ProvironActive ingredientMesteroloneOther names: Proviron, Mesterolone, Provimed Active half-life 12 hours
Proviron is one of the oldest anabolic androgenic steroids available. It is a distinctly unique anabolic steroid with strong similarities to Masteron (Drostanolone), and to some extent, Anavar (Oxandrolone) and Winstrol (Stanozolol). However, it stands alone as its particular entity. In terms of performance, Proviron is not primarily utilized for significant mass gains, but it can play a valuable role during specific training phases. It is particularly prevalent in cutting cycles, though its role is distinctive in that context.
Proviron's Effects:
In a bulking phase, Proviron does not serve as a foundational steroid and is commonly not utilized in off-season cycles for most men. However, there are exceptions where incorporating Proviron might assist in overcoming a plateau in progress during a cycle. Over time, many cycles experience diminishing returns, and Proviron's effect on enhancing the availability of other steroids in a stack could help users overcome such plateaus. Typically, during off-season periods, individuals use significant amounts of testosterone, and while this is also true for many during cutting cycles—especially among competitive bodybuilders—lower testosterone dosages are relatively common in cutting phases. Nonetheless, some choose to limit their testosterone intake during off-season cycles for various reasons. In these cases, Proviron may provide a necessary androgenic boost, which, while not always essential, could prove advantageous.
The optimal time for using Proviron is during the cutting phase. This steroid can produce a hardening effect similar to Masteron while also enhancing the hardening effects of other steroids. Its strong affinity for the androgen receptor aids in burning body fat more efficiently. Furthermore, Proviron offers anti-estrogenic properties, reducing the risk of water retention, and depending on the overall cycle, it might eliminate the need for a standard anti-estrogen. Additionally, the elevation of circulating free testosterone is another key benefit, especially since testosterone levels are often lower during this phase of anabolic steroid use. In fact, with a low-dose testosterone cycle that incorporates other anabolic steroids, it can be stated with confidence that individuals who include Proviron experience better overall results than those who do not. Ultimately, the primary advantage of Proviron lies in increasing the androgenicity of other steroids, which contributes to a harder and more defined physique. It is important to note that while Proviron can provide these attributes, they are most noticeable when the user is lean.
Side effects:no estrogen-related side effectsacne, accelerated hair loss for those genetically predisposed to male pattern baldness, and increased body hair; HDL cholesterol suppression and elevated LDL cholesterol levels severe virilization effects in womenincreased body hair, deepening voice, clitoral enlargement, irregular menstrual cycles); not hepatotoxic, minimaltestosterone suppression.Administration:
Typical dosages for Proviron when used to treat androgen deficiency or male infertility generally range from 50 to 75 mg daily, usually divided into 2-3 doses of 25 mg each. For androgen deficiency therapy, treatment typically starts at 75 mg daily, with adjustments made depending on the patient's needs, often tapering down to 25-50 mg. For performance enhancement, Proviron dosages usually range from 50 to 150 mg per day. Most individuals will find that a minimum effective dose is around 100 mg daily, with both 100 mg and 150 mg proving to be very effective. Treatment duration commonly lasts between 8 to 12 weeks, although for addressing a plateau in progress towards the end of a cycle, a shorter duration of about 6 weeks may also be beneficial.