Primobol

Manufacturer: Balkan Pharmaceuticals
Pharmaceutical name: Methenolone Enanthate
Pack: 1 ml/amp (100 mg/ml)


Manufacturer: Balkan Pharmaceuticals
Pack: 1 ml amp (100 mg/ml)

Primobol (Methenolone Enanthate) does not give fast gains, or more accurately, does not cause a quick increase in water retention, therefore it’s considered “weak”, yet in terms of building solid muscle, it’s one of the most effective steroids available.

All steroids are based on the testosterone molecule and all steroids provide two functions – one, of mimicking androgenic effects within the body. There’s also the “anabolic” effect, in that they recirculate nitrogen (protein) therefore utilizing more of the necessary building blocks needed for tissue growth and repair. Unless sufficient amino acids are present muscle growth will be sub par and in the case of Primobol this is of utmost significance.

The concept behind Methenolone Enanthate was to have a far greater anabolic to androgenic ratio. The reasoning is not far removed from the original steroid Dianabol, which was formulated to be a “kinder, gentler” form of testosterone. In this way, the athlete can get all the benefits of greater muscle growth without all the detriment and suppression of excess androgens. In the case of Dianabol, it was a good idea yet just it didn’t turn out quite as well as expected. With Primobol, they got it right.

Being a DHT derivative (technically it’s DHB) Primobol blocks SHBG (sex hormone binding globulin) thus freeing up more testosterone and other compounds in the body and making other steroids used along side Primo more productive. Primobol also has estrogen blocking properties, which means that when using Primobol, if you were to add testosterone, an anti e may not be required, although at higher doses of testosterone a stronger anti E such as arimidex may still be required.

If you’re wondering if you can do a cycle solely of Methenolone Enanthate without suppression you’d be mistaken. Although mild, Primobol is a source of exogenous androgen and after a few weeks the HPTA will begin to shut down and one’s natural T production will be compromised since the androgens in the drugs will not sufficiently replace what’s been lost. Consequently, strength and libido will tank. For that reason, most bodybuilders add some testosterone into a Primobol cycle.

Primobol has often been compared to Deca Durabolin - most likely due to the fact that they’re both mildly androgenic. However, Deca’s “nandrolone” qualities are actually more suppressive than straight testosterone. Deca also increases progesterone that causes extreme water retention, which incidentally is often regarded, incorrectly, as muscle growth. Methenolone Enanthate causes almost no water retention that is why many people feel it isn’t a good “mass” builder, which is probably its biggest misconception.

Primobol (Methenolone Enanthate) can be an outstanding size drug on a bulking cycle, if you consume adequate protein. That is the principal on which it is based. It repairs though increased anabolism. Without the food source, the drug has nothing to work with, so if you aren’t committed to training hard and eating a lot of protein, Primo will be a disappointment. But for more advanced trainers, and those who are used to training naturally, Primo will seem like a wonder drug. Which it kinda is.

There is also an oral form of Primobol that is often overlooked, the reason being, they are probably the most impractical steroids available. Primobol acetate is not 17 alpha alkylated, therefore they do not stress the liver. Sounds great, eh? The problem is, they’re only bioavailability for about 4 hours, resulting in several dosages throughout the day (and night) in order to maintain stable blood levels. The other problem is the cost. At what usually amounts $2 a pill and a necessity of 8 pills a day, the weekly price will exceed $100 a week for a mild cycle. Primobol tablets are not in large demand.

Primobol (Methenolone Enanthate) is the “Rolls Royce” of steroids - expensive, but worth it. It stacks well with everything and adds increased anabolism to any cycle while keeping blood pressure, cholesterol count and blood platelet within normal range with moderate use. It may also be the only steroid suitable for women, with the exception of Anavar, though Primobol is safer.

People are concerned with hair loss with the usage of Primobol but most users claim it’s no harder on the hairline than straight testosterone.

Primobol can be an excellent addition to HRT (Hormone Replacement Therapy) (200 mgs of Primo with 100mgs of testosterone weekly) but it is not available with a prescription in most countries.

Dosages:
Methenolone Enanthate is usually injected several times a week since a cc contains only 100 mgs. This is due to a heavy molecular weight. Only so much will “fit” into a ml of oil). It’s active for approximately 2 weeks. Anything under 200 mgs a week will not show a tremendous difference but once it goes to 400-600 mgs, that’s when the magic usually begins. Also due the molecular weight, Primo tends to be a painful shot. Not bad going in, but the next day you can expect some soreness.