Masteron - Benefits, side effects and myths

Drostanolone (Masteron) - DHT (dihydrotestosterone) derivative and a very potent AAS (anabolic-androgenic steroid). Likewise, every other DHT derivatives, Masteron, is not prone to aromatase and is not converted into estrogenic metabolites. Moreover, it has the ability to strongly reduce estrogenic activity in the organism by binding to the estrogen receptors (ER). Thanks to it, drostanolone can counteract most of the potential adverse effects related to the estrogens and indirectly prevent prolactin secretion. 

Masteron is usually available in two estres: enanthate (5-6 days half-life) and propionate (approx. 2 days half-life).

Benefits:

Drostanolone is quite expensive, but its effects are worth its price. It affects the body and mind on multiple levels, making it a perfect compound for athletes, students and everybody else who wants to increase strength, libido and optimize their brain functions. Masteron does:

- promote lean muscle mass growth

- improve muscle definition and vascularity

- improve fat loss process by intensifying lipolysis

- promote considerable gains in strength

- prevent central nervous system fatigue

- improve after-training recovery

- improve endurance

- increase libido

- improve well-being and mood

- improve self-confidence

- emphasize secondary male characteristics (can deepen the voice and accelerate body/facial hair growth)

- reduce estrogenic activity

- improve the sensitivity and promote the development of androgen receptors in the brain

- enhance the activity of the SMR (sensorimotor rhythm) brain wave (SMR activity is associated with cognitive functions, attention, and intelligence)

Side Effects:

Masteron should not be used by men with BPH (prostatic hyperplasia) or other diseases related to the prostate gland. Drostanolone may:

- worsen LDL to HDL ratio

- accelerate hair loss in men prone to male-pattern baldness

- worsen the joint condition by excessive limitation of estrogenic activity

- temporary increase prostate gland

- induce urination problems due to enlarged prostate gland

- trigger acne

Injectable Masteron will not worsen the liver's condition as it is not hepatotoxic. Its methyled, oral version is very uncommon.

Dosing

150-300mg/week will positively affect the brain's functions, recovery, and libido. However, its doping dose oscillates in the range of 300mg - 600mg/week.

Myths

Masteron will not:

- considerably reduce estrogen level. Its activity prevents aromatase and estrogen binding to receptors to some degree and the effect will be sufficient on low testosterone doses, however, if you're on high T doses (500mg+ weekly), the effect will be unlikely noticeable. So, the moment you stop taking Masteron, it may be necessary to temporarily increase dosages of aromatase inhibitors in order to regulate estrogen level

- have significant effects on body composition if your body fat is higher than 25%. It's more of a "strength & recovery" compound.

Masteron should not:

- be run solo (as it will lead to testosterone suppression)

- be used by women (as it will trigger virilization)

- induce "aggressiveness," instead will promote good mood, well-being, cognitive functions, and self-confidence.