Primobolan (Methenolone Acetate) Reviews And Warnings

Primobolan is an oral anabolic steroid that is a little unique compared to many oral anabolic steroids. Before we go any further, it’s important we distinguish the difference between Primobolan and Primobolan Depot. Primobolan Depot is an injectable version of the hormone that is attached to the large/long Enanthate ester. Primobolan is comprised of the same active steroidal hormone in Methenolone; however, it is attached to the small/short Acetate ester and designed for oral administration.

 The Methenolone hormone was first released in 1962 by Squibb in both the oral Acetate and injectable Enanthate form. The hormonal compounds both carried the Nibal name, Nibal and Nibal Depot, but were very short lived products. In the mid-1960’s the giant German pharmaceutical company Schering would obtain the rights to the Methenolone hormone introducing it under the Primobolan name. Since that time, Primobolan has been well-known for being a European anabolic steroid. It has never been manufactured in the U.S. since the Squibb versions.

An interesting note regarding the Methenolone Acetate compound, while primarily an oral steroid, Schering did manufacture it as an injectable at one time. However, the injectable version was discontinued in 1993. Any injectable Acetate form will strictly be found through underground labs, but even then it will be rare. Most underground labs that manufacture the Acetate version will do so in oral form. Many, however, simply stick the large injectable Depot version.

Primobolan is considered one of the safest anabolic steroids on the market and it carries an excellent safety rating to back this claim. In fact, this steroid has been used successfully to treat underweight children and premature infants without damage. It is also prescribed for osteoporosis and sarcopenia. However, the primary purpose of Primobolan is treating muscle wasting diseases and prolonged exposure to corticoid hormones. It has also proven to be extremely effective in treating malnutrition.

Playing an important role in therapeutic treatment plans, Primobolan is a very popular anabolic steroid among performance enhancing athletes. However, the injectable Depot version is far more popular as the oral version packs a much weaker punch. For bodybuilders, injectable Methenolone Acetate is the preferred form but a quality injectable Acetate version is very difficult to find. Further, the Methenolone hormone itself, while limited in oral form is one of the more commonly counterfeited anabolic steroids out there. It is also fairly expensive in many underground markets. This hormone is well-known for being one of Arnold Schwarzenegger’s favorites. How much truth is in that only he can say, but the story is enough for many to make inaccurate assumptions about his feelings on the hormone and how he used it. That we do know. It’s also been enough to keep the demand for this steroid fairly high, as well as plague the market with counterfeits.

An important note on demand; the demand for this steroid is also high due to its very female friendly nature. This is one of the few anabolic steroids women can use with a high rate of success. Steroids like Primobolan and Anavar carry very low virilization ratings making them perfect for female use.

(MethPrimobolan (Methenolone Acetate) Functions & Traits:

Methenolone is a derivative of dihydrotestosterone (DHT) or more specifically a structurally altered form of DHT. A double bond at carbon one and two is added to the DHT hormone, which in turn greatly increases the hormone’s anabolic nature. It also carries an added 1-methyl group that protects it from hepatic breakdown. The addition of the Acetate ester further protects it from hepatic metabolism.

As an oral steroid, Primobolan is one of the only oral steroids that is not a C17-alpha alkylated (C17-aa) steroid. Lacking the standard C17-aa structure, this also means oral Primobolan is not toxic to the liver. However, while this is a bonus, most will find oral Primobolan to be a relatively mild or even a week steroid compared to many others in a performance enhancing capacity. Men will not experience the same level of anabolic activity compared to many anabolic steroids. Make no mistake, Primobolan has its place in a performance capacity, but most men will find the Depot version to be a better call. As for women, this mild nature is in part what makes it a fantastic choice.

The Methenolone hormone carries several traits similar to many other anabolic steroids. This hormone will enhance protein synthesis (to a degree) and can have a moderate affect on increasing red blood cell count. However, the steroid carries three important traits that distinguish it more than anything else. Primobolan will dramatically improve nitrogen retention. This ensures a catabolic state is avoided and is also fantastic for building lean tissue. However, as mentioned this steroid won’t pack on a lot of size, keep that in mind. The hormone has also been shown to have an extremely strong binding affinity for the androgen receptor. Strong binding to the androgen receptor has been linked to direct lipolysis. Most all anabolic steroids enhance the metabolic rate, but Primo as it’s often known seems to support direct fat loss. When we consider this along with the dramatic enhancement in nitrogen retention, we can begin to see this is going to be a strong anabolic steroid for the cutting phase.

The final important trait of Primobolan is its affect on the immune system. The Methenolone hormone has been shown to significantly enhance the immune system. In fact, it has been successfully used in treating those with AIDS. For such an individual, he not only gets an immune boost but direct protection from what is a muscle wasting disease. This same immune boost will greatly benefit the performance enhancing athlete during the cutting phase.

Primobolan (Methenolone Acetate) benefit & effect

Primobolan is used to treat muscle wasting diseases in some cases; however, typically only in mild cases or where an immune boost is a benefit. This steroid is not going to pack on mass like Anadrol or Deca Durabolin and most men will not have much use for it in an off-season bulking cycle. We can, however, make an exception for females. Women are far more sensitive to anabolic steroids and a little of a mild anabolic steroid can go a long way. Just as important, most women are not looking to gain 30lbs of weight overnight. Small, moderate increases in weight can often be transforming on their own. Keeping the mild nature in mind, most men who use this steroid for a true off-season cycle will be disappointed.

Where Primobolan will truly shine is as a cutting steroid. In order to lose body fat, we must burn more calories than we consume. While absolutely necessary, this also puts our lean muscle mass at great risk. In fact, even if planned perfectly a fat loss diet will result in some lean muscle tissue loss unless an anabolic protectant is applied. Even with such protection a little tissue loss may occur, which should tell you how important an anabolic agent can be. The key to successful dieting is not simply losing weight, but losing fat while protecting your muscle mass; if these ends are not being met, your diet has not been successful. With a well-planned diet, Primobolan will help you achieve this goal. It has also been shown to have some fairly nice conditioning effects. Those who use Primo often appear harder and more defined. However, most will find the Depot version to be more efficient in the cutting phase, and this includes women.

Primobolan is also well appreciated in athletic circles. A moderate boost in strength is very possible with this steroid. Strength can refer to power and speed, both key elements to successful athleticism. However, where this steroid will truly be useful is in the promotion of recovery. Muscular endurance will also be enhanced and while such traits won’t be as strong as they are with many steroids, any bump is better than no bump at all. Further, as it’s a mild steroid, the athlete will not have to worry with massive buildups in size. In some cases, a lot of added size can be detrimental to performance depending the sport or position. In other cases, it can bring a lot of unwanted attention to the individual with prying eyes.

Primobolan (Methenolone Acetate) side-effects

Primobolan is a relatively mild anabolic steroid. In fact, while possible side effects of Primobolan do exist they are generally mild and often very easy to avoid. Side effect free supplementation is more than possible with this steroid, and that includes use by men and women. Overall, the side effects of Primobolan will primarily revolve around androgenicity and cholesterol. But again, most healthy adults, including women can supplement without the side effects of Primobolan being an issue.

Estrogenic Side Effects of Primobolan:

There are no estrogenic side effects of Primobolan. This anabolic steroid does not aromatize, it is not a progestin and as a result cannot promote gynecomastia or water retention. The use of an anti-estrogen is not necessary due to the use of the Methenolone hormone. If gynecomastia or water retention occurs it is because of other steroids you may be using as both are physically impossible with this steroid.

Androgenic Side Effects of Primobolan:

The side effects of Primobolan can include those of an androgenic nature. This steroid’s androgenicity is not that strong; its androgenic rating falls at 44-57. However, this is enough to produce androgenic effects in some who supplement. The androgenic side effects of Primobolan can include acne, hair loss and body hair growth, but they are highly dependent on genetic predispositions. Men who are predisposed to male pattern baldness, meaning they’re going to lose their hair no matter what they do, may find the use of this steroid speeds up their hair loss. Men who are not predisposed will not lose any hair. Then there’s acne, and again it is highly dependent on genetics. If you are already sensitive to acne you may break out. Those who are generally acne free should not have a problem. If you are acne sensitive, staying clean and dry will offer a good bit of protection. It is important to note – the Methenolone hormone is not metabolized by the 5-alpha reductase enzyme. This is the enzyme responsible for the metabolism of testosterone by reducing it to dihydrotestosterone (DHT). In the case of Methenolone or Primobolan, it’s already DHT and there is nothing to metabolize. As a result, 5-alpha reductase inhibitors like Finasteride will not reduce the androgenicity of this hormone. The androgenic side effects of Primobolan can also lead to and promote virilization symptoms in women. Virilization symptoms may include body hair growth, a deepening of the vocal chords and clitoral enlargement. Fortunately, this steroid carries a lower virilization rating than many steroids and the threshold for such effects is rather high. With low dose responsible use, most women can avoid these side effects of Primobolan. However, genetics will be the final determining factor. If for any reason virilization symptoms do occur, if use is discontinued at their onset they will fade away rapidly. If the symptoms are ignored, they may become permanent.

Cardiovascular Side Effects of Primobolan:

The cardiovascular side effects of Primobolan will primarily revolve around cholesterol, both the suppression of HDL cholesterol and increase in LDL cholesterol. The overall effect on cholesterol can be quite significant, much greater than most injectable steroids, but much less than most oral steroids. In order to protect your health, if you have high cholesterol you should not supplement with this steroid until your cholesterol is under control and you have been cleared by your doctor. If you are healthy enough for use, you should ensure you do all you can to promote the continuation of healthy cholesterol. This means your diet should be rich in omega fatty acids, low in simple sugars and saturated fats; daily fish oil supplementation is advised. It is also advised that cardiovascular activity be implemented into your daily routine. Many may also find the use of a cholesterol antioxidant supplement to be useful.

Testosterone Side Effects of Primobolan:

The side effects of Primobolan will include natural testosterone suppression in all men who use the steroid. All anabolic steroids have the ability to suppress natural testosterone production but the rate of suppression is dependent on the steroid in question and the total dosing. In the case of Primobolan, while it will suppress production it is very mild compared to most steroids. In fact, with low doses the total rate of suppression should be less than 50%. However, with true performance base doses the rate of suppression will be extreme. For this reason, most men will necessarily include exogenous testosterone in their plan in order to avoid a low testosterone condition. Once the use of Primobolan and all other anabolic steroids comes to an end natural testosterone production will begin again. However, it will take time to fully recover your previous levels of testosterone. Most men are encouraged to implement a Post Cycle Therapy (PCT) plan in order to facilitate a stronger recovery. This will cut the recovery time down, and while it will not get you back to your high levels on your own it will ensure you have enough testosterone for proper bodily function while your levels continue to naturally rise. Important notes – natural testosterone recovery assumes no prior low testosterone condition. Natural recovery also assumes the Hypothalamic-Pituitary-Testicular-Axis (HPTA) was not severely damaged due to improper steroid use.

Hepatotoxic Side Effects of Primobolan:

Because it’s an oral steroid it’s easy to assume the side effects of Primobolan will include those of a hepatotoxic nature. However, while an oral steroid it is one of the few oral steroids that is not C17-alpha alkylated and will not promote hepatic stress.

How To Use The Primobolan (Methenolone Acetate)?

Primobolan Doses

Primobolan doses can be difficult for some to plan. Many make the mistake of planning their Primobolan doses in a similar fashion to Primobolan Depot doses, the injectable version of Methenolone, and this is a mistake. It will take a lot more Primobolan than Primobolan Depot on a milligram basis in order to achieve the desired results, a whole lot more. Remember, as this is not a C17-alpha alkylated oral steroid, there can be absorption issues, which is part of the reason larger doses are needed.

Male Primobolan Doses:

In a therapeutic setting, standard male Primobolan doses will fall in the 100-150mg per day range. In a performance setting, standard Primobolan doses will often fall in the same 100-150mg per day range. However, this is one of the few anabolic steroids that is not uncommonly used at a dose that’s lower than therapeutic in performance circles. Many athletes find 50-75mg per day to be all they need when the compound is stacked with other steroids. Regardless of where the Primobolan doses fall, total use will normally last for eight weeks. This does not mean the total cycle’s duration is eight weeks, it may be but this merely represents the Primobolan portion of the cycle. If numerous anabolic steroids are being used, low Primobolan doses are often acceptable. Stacks that include significant amounts of Trenbolone and Masteron may benefit greatly from low Primobolan doses. Regardless, most men will find this to be a solid steroid for cutting and athletic performance, but a little weak for significant mass gains. It can be used in off-season plans but the total Primobolan doses will typically need to be very high to garner a reward. This can get expensive and is often inefficient as there are better choices to make.

Female Primobolan Doses:

Primobolan doses for females in a therapeutic setting can be a little confusing. There are no listed dosing standards. The compound has had a lot of success in female treatment plans, but no set standards exist. In a performance setting, standard female Primobolan doses will fall in the 25-50mg per day range. Most women can tolerate this dosing rage very well without virilization symptoms. However, if you have never used the steroid use should begin at and not exceed 25mg per day in order to determine how you respond. Many women will find this is all the Primobolan they need. Those who want a little more will often find keeping their dose the same while stacking it with a compound like Anavar to be the most effective means of enhancement. Regardless of where your Primobolan doses fall, total use will fall in the 4-6 week range and should not exceed the six week mark if virilization is to be avoided. Women who keep their Primobolan doses in the 25-50mg per day range will rarely have virilization issues. However, as we are all unique, even with such moderate doses some women may have an issue. Women who take their Primobolan doses above 50mg per day will increase the associated risk and the higher the dose goes the greater the risk becomes. Regardless of the cause, high dose use or due to a genetic response despite low doses, if virilization symptoms occur they will dissipate rapidly if use is discontinued at their onset. If symptoms occur and you ignore them, there is a good chance they may set up in a permanent way and become irreversible.

Storage Of The Primobolan (Methenolone Acetate)

Store at controlled room temperature 15° to 30° C (59° to 86° F)

Primobolan (Methenolone Acetate) Cycle:

For the male anabolic steroid user, a Primobolan cycle is perhaps a phrase that doesn’t make a lot of sense. The Methenolone hormone is not what we’d consider a base steroid in most male enhancement plans but rather a secondary item. While perhaps an oversimplification, this is a steroid that is used to supplement supplemental anabolic steroid use. However, we can make exceptions with this Primobolan cycle thought, especially as it pertains to athletic enhancement. Then we have female use, and for the female athlete, performance or physique based this can represent a base steroid. A Primobolan cycle for a woman can be total body transforming. With that in mind, we want to take a look at each type of Primobolan cycle, explain how to implement the compound and provide you the information you’ll need.

Male Off-Season Primobolan Cycle:

For most men, an off-season Primobolan cycle is not recommended. Such a plan will generally be disappointing as this steroid is not well-suited for promoting significant mass. It can serve a purpose and if you’re only looking for moderate growth it may be suitable, but it will take large doses. At minimum, a male off-season Primobolan cycle will require 150mg per day if not more. There are truly better options for your off-season needs.

Male Cutting Primobolan Cycle:

A Primobolan cycle during a cutting phase will be far more beneficial to most men than bulking phases of use. This is a decent preserver of lean tissue and should aid in the overall appearance of the physique as you become leaner. It is, however, in this case still a secondary steroid to be used in conjunction with other anabolic steroids, an addition to an already well-planned stack. A cutting Primobolan cycle will normally include some form of exogenous testosterone. Depending on the goals at hand, this can vary the dosing of testosterone greatly. Bodybuilders will normally use high doses, but some prefer relying on TRT level doses of testosterone and letting larger doses of other steroids do the work. You will find steroids like Anavar, Masteron, Trenbolone and Winstrol to be great for cutting cycles. In hardcore plans you may even find additional Nandrolone in the Primobolan cycle.

Male Athletic Primobolan Cycle:

For the purpose of athletic enhancement, low doses of testosterone with moderate doses of Methenolone are common. This type of Primobolan cycle will provide a slight boost in strength, muscular endurance and promote enhanced recovery. Other steroids may be added, but some will be fine with this simple plan. If other compounds are added, all those mentioned in the male cutting Primobolan cycle section are acceptable.

Female Primobolan Cycle:

Regardless of the phase of training, bulking, cutting or athletic performance, a Primobolan cycle can greatly benefit any woman. Women are far more sensitive to the hormone than men, which could make it an excellent steroid for the promotion of mass in the off-season. Will enormous amounts of mass be gained? Maybe not, but many women aren’t looking for enormous gains and as they generally have smaller frames even moderate increases in mass can make a notable difference. While useful in the off-season, a cutting Primobolan cycle will perhaps be the most beneficial point of use. This steroid is often used at the frontend to mid-point of a cutting plan. Some may use it all the way to the end but some will want to rely on other compounds towards the back of a cutting cycle, especially in competition cases. However, in the end it will all be determined on how you respond to varying compounds, and we cannot make a prediction on how your response will be. As for athletic performance, a Primobolan cycle will normally be Primobolan and nothing else for short burst of 4 weeks on and 4 weeks off repeating as much as necessary. Simple, concise and highly effective.

The Primobolan (Methenolone Acetate) Mixed reviews Summary

Primobolan is one of those anabolic steroids that has a lot of myth and legend surrounding it, especially on internet message boards. Many claim on such message boards that the hormone does not suppress natural testosterone production making it perfect for a bridge between cycles. However, we discovered this isn’t true while its rate of suppression is less than many steroids it’s still fairly strong. Many also make inaccurate assumptions based on the steroid’s ability. This is largely due to the Arnold stigma that surrounds it and when the results don’t match up to the image in their head they develop a poor, inaccurate view of Primobolan.

When using an anabolic steroid, it’s always important to understand the principle points of the steroid. One of the primary purposes of anabolic steroid use is building large amounts of muscle mass; however, it’s not the only purpose. If a steroid doesn’t have the ability to build a lot of mass, this does not make it worthless. Understand large buildups in mass do not represent the only point of supplementation. This is hard for some to understand, but once you do it will give you a better appreciation for Primobolan.

Primobolan is a very worthwhile steroid to consider in a cutting cycle as part of a stack. It is not a foundational steroid for men, but rather an anabolic steroid to add to an already well-planned stack. While it’s not a foundational steroid for men, it can most certainly represent the foundation for women. Regardless, man or woman, while oral Primo has its place most will be far more satisfied with injectable forms of Methenolone.

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