Novo-pharm Testosterone Propionate General Description

Testosterone propionate is an esterified form of testosterone with the least action time in the body. The steroid is commonly used for cutting cycles to retain gained muscles. The injectable solution can also be used for improved endurance by athletes in cyclic sports.
Testosterone propionate is the best option for competing athletes, but can be used during precompetitive stages as well.

Novo-pharm Testosterone Propionate Benefits

The steroid is not often used for mass growth. The main reason for that is the psychological side, as the use of the drug for mass gain requires daily and very voluminous dosages due to the small concentration of the active component in the solution. 

The steroid is used for various effects:

• increased muscle growth;
• reduction of intra-muscular fat;
• better definition and vascularity;
• better strength performance;
• increased sex drive;
• reduced cholesterol concentration in the body;
• prevention of coronary and ischemic heart diseases.

This steroid is peculiar by its properties of causing no or next to none fluid retention in the muscles. Propionate does not produce rapid mass growth of, say, 5-6 kg in a few weeks, but the gained muscles are extremely lean and tough. The active agent begins acting immediately upon entering the blood circulation, which is why the effects of this anabolic drug are noticeable after the very first injection.

Novo-pharm Testosterone Propionate Possible Side Effects

Most often athletes report painful sensations, itching, excessive sensitivity and redness on the skin at the injection sites. Such effects are worsened by the necessity of making frequent injections. Pronounced aggression can also manifest itself. The negative propionate reactions are provoked by its high tendency to aromatize and convert to estrogens and dihydrotestosterone, which is characteristic of any other esters of the male sex hormone. High dosages may lead to acneiform rash, hair loss, gynecomastia, excessive body hair growth (hirsuties), enlarged prostate (most commonly seen in older males), masculinization in women.

The steroidal drug suppresses the natural male sex hormone production, which is then normalized after 8-12 weeks since the end of the cycle. A prolonged cycle calls for chorion gonadotrophic hormone usage at 500 IU per week, with injections starting at week 2 of the cycle.

Aromatase inhibitors like anastrozole, letrozole or exemestane are essential during the drug cycle starting at week 2 to prevent gynecomastia and other estrogen-related effects. Post-cycle therapy is usually started after the injection cycle’s been completed. Antiestrogens like Clomid, Tamoxifen or Toremifene are used for this purpose. Cortisol blockers like peptides, growth hormone, clenbuterol are also recommended during the end of the cycle. It’s also important to maintain a diet for building up muscle and use sports supplements like protein, gainers, amino acids, creatine, testosterone boosters and others during the cycle itself.

Novo-pharm Testosterone Propionate Administration and Dosage

The optimal dosage for a solo testosterone propionate cycle is at 50-100 mg daily. Daily injections are preferable to those made once every two days. If the drug is used for muscle mass growth, then the daily dosages are at 200-300 mg. Cycle’s duration - 4-6 weeks.

Testosterone propionate can be used by female athlete as well. Injections for women are set at once every 4-6 days, as opposed to men. A single dosage is at 25-50 mg. The steroid usage should be immediately stopped in cases of manifesting virilescence.

Experienced athletes can make local injections into the target muscles, for example, into biceps, lower legs or deltoids during the cycle for muscle growth. The effectiveness of this method has not yet been proven. Any form of the steroid drug has a resorptive effect, and local effects on the muscles have not been reported.

Novo-pharm Testosterone Propionate Combined Cycles

Testosterone propionate goes great with stanozolol, Masteron, trenbolone acetate and Primobolan during cycles for cutting. The short testosterone ester can be often seen as part of other ester combinations like Sustanon or Omnadren, as it’s the essential component that allows for immediate steroid action. 

Here are some examples of combined cycles:

• Propionate + Primobolan Depot (injectable). 50 mg of propionate every two days and 400 mg of Primobolan once per week. Usually PCT starts 3 weeks after the end of the cycle.
• Propionate + drostanolone. 50 mg of propionate daily and 400 mg of drostanolone per week (injections are made every other day at 100 mg).
• Propionate + Winstrol (injectable Stanol). 50 mg of testosterone propionate every other day and 30 mg of Winstrol daily. Winstrol should be injected at 10 mg at first, and only then increased during the week up to the optimal dosage. The steroid usage should be over after 6 weeks of the combined cycle with the following PCT starting after 3-4 days.

The latter combined cycle shows the synergy of the effects of steroids, meaning that the total effect of their simultaneous administration is greater than the simple sum of the effects when used separately. However, such a combo also results in increased risks of side effects.