Drostanolone propionate (Masteron) is a highly androgenic injectable steroid that is a synthetic derivative of DHT Since DHT does not aromatize to estrogens, there was no noted water retention during administration.
If a bodybuilder had achieved a low body fat level, this drug was reported to dramatically improved shape and hardness in muscle tissue while augmenting the vascular appearance of a contest ready athlete. Normally, Masteron was used only during the last 3-5 weeks before a show as part of a pre-contest stack.
What is Drostanolone Propionate/Masteron and used for?
Drostanolone Propionate, known as the brand name Masteron, is an injectable oil-based anabolic steroid belonging to DHT-derived family of anabolic steroids. Other well known DHT-derivatives includes Winstrol, Anadrol, Anavar and Primobolan.
On a functional basis, Masteron is well-known for being one of the only anabolic steroids with strong anti-estrogenic properties. Not only does this steroid carry no estrogenic activity, but it can actually act as an anti-estrogen in the body. This is why it has been effective in the treatment of breast cancer. In fact, the combination of Masteron and Nolvadex (Tamoxifen Citrate) has been shown to be far more effective than chemotherapy in the treatment of inoperable breast cancer in postmenopausal women. This also makes it a popular steroid among bodybuilders as it could actually prohibit the need for an anti-estrogen when used in the right cycle.
This will also prove advantageous during the cutting phase due to the hardening effects it can provide.
Dosage for Men
Drostanolone Propionate(Masteron Propionate) is usually injected three times per week. The total weekly dosage is typically 200-400 mg, which is taken for 6-12 weeks. This level of use is sufficient to provide measurable gains in lean muscle mass and strength.
Drostanolone Propionate(Masteron Propionate) is often combined with other steroids for an enhanced effect. Common stacks include an injectable anabolic such as Deca-Durabolin(nandrolone decanoate) or Equipoise(boldenone undecylenate), which can provide notably enhanced muscle gains without excessive water retention. For mass gains, it is often combined with an injectable testosterone.
The result here can be solid muscle gain, with a lower level of water retention and other estrogenic side effects than if these steroids were used alone (usually in higher doses).
Masteron, however, is most commonly applied during cutting phases of training. Here it is often combined with other non-aromatizable steroids such as Winstrol, Primobolan, Parabolan, or Anavar, which can greatly aid muscle retention and fat loss, during a period which can be very catabolic without steroids.
Dosage for Women
The prescribing guidelines for Drolban recommended a dose of 100 mg given three times per week.
Therapy is given for a minimum of 8 to 12 weeks before an evaluation of its efficacy is made.
If successful, the drug may be continued for as long as satisfactory results are obtained.Note that virilization symptoms
were common at the recommended dosage. When used for physique- or performance-enhancing purposes, a dosage of 50 mg per week is most common, taken for 4 to 6 weeks. Virilization symptoms are rare in doses of 100 mg per week or below. Note that due to the short-acting nature of the propionate ester, the total weekly dosage is usually subdivided into smaller injections given once every second or third day.