Sten

Sten is a two component testosterone blend from Mexico that contains a mixture of testosterone propionate (25mg), testosterone cypionate (75mg), and DHEA (20mg) in a 2ml ampule. Sten is made in Mexico by the pharmaceutical company Atlantis S.A. de C.V. The drug is used primarily to correct low androgen levels in males, for the treatement of hypogonadism, andropause, and impotence. It is also sometimes prescribed to women with excessive lactation, advanced breast cancer, and low sex drive. Sten has a long history of sale on the Mexican market, where it is one of the country’s more inexpensive human used testosterone products.

Many consider Sten to be a low budget alternative to Sustanon 250. While it does contain a blend of two testosterone , Sten is not as slow acting in comparison. The longest ester of testosterone it uses cypionate, which allows testosterone levels to return to baseline approximately 2 weeks after injection. Testosterone is the most common anabolic hormone that there is and is also considered the most basic. Due to this, bodybuilders often consider it the base steroid to most all cycles. Testosterone is both anabolic and androgenic in nature. Users of this steroid will notice a dramatic gain in muscle size and strength, as well as an overall sense of well being and increases libido and sex drive. Testosterone aromatizes very easily and therefore estrogen buildup and side effects can become an issue for users sensitive to these problems or those choosing to use a high dose of this compound. Therefore, when using Testosterone, bodybuilders often choose in incorporate an anti-estrogen such as Anastrozole, Proviron, Tamoxifen to help keep estrogen related side effects to a minimum. Extremely sensitive users, or users using very high doses (800-1200mgs) might find that stronger anti-estrogens such as Letrozole or Exemestane are more suitable. Androgenic side effects such as oily skin are also possible while taking Testosterone. Those looking to bulk up, often add Sten with other steroids such as deca durabolin and/or equipoise, along with an oral compound such as dianobol or anadrol. Those looking to use testosterone during cutting phase, might wish to stack it with compounds such as trenbolone or winstrol. This drug’s use will quickly shut down the body’s natural production of the hormone, thus making a proper PCT plan essential for restoring the body’s natural function and maintaining gains as best as possible after use of the steroid has been discontinued. At cycle’s end, bodybuilders often choose to use a combination of Clomid, Tamoxifen, and HCG for a period of 3-4wks in order to restore pituitary gland and testes operation quickly and effectively.

Woman bodybuilders often use testosterone to build mass, although of course the dosage is significantly less than what males would use due to the possibility of masculizing side effects. The male user’s dosage of this steroid would typically be in 400-1200mg per week range and cycle duration would be from 8-20 weeks, depending of course on the goals of the athlete. Women typically see desirable results from doses of 50-100mgs per week.