Sustanon 250 – what is it? Course: sustanon + methane + deca!

Sustanon 250[edit | edit code]

Yuzhakov Anton Testosterone description of the drug

Sustanon 250 from Organon Sustanon from Gerth Pharmaceuticals (volume 10ml, 250mg/ml)

Sustanon

(also known as
Sustaretard
,
Sust250
,
Sustamed
,
Tetrasterone
,
Sustaver
,
Sustager
) is a mixture of various testosterone esters, first developed and released by Organon as a means of hormone replacement therapy for insufficient secretion of endogenous testosterone.
Currently, almost all mixtures of testosterone esters are equated to Sustanon, for example, the most popular analogue is Omnadren 250. A large number of drugs are manufactured clandestinely. Duration of action of various testosterone esters
Sustanon includes 4 forms of testosterone:

• 30mg Testosterone propionate
• 60mg Testosterone phenylpropionate
• 60mg Testosterone Isocaproate
• 100mg Testosterone Decanoate
• Oil (usually peanut oil) as a solvent
• Benzyl alcohol - as a preservative and antiseptic

Sustanon 250, produced in bottles, is 100% fake and has nothing in common with the original Sustanon 250 (according to storage conditions, testosterone can only be stored in glass containers, the use of rubber caps is strictly prohibited).

Each form of testosterone that is included in Sustanon has a different absorption rate, which allows you to maintain a constantly high level of anabolic hormones in the blood for a month. There is no need for frequent injections; Sustanon is given only once every three weeks (for medical purposes). Some people believe that Sustanon is a combination course in one bottle, but this is not entirely true, because each component of the drug is converted in the body only into testosterone.

The peak of Sustanon's popularity occurred in the 80s and 90s of the last century, at which time a large number of articles were written about the benefits of the drug. However, it should be remembered that Sustanon was not developed as a drug to increase muscle mass, and its main advantage is ease of use. Sustanon has a higher cost compared to individual testosterone esters (in equivalent quantities), while its anabolic properties do not differ from isolated forms of testosterone, which makes its use in bodybuilding not entirely justified.

Sustanon 250 is absolutely identical to the drug Omnadren 250 (manufactured under license by Jelfa SA - Poland).

Availability in the 90s[edit | edit code]

Material from the book

P. Grunding, M. Bachmann. "Anabolic steroids" 1994[1]

Sustanon is widely available on the black market and is easy to buy. Unfortunately, most of these drugs are more or less well-executed counterfeits. If you are offered ampoules without a paper label, but simply with a stamp, most often in red, these are definitely fakes. Most often, we are talking about Omnadren, where the corresponding inscription has been erased and replaced with the imprint “Sustanon”. Original Sustanon, which is almost exclusively produced, always has a paper label. The original “Susta” is now becoming increasingly difficult to find and is becoming increasingly rare. On the black market, only Portuguese Sustanon 250, Dutch Sustanon 250 and especially Russian, as well as Indian Sustanon 250 are most often found. All three drugs have a paper label on the ampoules.

Recently, on the black market you can increasingly find Russian Sustanon 250, which is produced in Calcutta (India) and is officially intended only for export to Russia. And yet, through Czechoslovakia, large quantities of this original drug Sustanon 250 are smuggled to Germany. It seems to be a high quality drug, because... Those who use it report positive results and good tolerability, so dishonesty in its production is excluded. Russian Sustanon 250 is sold in plastic packaging, on the back of which the name of the drug, the name of the manufacturer and the chemicals contained are written in blue font. The text is written either on silver foil or on white paper. 5 ampoules are arranged together in a row, and each ampoule is also separately packaged. The original Sustanon 250 costs on the black market, judging by experience, 12 - 18 DM per ampoule and it is worth it.

Availability in the 2010s[edit | edit code]

New brands are widely distributed (Sustamed from Balkan, Sust250 from Allchcemasia, Sustaged from Golden Dragon, SUSTANON from SP Laboratories, Sustaject from Neo Labs, Sustaver from Vermodje). Sustanon from Organon is also popular and is produced in branches of different countries: Egypt, Pakistan and Holland. Cost 250 - 370 rubles. for 1 ml. Vials have become a more popular dosage form, while Organon continues to be produced in ampoules.

Effects of Sustanon[edit | edit code]

Sustanon works just like any other form of testosterone. This means that the main effects of Sustanon are:

• Increase in muscle mass (on average 6 kg per month)[2]
• Anti-catabolic effect
• Increased appetite
• Increased hematopoiesis - an increase in the number of red blood cells in the blood ensures better oxygen transport, thereby increasing endurance.[3]
• Increased libido (while taking Sustanon)

The drug detection time is up to 3 months.

general information

• Androgenic and anabolic effects account for 100% of testosterone.
• There is pronounced inhibition of the hypothalamic-pituitary-gonadal system.
• There is no toxic effect on the liver.
• The activity of the substance is up to three weeks.
• The detection period is up to three months after completion of the course.
• Release form: injections.

Sustanon - side effects[edit | edit code]

Like any other form of testosterone, Sustanon is converted into estrogens. For this reason, Sustanon causes side effects such as gynecomastia, edema, female-type fat deposition and inhibition of the production of testosterone. These side effects can be prevented by using antiestrogens, preferably aromatase inhibitors. Selective estrogen receptor modulators (tamoxifen, etc.) are used only during post-cycle therapy.

As a result of a decrease in the production of endogenous testosterone, it is possible to develop such a serious side effect of Sustanon as testicular atrophy. This side effect can be prevented if you do not take a Sustanon course longer than 8 weeks and take antiestrogens. Longer courses require the use of gonadotropin.

In the body, testosterone is converted into dihydrotestosterone, which causes the following side effects: prostate hypertrophy, baldness, acne and others. These are the so-called androgenic side effects of Sustanon.

Also, athletes often report an increase in temperature and a flu-like condition during the course of Sustanon. Like most steroids, Sustanon increases the level of bad cholesterol in the blood (prevented by taking Omega-3 throughout the course).

After injection, infiltrates sometimes form (lumps or “bumps” in the gluteal region or other injection site). As a rule, infiltrates resolve within 2-5 weeks.

Post-cycle therapy to minimize harm from steroids

Post-cycle therapy after steroids is a set of drugs and procedures necessary to maintain the body after taking anabolic steroids. A well-designed PCT will allow “chemists” to to some extent avoid the negative consequences of taking anabolic steroids and minimize side effects. Let's talk about this.

Main goals of post-cycle therapy

While taking androgenic anabolic steroids (AAS), the athlete's body experiences a number of negative effects, especially on the hormonal system, and not only. The main goals of PCT after anabolic steroids are:

• Restoring hormonal levels and natural hormone production.
• Minimizing rebound to maintain muscle gains.
• Prevention of the appearance of secondary sexual characteristics (gynecomastia) caused by estrogenic activity.
• Prevention of testicular atrophy.
• Restoring libido (sexual desire).
• Restoring normal liver function.
• Bringing blood composition back to normal.
• Reduced cortisol levels.

PCT after the cycle will also help in preventing a number of other side effects from anabolic steroids.

How to choose the right PCT

All “chemists”, one way or another, need a recovery procedure. You just need to select it individually, since there is no single scheme for everyone, although in general they are similar. Everyone used different steroids, and perhaps a whole complex of them, and different dosages - so the consequences for each will be different. Therefore, you should think about how best to conduct PCT specifically in your case, and we will try to help you with the necessary information.

A prerequisite for everyone is that restoration of the body should begin no earlier than the effect of androgens ends. It should also be remembered that any anabolic steroid is a modified synthetic testosterone, and therefore most of the side effects will be associated with disturbances in its production. And PCT (“Post cycle therapy” in English) is needed for the most part precisely to normalize the natural production of this hormone, and everything else is secondary. Let's look at PCT after some known androgens.

After methane

After methane (methandrostenolone) and its analogues, PCT should be carried out 2-3 days after the last use. To normalize natural testosterone production and reduce recoil, it is recommended to consume:

• Testosterone boosters (raise testosterone levels). These are sports nutritional supplements that also stimulate muscle growth. Although, there is an opinion that they do not work and are of little use. But you can try.
• Omega 3 – helps suppress Cortisol (a stress hormone that breaks down muscle tissue) and also stimulates testosterone production.
• Protein mixtures or homemade shakes.
• Vitamin and mineral complexes.
• BCAA amino acid complex to suppress catabolic processes.
• To support the liver, hepatoprotectors will not be superfluous.

Among the antiestrogenic drugs you should use:

• Clomiphene (Clomid) in dosages of 25-50 mg per day, with a gradual increase from 25 to 50, and then with a gradual decrease, and gradual cessation. Session duration is 3-4 weeks.
• Tamoxifen - from 10 to 20 mg per day, according to the same regimen as in the previous paragraph.

Separately, it is worth mentioning such drugs as Gonadotropin (HCG) and Proviron. Some experts advise using them directly while taking anabolic steroids, taking them together with methane, and not after. You should take them during PCT only if your steroid session was initially composed incorrectly (large doses of pharmaceuticals and/or long course duration) and serious problems have arisen at the hormonal level.

After Turinabol

Often, after sessions of taking Turinabol, many athletes generally neglect post-cycle recovery. However, this is not entirely reasonable, especially if the cycle of use was protracted.

Since this anabolic does not aromatize, it does not have a pronounced estrogenic effect. Consequently, according to many bodybuilders, the use of anti-estrogenic drugs is unjustified. But it’s still worth getting the appropriate tests done first, since athletes’ bodies react differently to different AAS. If the level of indicators indicating estrogen is normal, then antiestrogens can indeed be neglected. If not, or if the Turinabol session was prolonged (from 8 weeks or more), and even in combination with other AAS, then it is worth taking the above-described Clomiphene and Tamoxifen.

And so, in general, all the recommendations described in the section about PCT after methane are perfect after Turinabol.

After Sustanon

This drug remains active in the body for quite a long time, so PCT after Sustanon should be started no earlier than 20 days later. If you start right away, you will be wasting your time. There will be no effect. During this period, it is better to simply use short testosterone esters in small doses. During recovery, use the same Tamoxifen and testosterone boosters for a month.

Differences in the severity of post-cycle therapies

Depending on what and how you “coursed”, how difficult these sessions were, PCT comes in different types of severity, depending on which drugs and dosages are selected.

Very light

It is appropriate when light AAS were taken, such as Turinabol or Anavar (Oxandrolone) and were not combined with anything, and the cycle did not exceed 42 days. Clomiphene 25 mg every other day for 15 days is quite enough. You can add Tribulus booster - 500 mg per day, for 30 days.

Light

After a short (no more than 42 days) solo methane or stanozolol. Clomid is also appropriate here, in the same dosages, but with daily use for a month. Tribulus – from 500 to 1000 mg per day for 30 days.

Average

After solo stanozolol or methane for 56 days or more, as well as after short and long testosterone esters (short - acetate or propionate, long - entantate and cypionate). After short broadcasts, you can start procedures after 4 days. After long ones - after 14-20 days. The first month - Clomid 50 mg every day, in the second month - half the dose, also every day.

Heavy

After quite long (from 12 weeks) and combined courses of testosterone esters, with the addition of Trenbolone, Oxymethalone, Boldenone, etc. Here, already during the use of AAS, in the sixth week, injections of Gonadotropin should be added (every 3-4 days, 500 IU ) to prevent the development of sexual dysfunction. During PCT we increase the dose of Clomid. The first 15 days - 100 mg, then reduce it by half and drink 50 mg for a month. Then another month of 25 mg.

Sustanon course[edit | edit code]

• The Sustanon course is recommended only for men to gain muscle mass, without any contraindications to the use of anabolic steroids.
• The Sustanon course lasts up to 10 weeks. For longer durations, administration of gonadotropin is required.
• Injections of the drug are performed once a week at a dose of 250-500 mg intramuscularly (it is advisable to inject Sustanon into the gluteal muscles).
• From the second week of the course, start taking aromatase inhibitors under the supervision of estrogen tests (usually using Anastrozole 0.5 mg every other day). Stop taking AIs 1 to 2 weeks after your last injection.
• 3 weeks after the last injection, post-cycle therapy with tamoxifen begins, testosterone boosters are taken for 3-4 weeks to restore the production of your own testosterone.
• For maximum effectiveness of the course, take a sports nutrition complex to gain muscle mass and follow a diet to gain muscle mass.
• Be sure to consult with a specialist before starting to take Sustanon.

Combined courses

Sustanon can be combined with drugs such as:

Nandrolone - for gaining muscle mass. Winstrol - for drying and relief.

Combination allows you to reduce the frequency of side effects and improve the effectiveness of the course. Read more: Combined courses of steroids