Dianabol (methandrostenolone)

Dianabol is quite estrogenic

Similar to testosterone and Anadrol 50, Dianabol is a potent steroid, but also it is one which brings about noticeable steroid side effects. For starters methandrostenolone is quite estrogenic. Gynecomastia is likewise often a concern during treatment, and may present itself quite early into a cycle (particularly when higher doses are used). At the same time water retention can become a pronounced problem, causing a notable loss of muscle definition as both subcutaneous water and fat build. Sensitive individuals may therefore want to keep the estrogen under control with the addition of an antiestrogen such as Nolvadex and/or Proviron. The stronger drug Arimidex (anastrozole) would be a better choice, but can also be quite expensive in comparison to standard estrogen maintenance therapies.

Androgenic side effects of Dianabol

In addition, androgenic side effects of Dianabol are common with this substance, and may include bouts of oily skin, acne and body/facial hair growth. Aggression of using Dianabol may also be increased with a potent steroid such as this, so it would be wise not to let your disposition change for the worse during a cycle. With Dianabol there is also the possibility of aggravating a male pattern baldness condition. Sensitive individuals may therefore wish to avoid Dianabol and opt for a milder anabolic such as Deca Durabolin. While Dianabol does convert to a more potent steroid via interaction with the 5-alpha reductase anzyme (the same enzyme responsible for converting testosterone to dihydrotestosterone), it has extremely little affinity to do so in the human body's. The androgenic metabolite 5alpha dihydromethandrostenolone is therefore produced only in trace amounts at best. The benefit received from Proscar/Propecia would therefore be insignificant, the drug serving no real purpose.

Daily dosage of Dianabol

Being moderately androgenic, Dianabol is really only a popular steroid with men.When used by women, strong virilization symptoms are of course a possible result. Some do however experiment with it, and find low doses (5mg) extremely powerful for new muscle growth. Whenever administered, Dianabol will produce exceptional mass and strength gains. In effectiveness Dianabol is often compared to other strong steroids like Testosterone and Anadrol 50®, and it is likewise a popular choice for bulking purposes. A daily dosage of 4-5 tablets (20-25mg) is enough to give almost anybody dramatic results. Some do venture much higher in dosage, but this practice usually leads to a more profound incidence of Dianabol side effects. It additionally adds well with a number of other steroids. It is noted to mix particularly well with the mild anabolic Deca Durabolin. Together one can expect an exceptional muscle and strength gains, with Dianabol side effects not much worse than one would expect from Dianabol alone. For all out mass, a long acting testosterone ester like enanthate can be used. With the similarly high estrogenic/androgenic properties of this androgen, side effects of Dianabol may be extreme with such a combination however. Gains would be great as well, which usually makes such an endeavor worthwhile to the user. As discussed earlier, ancillary drugs can be added to reduce the side effects associated with this kind of cycle.