Winstol is a synthetic derivative of dihydrotestosterone (DHT),
Has low anabolic and low androgenic effects,
Has a short half-life; 24 hours,
Effectively builds lean muscle mass,
Stimulates appetite,
Rarely causes significant weight gain,
physical improvements are well maintained post therapy,
Is versatile and mild; it may be prescribed in a variety of hormone programs or in combination with other hormones,
Will increase bone density,
Will increase red blood cells,
If it converts to estrogens it will be at a very low rate
Water retention, bloating and high blood pressure rarely occurs,
Will convert to dihydrotestosterone (DHT),
Headaches, cramps, changes in the HDL and LDL are possible,
In rare cases increased blood pressure is possible,
Impacts endrogenic testosterone production,
Is well tolerated by women,
May cause virilization symptoms (masculinization) in women if exposed to high doses for prolong durations
Winstrol, a derivative of dihydrotestosterone is a commonly used steroid for cutting cycles. Since it is not capable of converting into estrogen, gynecomastia is not a concern - even amongst the most sensitive individuals. It produces a lean, quality look with little or no water retention. It is often seen as a less expensive alternative to Anavar since it produces similar gains in strength without significant weight gain. As with most oral compounds, Winstrol carries the structural c17-AA alteration, which enables it to survive the first pass through the liver. This means that it does place a higher level of stress on the liver than the injectable form (Winstrol Depot) which avoids the first pass altogether. With this in mind, during longer or higher dose cycles, liver values should be monitored by regular blood work. It should also go without saying that if you are stacking Winstrol with other oral steroids then you should make every effort to protect your liver by limiting the cycle length to 6 to 8 weeks. Cholesterol levels should also be monitored and every effort should be made to stick to a diet that does not include cholesterol-elevating foods (e.g. fatty meats, egg yolks, full fat dairy products). The usual dose for men is 35 - 75mg per day for the tablets and 25 - 50mg/day for the injectable version. Women usually take around 5 to 10mg/day, sometimes going up to 20mg for competitive athletes. The injectable version is not recommended for use by women.