ones mentioned above can be very problematic all hope is not loss; far from it.
As these effects are caused by the advent of estrogen, by supplementing with an aromatase inhibitor we can greatly reduce such affects and many times completely eliminate them.
Just as important, as it pertains to blood pressure, cholesterol and other similar actions, a healthy diet is imperative; diets that are sufficient in healthy Omega Fats as well as those who condition with regular cardiovascular training greatly reduce the chances of many negative effects commonly associated with many anabolic steroids
