The base, the 19-nors, and the orals. What cycles are actually built from — and what the bloodwork really shows.
Anabolic-androgenic steroids (AAS) fall into three core families. Testosterone esters (cypionate, enanthate, propionate) are the base of nearly every cycle — endogenous androgen at exogenous dose. 19-nors (nandrolone, trenbolone) are derivatives with strong anabolic effects but unique side-effect profiles (prolactin, mental health, lipid impact). Orals (anavar, dianabol, winstrol, anadrol) are 17α-alkylated steroids — fast-acting and hepatotoxic.
Every AAS compound page covers ester half-life, dose ranges, aromatization, hepatotoxicity, lipid impact, HPG suppression, and PCT planning. AAS are controlled substances; we do not source, recommend, or facilitate purchase.
Cypionate · Enanthate · Propionate · Sustanon
The base of nearly every cycle. Endogenous androgen, exogenous ester — TRT to supraphysiologic, on one molecule.
Tren · Finaplix · Parabolan
19-nor steroid. Most potent on the market — and the most punishing on sleep, cardiovascular, and mental health.
Oxandrolone · Var
The mild oral. DHT-derived, low side-effect profile — the most expensive and most counterfeited steroid on earth.
Stanozolol · Winny
The track-and-field cut-cycle classic. Hardening and strength without water, at a cost to joints and lipids.
D-bol · Methandrostenolone
The original mass-builder. Fast water and strength — and the original liver-toxicity warning.
Deca-Durabolin · Deca · NPP
19-nor anabolic. Joint relief and slow, steady mass — and the highest prolactin profile in the class.
Drostanolone · Mast
DHT-derived hardener. Anti-estrogenic. The classic stage-prep finisher with low side-effect noise.
Oxymetholone · A-bombs · A50
17α-alkylated oral. Fastest mass and strength of any compound. Hardest on the liver and lipids.
Equipoise · EQ · Bold
Long-ester veterinary anabolic. Slow, lean gains and notable appetite increase — popularized by horse-track culture.
| Testosterone | Nandrolone | Anavar | Dianabol | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Class | Base androgen | 19-nor | Oral DHT | Oral |
| Half-life | ~8 days (cyp) | ~14 days (deca) | ~9 hr | ~9 hr |
| Aromatization | Yes | Low | No | Yes |
| Hepatotoxicity | None (inj.) | None (inj.) | Moderate | Severe |
| Use case | Base/TRT | Slow mass | Lean recomp | Mass kickstart |
Testosterone at TRT dose (~150 mg/wk) under medical supervision has the most-studied long-term safety profile of any AAS. Above TRT or with the harsher compounds (tren, anadrol), the safety calculus changes materially.
Yes. Every AAS suppresses endogenous testosterone. Without exogenous testosterone, you spend the cycle hypogonadal — low libido, low mood, poor recovery. Even SARM-only cycles benefit from a TRT-dose testosterone base.
12 weeks of testosterone alone, followed by a 4-6 week SERM-based PCT. First cycles do not need oral kickers, 19-nors, or AIs. Bloodwork pre, mid, and post is non-negotiable.
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