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Steroids In Medical Use

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There are many people who like to see that their body is kept in good shape. You can use various forms of medicines, diets and exercise to achieve this goal. It is a well known fact that getting into shape requires lots of hard work. In addition to eating well you will need to follow a well balanced exercise regime. For the people who prefer to use steroids you might want to see how steroids medical use is looked at.

For some people a short cut to getting a well defined body exists with the use of anabolic steroids. These steroids are a class of hormone steroids. This means that in addition to providing your body with a quick way to gain more muscle definition you stand a high chance of hormonal changes occurring to you.

These changes are well known side effects which occur from using any anabolic steroids. These changes once they occur are not reversible. As these steroids are very harmful to the body there are many sporting associations which have banned the use of these steroids. Among the sporting groups which don't allow athletes who have used these steroids to participate are the Olympic Games body and others.

One of the best ways to understand why these sporting bodies don't want to see the use of these drugs is that the body undergoes changes which promote artificial body strength and speed. This means that normally trained athletes will have trouble competing against these bulked up athletes.

While we are aware of the hazards that steroids play in sports and our bodies there are times when these drugs can be of use in medical experiments. Since these steroids are based on the body's hormonal growth patterns you will find that using these steroids medical use helps medical personnel see just what effect there is on the body.

For instance you will be able to see how the nervous system reacts to the use or abuse of steroids. With some of the currently used steroids you will find that doctor will be able to see how they can help patients work out their steroid addiction. The effects which come in to play when these steroids are being used will be revealed as well. As you see while the general reason for using steroids is harmful to us, it is beneficial to find steroids medial use to find ways to stop the dangers which some from steroids.

With all of this information you will understand why there is so much of interest displayed in the medical community with regards to steroids. At first it may be hard to imagine how steroids medical use can be teamed together. But when you think about the various dangers that steroids represent then you will understand why doctors and others need to study this drug.

Winstrol Cycle | Stanozolol Cycle Winstrol Cycles

Winstrol Cycle - Stanozolol Cycle

Aside from testosterone, Winstrol (stanozolol) is the most popular steroid on the market. A Winstrol cycle is popular because it is often used in cutting cycles. You have bodybuilders using it before a contest, and you have regular gym goes using it while dieting to improve their physical appearance and/or get ready for summer. On top of that, it is an oral steroid, which is often preferred by the average steroid user, who does not want to use needles.

As mentioned earlier, testosterone is more times than not, the base of every steroid cycle. It helps improve your overall feeling, energy, libido, build muscle, and more. But because of frequent injections, possible water retention, estrogen, and other potential side effects, some new steroid users stay clear of testosterone, and injections in general... thus we have the Winstrol cycle.

The problem with a Winstrol cycle is that it has more side effects than testosterone. The difference is(besides the injections), testosterone's side effects are often visual, gynecomastia(bitch tits), acne, water retention etc. On the other hand you have Winstrol, which is 17 alpha alkylated, which means it is harder on the liver. Since any damage to the liver is not immediately noticed, and doesn't affect physical appearance, many users opt for Winstrol over testosterone and other injectables.

Let's take a look at some Winstrol cycles. First we'll take a look at the basic Winstrol cycle.

Approximately ten years ago, the common beginner dosage for Winstrol was roughly 20-25mgs per day. With the internet, and 'more is better', the common dosage today is 50mgs per day. Pharmaceutical Winstrol is often dosed very low, but underground labs generally dose Winstrol for bodybuilders. You will see 10mg, 25mg, and 50mgs capsules of Winstrol.

A simple Winstrol cycle would be 50mgs a day, for six weeks. It is suggested to not go past the six weeks to give yoru liver and kidneys a break. The six weeks is a guideline, and many users will take Winstrol for eight, and up to ten weeks. The safest route is if the user can get regular blood work done by the doctor, to make sure everything is healthy.

A Winstrol cycle with testosterone.

There are two ways to cycle Winstrol with testosterone, and you'll have an endless argument of which way is better. A bodybuilder can take testosterone for 8-12 weeks, along side with Winstrol, which would be for six weeks. The variation, is you can take the Winstrol starting from day one, up until the end of week six. Or you can take it for the last six weeks of the cycle. When taken at the beginning of the cycle, users will see quicker gains, great pumps in the gyms, usually after only a few days of use... like a 'kick start' to the cycle. The problem with that is, after the first six weeks, the user is only on testosterone for the last 2-6 weeks of the cycle. If the individual starts off with just testosterone, and adds the Winstrol later, they won't see the quicker gangs, however, they will get the benefits of Winstrol closer to the end of the cycle, which in most cases is either around a bodybuilding contest, or middle of summer. In the end, it's a personal choice based on own personal beliefs.

Week Testosterone Weekly Winstrol Daily 1 350-500mgs 50mgs 2 350-500mgs 50mgs 3 350-500mgs 50mgs 4 350-500mgs 50mgs 5 350-500mgs 50mgs 6 350-500mgs 50mgs 7 350-500mgs - 8 350-500mgs -	Week Testosterone Weekly Winstrol Daily 1 350-500mgs - 2 350-500mgs - 3 350-500mgs 50mgs 4 350-500mgs 50mgs 5 350-500mgs 50mgs 6 350-500mgs 50mgs 7 350-500mgs 50mgs 8 350-500mgs 50mgs

Advanced Winstrol Cycles

Any advanced cycle usually consists of three or more drugs used in a cycle. There are many options, and most will have testosterone as a base.

Testosterone and Winstrol cycle. Though most advanced cycles use three or more compounds, this one only has two, testosterone and Winstrol. The sample cycle is either 12 or 16 weeks. In this cycle Winstrol is taking at the beginning, and the end, with a short break in the middle, to give the body a 'break'.

Example A Week Testosterone Weekly Winstrol Daily 1 350-500mgs 50mgs 2 350-500mgs 50mgs 3 350-500mgs 50mgs 4 350-500mgs 50mgs 5 350-500mgs 50mgs 6 350-500mgs - 7 350-500mgs - 8 350-500mgs 50mgs 9 350-500mgs 50mgs 10 350-500mgs 50mgs 11 350-500mgs 50mgs 12 350-500mgs 50mgs	Example B Week Testosterone Weekly Winstrol Daily 1 350-500mgs 50mgs 2 350-500mgs 50mgs 3 350-500mgs 50mgs 4 350-500mgs 50mgs 5 350-500mgs 50mgs 6 350-500mgs 50mgs 7 350-500mgs - 8 350-500mgs - 9 350-500mgs - 10 350-500mgs - 11 350-500mgs 50mgs 12 350-500mgs 50mgs 13 350-500mgs 50mgs 14 350-500mgs 50mgs 15 350-500mgs 50mgs 16 350-500mgs 50mgs

In example A, there is a two week break in the middle, and example B, there is a 4 week break in the middle. Because of the duration of both the cycle and Winstrol use, this cycle may have more side effects.

Three Steroid Stack. Once again testosterone is the base. Winstrol is again used at the beginning or the end, but a third steroid is added. The two most common steroids in this situation is Equipoise or trenbolone(Finaplix). Trenbolone is known to have more side effects than Equipoise, so it is also recommended to not take it longer than six weeks. Equipoise is usually taken for the full duration of the cycle.

Week	Testosterone Weekly	Equipoise Weekly	Winstrol Daily
1	350-500mgs	500mgs	50mgs
2	350-500mgs	500mgs	50mgs
3	350-500mgs	500mgs	50mgs
4	350-500mgs	500mgs	50mgs
5	350-500mgs	500mgs	50mgs
6	350-500mgs	500mgs	50mgs
7	350-500mgs	500mgs	-
8	350-500mgs	500mgs	-
9	350-500mgs	500mgs	-
10	350-500mgs	500mgs	-
11	350-500mgs	500mgs	-
12	350-500mgs	500mgs	-

Week	Testosterone Weekly	Trenbolone EOD*	Winstrol Daily
1	350-500mgs	100mgs	50mgs
2	350-500mgs	100mgs	50mgs
3	350-500mgs	100mgs	50mgs
4	350-500mgs	100mgs	50mgs
5	350-500mgs	100mgs	50mgs
6	350-500mgs	100mgs	50mgs
7	350-500mgs	-	-
8	350-500mgs	-	-

*EOD
- Every Other Day

That covers three variations of Winstrol cycle. A Winstrol only cycle, and intermediate cycle, and advanced cycles. Included with these steroids can also be a clenbuterol cycle.

Testosterone Cycle | Tesosterone Propionate, Cypionate, Enanthate

A testosterone cycle is one of the best beginner cycles for a first time steroid user. It's simple, can be used in dieting or bulking, and is one of the most affordable steroids available on the black market.



Testosterone will increase energy and sex drive, prevents depression, and gives the user an overall sense of well being. A testosterone cycle will build muscle, help burn fat, and increase intensity and aggression in the gym. Testosterone also regulates red blood cells, improves bone density, memory retention, and much more. The older one gets, the less testosterone they produce. Once a male reaches his late 30s and onward, his body produces very little testosterone. A simple low dose testosterone cycle will help the individual feel like he's in his 20s again.

Testosterone therapy is becoming more and more common, and accepted in North America. Times are changing. Only five years ago steroids were frowned upon if used in anything other than severe illnesses because they were so 'dangerous'. Now, majority of doctors are prescribing testosterone to their older patients. The biggest problem now is the cost. The government and pharmaceuticals company want a cut(an extremely large cut), making it almost impossible to afford, unless you have some type of coverage. Hence, individuals are turning to the black market to buy testosterone at a fraction of the price.

The most common testosterone cycle today requires weekly injections. Faster acting testosterone esters like propionate, require more frequent injections, daily, or every other day. With advancements in technology, monthly injections are also possible. The only disadvantage to less frequent injections, is if the user notices side effects from the current dose, it's going to take much longer for the side effects to subside, compared to a shorter acting ester.

When dieting, a shorter acting ester is more common, such as, propionate. Propionate needs to be injected every other day. With testosterone propionate, users can expect very little water retention, compared to something like enanthate or cypionate. However, in the end, one's diet will determine the overall water retention from the steroid.

As mentioned in other cycles, testosterone is often the base of all cycles. It is the one steroid that can be taken without being stacked with other steroids.

Two very simple, 'cutting' testosterone cycles are, testosterone propionate alone, and testosterone propionate with another steroid, such as, Winstrol or Equipoise.

Week Testosterone Propionate Dosage* 1 350mgs 2 350mgs 3 350mgs 4 350mgs 5 350mgs 6 350mgs 7 350mgs 8 350mgs *Injected 100mgs every other day.	Week Testosterone Propionate Dosage* Equipoise Dosage 1 350mgs 500mgs 2 350mgs 500mgs 3 350mgs 500mgs 4 350mgs 500mgs 5 350mgs 500mgs 6 350mgs 500mgs 7 350mgs 500mgs 8 350mgs 500mgs *Injected 100mgs every other day.

In the two above examples, injections are frequent, but the results speak for themselves.

When bulking, slower acting testosterones are often used. The most common testosterone cycles when bulking are testosterone enanthate, and testosterone cypionate. Both are very similar, and should be injected weekly. Again, testosterone can be used alone, or combined with other steroids. Similar to the Sustanon cycle, a mass cycle would contain testosterone, Deca Durabolin(Nandrolone decanoate) and Dianabol(Methandrostenolone). With proper nutrition, a first time user can put on 15-25lbs in eight weeks.

Week Testosterone Cypionate Dosage 1 500mgs 2 500mgs 3 500mgs 4 500mgs 5 500mgs 6 500mgs 7 500mgs 8 500mgs	Week Testosterone Cypionate Dosage Deca Durabolin Dosage Dianabol Dosage 1 500mgs 400mgs 40mgs 2 500mgs 400mgs 40mgs 3 500mgs 400mgs 40mgs 4 500mgs 400mgs 40mgs 5 500mgs 400mgs 40mgs 6 500mgs 400mgs 40mgs 7 500mgs 400mgs - 8 500mgs 400mgs -

With most cycles, an anti-estrogen, such as, Nolvadex(Tamoxifen citrate) should be on hand in case of side effects. As well, a user should take proper post cycle therapy after a cycle.

After all the benefits, we have to go over the side effects. Side effects can usually be avoided when steroid dosages remain low. Some side effects that can occur wtih testosterone: acne, water retention, gynecomastia, testicular shrinkage (returns shortly after testosterone cycle), aggression, deepening of the voice, more body hair growth, and more.

 

Deca Cycle | Deca Durabolin Cycle

Taking Deca Durabolin alone is not a wise choice. In fact, it is probably the last steroid anyone would want to take alone. A Deca cycle will shut down natural testosterone production fast, as well as the user's sex drive, and can often lead to depression.



Deca Durabolin is trademarked by Organon, the actual steroid name is nandrolone decanoate, but almost everyone knows it as Deca Durabolin. A survey conducted in the early 1990s identified Deca as the most popular anabolic steroid on the black market. Over the years, because of cost, and the fact that nandrolone is the most counterfeited steroid on the black market, it's popularity has decline.

Deca Durabolin has three unique characteristics about it.

• It can stay in the system for up to 18 months. That means anyone who may have a steroid test in the near future, wants to stay far away from Deca.


• Deca is a progestin, meaning at high doses may cause progesterone gynecomastia, which means having something like Nolvadex on hand is not going to solve the problem.


• A Deca cycle is great for the joints, and injuries. Though there is not a lot of data to back it up, it's believed it works well for joint and injury pain because it improves collagen synthesis and increases bone mineral content. Often bodybuilders with shoulder, or knee pain will include Deca Durabolin in their cycle to help relieve some of the pain. Often baseball pitchers use the steroid deca to relieve joint pain, before steroid testing of course.

Deca in a cycle is best when used in a bulk cycle. A deca cycle will cause a bit of water retention, which isn't wanted when dieting. Also, bodybuilders are often lifting heavier during bulk cycles, and the Deca will keep any new pains or injuries minimized.

Once again, we'll repost the mass cycle, which was also posted in the Sustanon cycle, and Dianabol cycle.

Week	Sustanon Dosage	Deca Durabolin  Dosage	Dianabol Dosage  Daily
1	500mgs	400mgs	40mgs
2	500mgs	400mgs	40mgs
3	500mgs	400mgs	40mgs
4	500mgs	400mgs	40mgs
5	500mgs	400mgs	40mgs
6	500mgs	400mgs	40mgs
7	500mgs	400mgs	-
8	500mgs	400mgs	-

Not only will Deca Durabolin minimize pain from any injuries, it will add solid strength and muscle gains through out the whole cycle. The Dianabol is also not completely necessary... a cycle with just testosterone and Deca will yield very impressive results.

A Deca cycle will work with any steroids, but testosterone should always be included in the cycle.

Deca today, is still highly counterfeited, and it may be difficult to find legit pharmaceutical Deca Durabolin. Many underground labs will carry nandrolone, and if a legitimate underground lab if found, it is probably more than likely real, then finding amps from overseas somewhere.

As mentioned through out, there are side effects with Deca Durabolin, but they aren't too common. A user may experience water retention, gynecomastia, and shut down of libido if testosterone is not included in the cycle.

Anavar Cycle | Oxandrolone

If not for the cost, Anavar (oxandrolone) would be the most used anabolic steroid in bodybuilding communities. Even though it is 17 alpha alkylated, it is fairly safe on the liver.

An Anavar cycle will produce slow and steady strength and muscle gains through out a cycle. Users won't see any water retention, and most gains from an Anavar cycle are retainable. That being said, a steroid user won't see amazing gains from Anavar, but with so many positive aspects, Anavar is a very popular steroid. To the left are steroid pictures of anavar(oxandrolone).

To make Anavar even better, it is very mild on the HTPA (Hypothalamic-Testicular-Pituitary-Axis). This means, unlike Deca and testosterone, it won't completely shut down the HTPA. Many users have reported using Anavar, without taking Post Cycle Therapy. This means, if there was ever an oral steroid that could be taken without a testosterone base, this would be it. Testosterone is still recommended, but many first time users have taken Anavar alone for their first cycle, and had no problems with their libido.

Not having to worry about water retention, Anavar can be used for both dieting, and bulking. In the late 1990s, a common dosage was 25mgs per day for an Anavar cycle. A few years ago, most bodybuilders bumped it up to 50mgs per day, with good results, and no noticeable side effects. Today, there are some bodybuilders using 80-100mgs with no reported side effects. Many claim the results from using 80mgs+ compared to 50mgs per day, are astonishing. Results will vary with each individual, and the best method would be to include Anavar in multiple cycles, and finding the 'right' dosage.

Anavar Cycles

A very simple Anavar cycle would be 50mgs per day for eight weeks. Or if an individual wanted to 'push' it a bit, they could use 80mgs per day.

To add more to the mix, the user could add testosterone to the base of the cycle and add another steroid, such as, trenbolone or Equipoise for a 'cutting' cycle. Winstrol and Anavar would be a great combination, but a steroid user should never mix two orals, especially 17 alpha alkylated steroids.

Week	Testosterone  Propionate EOD*	Equipoise	Anavar ED**
1	150mgs	500mgs	50mgs
2	150mgs	500mgs	50mgs
3	150mgs	500mgs	50mgs
4	150mgs	500mgs	50mgs
5	150mgs	500mgs	50mgs
6	150mgs	500mgs	50mgs
7	150mgs	500mgs	50mgs
8	150mgs	500mgs	50mgs
9	150mgs	500mgs	-
10	150mgs	500mgs	-

* Every Other Day (525mgs testosterone per week) | ** Every Day

As we brought it up earlier, the one drawback of Anavar is the price. It is not affordable by most at the regular dosage of 50mgs per day, and at 80mgs per day and higher, makes it even more difficult to afford. A common price of Anavar is $1-$2 per 10mg pill... which beats years ago when it was $2-$3 for a 2.5mg pill. The most affordable method is Anavar powder, which is then suspended in a solution and consumed, or put into tabs.

Dianabol Cycle | Dbol Cycle

Dianabol was developed in the 1960s by John Ziegler, it's purpose was to create betterathletes and bodybuilders. Shortly after it was banned by the FDA. It is also a known fact that both Sergio Olivia and Arnold Schwarzenegger used methandrostenolone, apparently before it was banned by the FDA.



If a steroid user wants results fast, a Dianabol cycle is what they want. However, it is definitely not the best cycle choice for anyone. Often street or local dealers, will give first time steroid users Dianabol for a first cycle. They do this because a) they make money, b) they don't care, c) they're usually clueless themselves and d) the steroid user likes the gains they see after only a few days. There are no needles invol

ved, and the individual will see weight and strength gains, usually within the first week. The problem is, this is usually water retention and not solid muscle gains. This is why it's very important for a first time steroid user to educate them self, and find what works best for them. More often than not, when a beginner takes only a Dianabol cycle, shortly after they are searching for answers, why they put on 10lbs, and lost almost all of it, after the cycle.

Dianabol is best used when stacked with other steroids, and usually two more steroids. A testosterone as a base, Dianabol, and another steroid, often Deca Durabolin(Nandrolone decanoate), or Equipoise(Boldenone undecylenate), which are two

milder steroids in terms of side effects. Dianabol is used in the beginning as a 'kick start' to the cycle, giving fast weight gain, strength, muscle 'pumps', and overall energy. Here is a sample mass building Dianabol cycle, which was also used in the Sustanon cycle.

Week	Sustanon Dosage	Deca Durabolin Dosage	Dianabol Dosage Daily
1	500mgs	400mgs	40mgs
2	500mgs	400mgs	40mgs
3	500mgs	400mgs	40mgs
4	500mgs	400mgs	40mgs
5	500mgs	400mgs	40mgs
6	500mgs	400mgs	40mgs
7	500mgs	400mgs	-
8	500mgs	400mgs	-

A basic testosterone cycle would work just fine for a beginner, but there are many that make the jump to this mass stack. Users can expect to gain 15-25lbs, and strength gains go through the roof... with proper nutrition of course.

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Like Winstrol, Dianabol is 17 alpha alkylated, which means it is hard on the liver. Other side effects a user must watch for is acne, gynecomastia, water retention, which also leads to high blood pressure. Again, with most steroids, a low dose minimizes most, if not all side effects.

Designing a Steroid Cycle

Most people get interested in research that relates to steroids because they want to create a cycle that will work well for them. There are plenty of books and articles online that can help you get what you are after in the way of various compounds. I would like this article to offer you information on how to effectively find the right cycle for you so that you can successfully reach your goals with the least amount of steroids used.

Once you start conducting your research, you will quickly learn that it isn’t always an easy process to find out which drugs are going to help you reach your goals. The more specific your goals are the harder it is going to be. Let’s take a closer look at the basic techniques as well as a few of the more advanced options available. To get the very best information for you I did interviews with real bodybuilders as well as conducted research on the athletes in Germany and Russia.



You really need to find out what any given steroid is able to help you accomplish. They are designed to help you get more out of your workout sessions but you will also need to pay attention to your diet. The combination of steroids, food, and exercise is what will result in the growth of your muscles.

Expect your body to get stressed as the amount of cortisol is increased. At the same time the amount of testosterone will be reduced. You will find your body going through periods of time where you are very fatigued. This is often followed by another period where you can workout for twice as long without getting worn out at all. This is the goal of using any steroid cycle – to maximize your ability to workout. Since you already know where you want to end up, the question is what is the very best way for you to get there?

The receptors of the muscle cells will help the steroid be absorbed. It will then bind to a molecule of the androgen receptor that is placed inside of the actual cell rather than the membrane of the cells. The receptor is designed like your wallet with a type of hinge so you can have it in two different shapes. It is activated when it is open like your wallet and deactivated when it is closed like closing your wallet.

This process sends various messages to the androgens such as create more protein. Use the wallet example again. Your money is in various denominations and it can be used to purchase a variety of things. The androgens work in the same fashion. Many steroids deliver a message that tells the body to burn fat and some tell it specifically where to burn it from.

Now you may be saying to yourself you want to use the steroids that have the same value as those $100 bills in a wallet. Sure they are worth more, but can you use them for whatever you want? Many stores won’t take large bills and you certainly can’t use them in a soda machine! Having a mixture of denominations means you really can buy what you want – and that same concept is true of steroids.

For males, the most important steroid you want to use is the one that increases the amount of testosterone you will produce. There are tons of steroids out there that work by lowing your natural production of testosterone. You want to keep the level of natural testosterone in your body high or you will likely suffer some nasty side effects including sexual dysfunction, lethargy, and depression.

If you are new to using steroids, I would recommend your first cycle being only testosterone so that you can see the effect it has on your body. For those who have already used steroids before it is time to figure out the next compound to add to the cycle. Are you working on cutting or bulking? If you are bulking then you need to select a steroid that has a linear response curve. This means you will gain weight, get stronger, and lose more fat.

The more anabolic steroids you use in reference to quantity the bigger you will get but you will also gain more weight too. For the most part a bulking cycle is pretty straight forward. I like to use a total of two compounds for bulking – usually testosterone and Deca Durabolin with a moderate dose of each one. Look for one that doesn’t result in a large amount of water being retained.
Most bulking cycles run until the target weight is gained, but make sure that goal is a realistic one. You will find magazine articles that tell you to run a bulking steroid cycle for 8 or 10 or even 12 weeks. However, it is acceptable to do it for 9 weeks or 11 weeks if that is what you need to achieve your goal. If you start to feel uncomfortable during the cycle then it is probably about time to start wrapping things up. You should then start looking at post cycle therapy.

The issue of the right steroids for a cutting cycle is very different because you want the number of exogenous androgens to be higher. This is because of the restrictive diet you are likely to be on. You need to be more selective with the compounds you use during a cutting cycle. The length of the cycle will also be much different than a bulking cycle. Most people have a cutting cycle in place because of an upcoming competition or event. In most cases you need to come up with a percentage of body fat you want to lose in a set amount of time.

I conducted plenty of interviews with different athletes and bodybuilders about cutting cycles. I also reviewed the records from coaches of Russian and German athletes. I wanted to find out the best compounds to use as well as the dose for them. I also wanted to find out which compounds are continually found in successful cutting cycles.

I did notice the pattern of using shorter esters in cutting cycles and saving the longer esters of bulking cycles. There is no literature you will find that supports this theory but my thought on it is that shorter ester drugs cause less bloating. This is really no surprise to anyone who has any experience with various steroids though.

Every single steroid cutting cycle that I have found to be a success involves testosterone. Equipoise is a very popular one here as is Boldenone without ester. Cutting cycles also need the use of a 19-nor testosterone based compound. This is because it isn’t very anabolic or androgenic. A proper cutting cycle has to offer compounds that will bind together with the androgen receptor.
The body is much more responsive to androgens when the body is on a restricted calorie diet. I also found that the most successful cutting cycles involved doses of less than 2 grams. Personally, I would run a cutting cycle with 400-500 mgs each of DHT, 19-nor, and testosterone compound. I do understand though that the cost of such products as well as their availability makes it difficult at times.

You will also need to take your own needs into consideration during a successful cutting cycle. For example, if you suffer from joint pain on a regular basis you will want to add more 19-nor. You can also add in Nandrolone for joint pain, especially for a bulking cycle. There are plenty of orals out there that you will find to be useful tools. Most orals can be taken for a period of up to six weeks if they offer a high dose. You can go up to ten weeks with those offering a lower dose.
Make sure you take your health into consideration before starting any steroid cycle. If you have liver problems or issues with your cholesterol then you need to be very careful what you consume. You may be able to use various anadrols and dianabols to help you gain strength and size but only use it in spurts.

By now I am sure you can see why it can be very hard to come up with the right anabolic steroid cycle for your needs. You need to do your research and pay close attention to how your body reactions to various compounds. Don’t forget to calculate your diet and training into the final equation. Make sure you add all three of the steroid families along with various receptors to bind with for the best success during your cycle.

- Originally written by Anthony Roberts

Advanced Steroid Cycles

We were going to leave 'advanced steroid cycles' off m4bteam.com Steroid Cycles blog for a couple reason. First, anyone looking for advanced steroid cycles should know their body pretty well. They should know which steroids they like, which may have given them more side effects, and which gave them the most benefits. On top of that, any experienced user should know the dosage their steroid cycle will require. Second, advanced steroid users often make their steroid cycles more complicated than they need to be, adding way too many drugs and dosages that are way too high. An advanced cycle that is just fine is one we've mentioned a few times on here, Sustanon, Dianabol and Deca Durabolin, but obviously with higher dosages. But to give some people of advanced cycles, types the pros use, or a Ronnie Coleman steroids cycle, we created this page.

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One of the biggest problems with sophisticated cycles is the cost. The cost of a single testosterone at 1,000mgs+ a week, alone gets fairly expensive. When the user adds in 2-3

more steroids the cycle gets quite expensive.

Advanced Bulking Steroid Cycle

Week	Testosterone Dosage	Deca Durabolin Dosage	Dianabol Dosage Daily	Anavar Dosage Daily	Growth Hormone Daily
1	1,000mgs	600mgs	70mgs	-	6iu
2	1,000mgs	600mgs	70mgs	-	6iu
3	1,000mgs	600mgs	70mgs	-	6iu
4	1,000mgs	600mgs	70mgs	-	6iu
5	1,000mgs	600mgs	70mgs	100mgs	6iu
6	1,000mgs	600mgs	-	100mgs	6iu
7	1,000mgs	600mgs	-	100mgs	6iu
8	1,000mgs	600mgs	-	100mgs	6iu
9	1,000mgs	600mgs	-	100mgs	6iu
10	1,000mgs	600mgs	-	100mgs	6iu
11	1,000mgs	600mgs	-	100mgs	6iu
12	1,000mgs	600mgs	-	100mgs	6iu
13	1,000mgs	600mgs	-	100mgs	6iu
14	1,000mgs	600mgs	-	100mgs	6iu
15	1,000mgs	600mgs	-	100mgs	6iu
16	1,000mgs	600mgs	-	100mgs	6iu

This is a fairly long 16 week cycle. The dosage would depend on the bodybuilder's experience with each steroids, which may be higher or lower than the above posted dosage. Human Growth Hormone(GH) is added to the cycle, and would be continued post cycle six months. Bodybuilders who use GH will often use it for years with little or no breaks. The bodybuilder would also have the appropriate drugs on hand to minimize side effects, such as, estrogen and progesterone gynecomastia. Proper post cycle therapy would also be taken after the cycle.

Advanced Cutting Steroid Cycle

Week	Testosterone Propionate Dosage EOD*	Equipoise Dosage	Winstrol Dosage Daily	Trenbolone Acetate Dosage Daily	Growth Hormone Daily	Cytomel Dosage Daily**
1	200mgs	600mgs	50mgs	-	4iu	-
2	200mgs	600mgs	50mgs	-	4iu	-
3	200mgs	600mgs	50mgs	-	4iu	-
4	200mgs	600mgs	50mgs	-	4iu	-
5	200mgs	600mgs	50mgs	-	4iu	-
6	200mgs	600mgs	50mgs	-	4iu	25-50mcgs
7	200mgs	600mgs	-	-	4iu	75-100mcgs
8	200mgs	600mgs	-	-	4iu	100mcgs
9	200mgs	600mgs	-	-	4iu	75mcgs
10	200mgs	600mgs	-	100mgs	4iu	50mcgs
11	200mgs	600mgs	-	100mgs	4iu	25mcgs
12	200mgs	600mgs	50mgs	100mgs	4iu
13	200mgs	600mgs	50mgs	100mgs	4iu
14	200mgs	600mgs	50mgs	100mgs	4iu
15	200mgs	600mgs	50mgs	100mgs	4iu
16	200mgs	600mgs	50mgs	100mgs	4iu

* EOD = Every Other Day ** Read below for Cytomel scheduling.

This is a long advanced cutting steroid cycle. Testosterone dosage is a bit lower, as the main goal is not to build muscle and size, but to burn fat and preserve muscle. Winstrol is taken at the beginning for a similar 'kick start' as Dianabol, but a little weaker. A five week Winstrol break is also taken in the middle of the cycle. Growth Hormone is taken at a lower dosage as it's main use is for health benefits and fat burning properties. Cytomel is used in the cycle a few weeks and can also be timed to finish around week 16. The most often recommended Cytomel scheduling: 3-4 days at 25mcgs, followed by 3-4 days at 50mcgs, followed by 3-4days at 75mcgs, followed by three weeks at 100mcgs, and then tapered down, similar to the way up. Cytomel is a powerful fat burning drug with limited research behind it. There are rumors of incorrect Cytomel usage permanently shutting down the body's thyroid, but there is no evidence of this actually happening.

As with all steroid cycles on this site, proper precautions should be used to minimize steroids. Proper research should be taken before taking any type of drug. No one should simply read one method and follow it. Steroid usage is a big step for a bodybuilder, and extensive research should take place.

First Steroid Cycles

When an individual decides they will take their first steroid cycle, they have two routes to choose from. The bodybuilder can go the low dose, mild steroid cycle, or they can go higher dose, multiple steroid stack cycle... and the user will get varying opinions on this subject.

Low Dose First Steroid Cycles VS High Dose Steroid Cycles

With the recommended starting steroid dosages for steroid users today in the steroid community, almost all new users think they must use a higher dosage. Years ago, a good first steroid cycle was as simple as 250mgs of testosterone (often Sustanon 250), once a week. The person would put on 15-25lbs in an eight week cycle. Slowly, that beginner dosage slowly crept up to 500mgs of testosterone a week. Not only does the thought process of "more is always better" apply here, but there is some truth to it. It has been scientifically proven that a higher test dosage will provide more results. But as mentioned in the beginner steroid cycles, where does the user go from there? If the individual wants to take another steroid cycle shortly after, they will need to increase the testosterone dosage a little bit, to still see great gains. Where as the user who's first steroid cycle is a low dose of testosterone at 250mgs a week, may not see the exact results as the 500mgs cycler, but they can take 400-500mgs of testosterone for their second cycle. This question is brought up several times a day, and in the end, it's the user's own decision.

Multiple Steroids VS Single Steroids For A First Steroid Cycle

Once the testosterone dosage is decided upon, the next question is where to incorporate additional anabolic steroids or not. Usually, if the weight lifter decides upon the low dosage of testosterone, they won't add any other steroids... as the purpose is to keep it simple, and mild.

Whether the individual uses 250mgs, or 500mgs of testosterone, assuming their nutrition is on track, they will see excellent muslce and strength gains. So why add multiple steroids? Two reasons. One, a user's first steroid cycle is the best steroid cycle, and the results will more than likely never be duplicated. So, the reasoning is, if first is the best, then make it as good as possible. As mentioned in the other threads, Sustanon, Dianabol, and Deca Durabolin can also be used in a first steroid cycle. This cycle can be for advanced users, but also beginners, with the dosages adjusted. As we've mentioned, Dianabol is a kick start to the cycle. The user will see results in a few days to really 'begin' the cycle. The Deca Durabolin will add strength and most through out the whole cycle. Because every single person is different, it is impossible for anyone to test the results of each first steroid cycle method, so in the end, it's a personal choice.

First Steroid Cycle Review.

Here are the three most popular methods for firsts steroids cycles, that we went over. Sustanon 250 is used in the example, because originally Sustanon was dosed at 250mgs per ml, so the early recommendations were 250mgs per week. Other testosterones could be substituted, such as, testosterone enanthate, or testosterone cypionate, both only require weekly injections.

Testosterone (Sustanon 250) Mild Dosage - This cycle is often used by bodybuilders who are looking for a simple steroid cycle, that doesn't bring a lot of side effects, and biggest gains as fast as possible is not their main goal.

Week	Testosterone Enanthate/Cypionate
1	250-350mgs
2	250-350mgs
3	250-350mgs
4	250-350mgs
5	250-350mgs
6	250-350mgs
7	250-350mgs
8	250-350mgs

Testosterone (Sustanon 250) Higher Dosage - This steroid cycle could be considered the new age standard steroid cycle. Steroid forums all over will have members recommend 500mgs of testosterone as a starting point. This is often used by first time users who want 'a little more', but are also often persuaded or choose to believe in 'more is better'. Even at 500mgs of testosterone, it is not an extreme dosages, and side effects should be minimal.

Week	Testosterone Enanthate/Cypionate
1	500mgs
2	500mgs
3	500mgs
4	500mgs
5	500mgs
6	500mgs
7	500mgs
8	500mgs

Testosterone With Multiple Steroids - This first cycle is for the individual that wants to make the absolute most out of their first steroid cycle. It includes the higher dose of testosterone, and multiple steroids, which where gains will begin within the first week, and continue until the last week.

Week	Sustanon Dosage	Deca Durabolin Dosage	Dianabol Dosage Daily
1	500mgs	400mgs	40mgs
2	500mgs	400mgs	40mgs
3	500mgs	400mgs	40mgs
4	500mgs	400mgs	40mgs
5	500mgs	400mgs	40mgs
6	500mgs	400mgs	40mgs
7	500mgs	400mgs	-
8	500mgs	400mgs	-

Other anabolic steroids really aren't needed. Even in advanced steroid cycles, bodybuilders often feel they need to make steroid stacks more complicated than they actually need to be.

Beginner Steroid Cycles

A lot of the cycles covered through out our site are beginner steroid cycles. For the most part, to adjust, the user can simply increase dosages. Depending on steroid cycle experience, and time in between cycles, the steroid user would adjust their dosages accordingly. If they took short time off between cycles, they'd more than likely have to up their dosage more significantly, compared to someone who took a year off from steroids.

As mentioned in the testosterone cycle page, a first time user would see great gains off what is considered a very low dose, at 250-350mgs per week. It is true that if a bodybuilder took 500mgs for a first time cycle, they would see better gains compared to a 250-350mgs cycle, but where do they go from there?

If an individual's first cycle is, say 300mgs of testosterone a week, their next cycle may be 500mgs per week, and will see good results. But if the user wants to maximize their first cycle and start out with 500mgs per week, the following cycle they will probably increase the dosage to 700-750mgs per week. In the long run, the person who started off with the lowest dosage will probably end up with better gains, and have more affordable cycles with lower dosages, then someone who starts off with a higher dose of test.

After years, and several cycles, many advanced bodybuilders will be in the 1gram(1,000mgs) area, and higher. Advanced users will then add in other advanced drugs, such as, human growth hormone and insulin.

We've covered a lot of the most popular steroids in cycles, now we'll go over beginner steroid cycles, using some of the less popular steroids, but still using testosterone as a base.

Ten Week Cutter Cycle

Week	Testosterone Propionate EOD*	Trenbolone Acetate ED*	Winstrol ED**
1	150mgs	50mgs	-
2	150mgs	50mgs	-
3	150mgs	50mgs	-
4	150mgs	50mgs	-
5	150mgs	50mgs	-
6	150mgs	-	50mgs
7	150mgs	-	50mgs
8	150mgs	-	50mgs
9	150mgs	-	50mgs
10	150mgs	-	50mgs

* Every Other Day (525mgs testosterone per week)
| ** Every Day

Trenbolone and Winstrol (stanozolol), are two of the best steroids used when dieting. Many bodybuilding competitors will include these two steroids, along with testosterone in the pre-contest cycles. This steroid cycle requires frequent injections, but will also have little water retention.

Not So Frequent Cutter Cycle

Week	Testosterone Enanthate	Trenbolone Enanthate
1	350mgs	350mgs
2	350mgs	350mgs
3	350mgs	350mgs
4	350mgs	350mgs
5	350mgs	350mgs
6	350mgs	350mgs
7	350mgs	350mgs
8	350mgs	350mgs

This steroid cycle requires less injections compared to other 'cutting' cycles. Often people believe certain drugs should be used for dieting and others for bulking. The truth is, if the individual has a proper diet, water retention is not a big issue. Yes, the user may see a couple pounds of water retention, but not a great deal. There are also other drugs/supplements that can be taken to minimize water retention. The testosterone dosage is low, because it is only there to help preserve muscle, as well as give the benefits of testosterone. It isn't expect to build muscle, so the dosage is fairly low. However, because trenbolone is hard on the body's hormone production, the dosage of test may need to be raised, if the side effects of depression, lack of energy and sex drive, are seen. This cycle uses trenbolone enanthate which is a somewhat newer steroid, which should be injected every 5-7 days.

Lean Mass Cycle

Week	Testosterone Propionate EOD*	Primobolan	Anavar ED**
1	150mgs	400mgs	40mgs
2	150mgs	400mgs	40mgs
3	150mgs	400mgs	40mgs
4	150mgs	400mgs	40mgs
5	150mgs	400mgs	40mgs
6	150mgs	400mgs	40mgs
7	150mgs	400mgs	40mgs
8	150mgs	400mgs	40mgs

* Every Other Day (525mgs testosterone per week) | ** Every Day

This lean mass cycle is a great cycle. However, it has two fantastic upsides, which comes with two unfortunate downsides. This is a relatively safe cycle, using testosterone,and three mild steroids, with little side effects. Primobolan may cause hair thinning/loss, usually if it's hereditary, but a shampoo with Finasteride will help. The other great upside to this cycle is it has very little water retention, and will provide very solid lean muscle gains, as well as good strength gains.

The negatives... 1) It's hard to find real Primobolan, and has been hard for years. Even some underground labs will use cheaper, easier to find steroids and label it as Primobolan. 2) It's an expensive cycle. Anavar and Primobolan are popular, in demand steroids, and people will a high price to use them. The most affordable way is finding the actual steroid powders, and converting them to injectables/orals.

Steroid Cycles

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When a user first buys steroids, the next step is often to create or a find a steroid cycle. Steroid cycles accomplish two things.

• Because each steroid has a different half life, each steroid must be consumed or injected at different times.


• Many steroid users will take two or more steroids at one time, which is also known as stacking, or steroid stacks.

Steroid cycles are basically steroid 'schedules' which help the bodybuilder keep track of when to take what, and which steroids compliment each other.

Diet plays the biggest factor in steroid cycles' results, but still, certain steroids are more used in 'cutting cycles' and certain steroids are used in 'bulking cycles.

Steroid stacks are not necessary, but often a bodybuilder will want to get the most out of his steroid cycle, so he/she will combine multiple steroids.

Testosterone is often the base of a steroid cycle, it not only helps build muscle, but it increases the libido and energy levels of the user. Most steroids shut down your natural testosterone production, the addition of an injectable testosterone will help keep testosterone high, and give the user an overall good feeling.

Another important aspect of steroid cycles, are the use of injectables or orals. Many first time users want to stay away from needles, and are looking for oral steroid cycles. A user can have success with an oral steroid cycle, but their natural test production will more than likely be shut down, and the user may experience side effects, such as, depression, lack of energy and sex drive, etc. Users will also not see the same gains, compared to using injectable steroids. However, there are many steroid users out there, where their goal is to simply put on a few pounds of lean muscle, and/or drop weight. In this case, an oral steroid cycle may be ideal. However, for athletes looking to compete in bodybuilding at the highest level, injectable steroids are almost a must.

With testosterone as the base of a cycle, those looking to burn fat, or 'cutting cycles', more common steroids/drugs used are Winstrol(stanozolol), Masteron, trenbolone, Equipoise, clenbuterol and Cytomel.

Again with testosterone as a base, common drugs used in 'bulking cycles' are Dianabol, trenbolone, Deca Durabolin, Anadrol, and Equipoise.

For the advanced bodybuilders, they will often include drugs, such as, human growth hormone, insulin, igf, etc.

Many of the drugs/ roids used in bodybuilding can be dangerous if not used properly. Steroid cycles give a guideline, but are not medical advice.