Primobolan
has been manufactured by the giant pharmaceutical company Schering and
is available both as an injectable (enanthate) and oral (acetate).
Bodybuilders tend to opt for the injectable versions of
anabolic steroids
for primarily for two reasons. First, they generally lack the c-17
alpha-alkylation oral steroids have, making injectables less stressful
to the liver. Second, injectables are able to provide sustained and
even androgen blood levels.
Methenolone is the generic compound of
Primobolan,
which is described as a mild steroidal compound. In the world of
synthetic steroids, the term ‘mild’ is used to described steroids that
exhibit moderate anabolic activity with low to moderate androgenic
effect. A mild steroid like Primobolan causes minimal side effects,
thus this drug is sometimes called as ‘the gentlest steroid’.
Introducing
endogenous androgens into the body would negatively impact your body’s
production of these hormones on varying degrees. In the case of
Primobolan, the effect is minimal. For this reason, Primobolan is
usually recommended if you’d like to try out steroids for the first
time.
As a DHT-derivative
Primobolan does not convert to estrogen, making it easy for you to avoid side effects commonly associated with use of
aromatizing
steroids, foremost of these negative effects are gynecomastia and fluid
retention. Similarly, high blood pressure will not be a concern when
you use
Primobolan. Estrogenic side effects, particularly fluid retention, have direct impact on this condition.
Oral
Primobolan
offers a huge advantage over other steroids because it is not a c17aa
compound. Some, however, view this as a drawback. Oral Primobolan lacks
the c17aa alteration, a chemical modification that improves the
bioavailability of oral compounds, thus it relies solely on its acetate
ester to make it survive the first-pass metabolism. The poor
bioavailability of oral Primobalan has lead to this drug’s demise when
it was discontinued.
Primobolan is not meant to be used for your
bulking cycles; if you’re looking for a rapid mass buildup, you’d be
disappointed with Primobolan. Primobolan’s most notable characteristic
is promotion of slow but permanent muscle mass gains. Instead, this
steroid is designed for cutting phases as it is known for its
anti-catabolic properties. During cutting phase, your body enters a
catabolic stage as you cut down on your calorie intake.
Occurrence of side effects with this drug is dose related (as in the case of other
steroids), thus it is highly recommended that you follow dosage instruction. The most commonly reported side effect of
Primobolan
use is hair loss. So, if you’re genetically predisposed to this
condition, it’s advised that you have anti-hair loss products ready.
Finasteride is usually prescribed to combat this side effect.
Other
possible side effects of Primobolan use are oily skin, acne outbreak,
and hirsutism. Again, these can be avoided if prudent dosing is
practiced.
The common complaint with this drug is its price.
Primobolan is one of the most expensive anabolic chemicals, with its
price ranging from $100 to $150 for 10 ml-vial dosed at 100mgs/ml.
Effective Primobolan dosages for men range from 200mg-500 mg per week. Women can take 50mg-150 mg per week.
