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There are literally thousands of synthetic anabolic steroids. For the past 50 years, biochemists have been trying to make a steroid which will only have anabolic activity. Over the past 20 years, the majority of synthetic anabolic steroids have disappeared from the market. What is available for athletes are drugs sold on the black market. However, what is available on the black market is not always the real product and there are countless stories of fake and counterfeit products. In this review I provide you with the legally available anabolic steroids which are available in the US. All of these products mentioned here require a physician’s prescription.

Every anabolic steroid available today is a derivative of testosterone. Some have esters attached to their sides to alter their shape and size. This will determine the function and rate at which the testosterone will be released after an intramuscular injection. In essence, if the ester chain is short, the testosterone will be released faster and disappear rapidly from the body. If the esters is long, the testosterone will be released slowly and remain in the body for a long time. In the body, the ester molecule is cleaved of the testosterone becomes free to act on the tissues.

COMMON TESTOSTERONE PREPARATIONS INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING:

Testosterone esters

Testosterone propionate like Testosterone Cypionate and enanthate is a widely used steroid by many body builders. The major difference between testosterone propionate and other formulations is the onset and duration of response. Testosterone propionate is much faster acting and is released from the injected site within 3-4 days. Once absorbed into the blood stream it remains for 24-48 hours. This shorter duration of action compared to the other testosterone formulations also results in lesser side effects. There is no change in its potency and it works both as a mild anabolic and a moderate androgenic drug.

Testosterone cypionatel is an injectable form of testosterone and available in the USA. It is a slow-acting ester with a release time between 8-10 days. It behaves very similar to testosterone enanthate. Testosterone cypionate often goes by the name "Depo-Testosterone," because it is made up in a formulation consisting of cottonseed oil. Testosterone cypionate is injected intramuscular around the buttocks once a week for 4-6 weeks.

Testosterone enanthate (Delatestryl) is only slowly released after an intramuscular injection and that is why it should not be taken more than 1-2 times a month.  The formulation comes as an esterified preparation of testosterone which is only meant to be administered by an intramuscular injection. The esterification of the testosterone increases the duration of action of the testosterone.  The preparation comes in a colorless to mild yellow suspension of sesame oil. For medical uses, a dose of 250-500mg is used once a month.

Testosterone derivatives

Methyltestosterone is the most basic anabolic androgenic derivative of testosterone. The anabolic steroid is taken orally and one can develop adequate levels in the blood. Like testosterone itself, this anabolic steroid is also converted to estrogen in the body. Methyl testosterone is a very potent androgenic agent with estrogenic side effects. For most body builders it is a poor choice, unless one has desires to turn into a female or has had transgender surgery.

Methandrostenolone is another derivative of testosterone but has decreased androgenic and estrogenic activities. It was first manufactured by Ciba Geigy in the 60s and sold under the name Dianabol. It quickly became one of the most abused anabolic steroids for more than 30 years. Many professional athletes used to consume this drug during breakfast in the past. Methandrostenolone is a potent anabolic agent with minimal androgenic activity. It can be taken orally. The manufacture of this drug was stopped nearly 30 years ago, but it is still made in Thailand, Eastern Europe and Mexico. There are reports that the drug can also damage the liver in some unlucky individual.

Fluoxymesterone (Halotestin) is a derivative of testosterone but has more androgenic than anabolic properties. The drug can be taken orally but is not used much in medicine as an anabolic agent. It is chiefly used to treat infertility disorders because of its androgenic activity. Body builders and athletes prefer to use this drug because it is not converted to estrogen in the body.

Nandrolone derivatives

Nandrolone decanoate is an ester derivative of testosterone and has a long half life. It is a potent anabolic agent and not converted to estrogen. Various other formulations of nandrolone are available with different half lives. The drug is relatively safe and quickly produces weight gain in malnourished individuals. Nandrolone can only be administered via an intramuscular injection. It still remains one of the most widely abused drug chiefly due to its efficacy, safety and ready availability.

Ethylestrenol is an oral formulation of testosterone and was once sold ad Maxibolin. It is no longer manufactured nor is it available on the black market. The steroid did have some anabolic and androgenic activities and very few side effects.

Trenbolone is a derivative of nandrolone and is a potent androgen and anabolic agent.  The drug was made in Europe and was widely abused by athletes. In the US, the drug is still used in veterinary medicine. Many athletes attempt to get this drug by stealing the pellets which are implanted in the ears of animals. Some athletes only consume meat of animals which have been injected with this anabolic steroid. Occasionally there are some unscrupulous pharmacies who sell this product meant for animals to humans.

Dihydrotestosterone derivatives

Stanozolol came to fame after Ben Johnson was caught at the Seoul Olympics in 1986. The steroid is a derivative of testosterone and is a potent anabolic agent. It has minimal androgenic activity and does not get converted to estrogen in the body. This feature has led to its abuse by many athletes. The steroid is marketed under different names but in North America is sold as Winstrol. It can be taken orally or administered by an intramuscular injection.

Oxymetholone is an oral steroid with potent anabolic activity. The drug does have some androgenic activity at high doses. The chief concern with this agent is that it is one of the few anabolic steroids which has been confirmed to promote growth of cancers. Even though the drug is not converted to estrogen in the fatty tissues it can stimulate estrogen receptors and cause water retention and gynecomastia. Oxymetholone is sold under the trade name Anadrol 50 and is widely abused by athletes. Fake products of this steroid are also widely available.

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