Masteron (dromostanolone propionate or drostanolone
propionate), is a popular steroid among competitive
bodybuilders. It is commonly used in contest preparation
for many reasons. To begin with, dromostanolone
propionate is a derivative of DHT (dihydrotestosterone),
and therefore, it will not aromatize into estrogen.
Competing bodybuilders find this extremely beneficial
because aromatization typically causes excess water
retention which may give the muscles a smooth appearance.
Another advantage of Masteron is its strong androgenic
component. The androgenic effect of this steroid
can cause a noticeable improvement in muscle density
and hardness which can help the bodybuilder obtain
the "ripped" look if his bodyfat percentage is low
enough. The androgenic effect is also crucial because
it helps to provide sufficient "kick" or "drive"
for intense training when an athlete has lowered
his caloric intake for contest preparation. Masteron
can also be used successfully by bodybuilders preparing
for a drug-tested show. The substance dromostanolone
propionate is fast acting and quickly broken down.
The athlete can therefore use Masteron up to about
ten days before a drug test. The average dosage
of Masteron is 100 mg injected every other day.
It is best to inject Masteron every 2-3 days because
it has a short duration of effect. Popular steroids
stacked with Masteron include
Parabolan (trenbolone
hexahydrobencylcarbonate),
Winstrol (stanozolol),
and oxandrolone. Athletes
rarely experience any side effects with this steroid.
Masteron is not hepatoxic, and gynecomastia should
not be a concern since it does not convert into
estrogen. Some possible side effects include acne,
accelerated hair loss, and increased aggression.
The main disadvantage of Masteron is its very poor
availability on the black market and its high price.
Masteron from Belgium comes in a box of two ampoules.
Each 2 ml amp will contain 100 mg of dromostanolone
propionate. One of these boxes containing two amps
can cost well over $50 on the black market.
Dromostanolone propionate
is the chemical name of active ingredient in
Masteron. Masteron was a registered
trademark of Sarva-Syntex in Belgium and/or other
countries prior to cancellation.
