Testosterone Enanthate is the most commonly prescribed Testosterone variant in medicine in the whole world. It is also one of the most popular longer acting forms of Testosterone in use by athletes and bodybuilders, sharing the same amount of use and popularity with the almost identical Testosterone Cypionate variant. Testosterone in any of its forms serves as an absolutely essential anabolic steroid that should be used in literally every single cycle with no exceptions to this rule. Testosterone Enanthate in particular is very commonly used as a first-time anabolic steroid by brand new beginners to the world of anabolic steroids. This is due to its long-acting nature with its longer half-life, which presents a far greater degree of convenience for beginners who may not enjoy the idea of frequent injections, as Testosterone Enanthate only requires two injections administered every week, spaced evenly apart from one another so as to ensure stable blood levels. As every single first-timer beginner cycle should be Testosterone only, Testosterone Enanthate is commonly the Testosterone variant of choice for first cycles. Testosterone itself no matter the ester attached is an extremely versatile and flexible anabolic steroid in terms of the manner in which it can be utilized. Testosterone Enanthate doses possess a large window of flexibility depending on user goals, the type of cycle, and other various factors.
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What must be first understood is that Testosterone is an anabolic steroid that possesses moderate Estrogenic activity through its moderate level of interaction with the aromatase enzyme (the enzyme responsible for the conversion of Testosterone into Estrogen). Factors such as these must be taken into consideration when determining Testosterone Enanthate doses. Of course, aromatization will always be dose-dependent but along those lines, Testosterone Enanthate doses that are high enough for the purpose of physique and performance enhancement will always be high enough to promote notable amounts of aromatization. The higher the dose of an aromatizable androgen (such as Testosterone) used, increasing rates of aromatization will result. At the very least, moderate amounts of an aromatase inhibitor is always advised on a cycle involving bodybuilding doses of Testosterone, but this will be covered in greater detail in the Testosterone Enanthate side effects portion of this profile.
One point of utmost importance to be covered before example cycles are listed is the fact that Testosterone should at all times be considered the base compound of any and all anabolic steroid cycles, it should be the very first and only compound used in a first-time beginner cycle, and the various reasons are as follows:
1. Testosterone’s place in every single anabolic steroid cycle is absolutely necessary every single time. For the duration of anabolic steroid cycles, endogenous natural production of Testosterone will always become suppressed and/or completely shut down due to the use of exogenous androgens. The use of some form of exogenous Testosterone is always a necessity in order to maintain normal physiological functions that are governed by Testosterone in the absence of proper endogenous Testosterone levels.
2. Testosterone is the only anabolic steroid that without a doubt can be used on its own, and it frequently is used solitarily by many athletes and bodybuilders. The reason for the ability of solitary use is related to the first point made above.
3. Testosterone is one of the most versatile anabolic steroids in terms of its dosing schemes and its manner of use in cycles. It acts as an excellent bulking and strength agent, an excellent mass building compound, and can also be utilized effectively for cutting cycles and fat loss phases.
Medical Testosterone Enanthate Dosage
In the medical field, Testosterone Enanthate is primarily utilized for the treatment of androgen deficiency in adult males (hypogonadism or andropause). Testosterone Enanthate dosages for such a condition as determined by prescription guidelines are that of 50 – 400mg administered every 2 – 4 weeks.
Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced Testosterone Enanthate Dosages
For the purpose of physique and performance enhancement, Testosterone Enanthate doses most usually administered weekly at the very least (as opposed to administered every 2 – 4 weeks as outlined by prescription guidelines). However, Testosterone Enanthate doses should ideally be administered twice per week, with each dose spread evenly apart (Monday and Thursday, for example). This is to ensure the most stable optimal peak blood plasma levels of Testosterone is achieved, as single weekly injections will often produce wild peaks and valleys in blood plasma levels, which often result in more pronounced side effects among impaired potential gains. Beginner Testosterone Enanthate doses are in the range of 300 – 500mg weekly, especially for a very first anabolic steroid cycle. Even the lowest end of the range, 300mg, will provide some dramatic improvements in physique and strength provided that the beginner’s nutrition and training is properly adjusted and strict. Intermediate Testosterone Enanthate doses will generally land within the range of 500 – 700mg weekly, with no requirements of venturing any higher than 500mg most of the time. Some intermediate users have been known to venture slightly higher, but this should never usually be necessary if the individual’s nutrition and training components are properly structured. Advanced Testosterone Enanthate doses do not usually rise higher than the intermediate doses, but can be seen as high as 700 – 1,000mg weekly or more. However, it is very important to remember the key point that higher doses and excessively high doses are not the definition of an advanced anabolic steroid user of any type. Remember that increased Testosterone Enanthate doses will always correlate with an increase in aromatization and increases in the severity of side effects.
It is not always necessary for Testosterone to be utilized in high bodybuilding doses as a primary anabolic in a cycle. Testosterone Enanthate will frequently be stacked alongside other anabolic steroids in a given cycle. Because the individual is engaging in the use of other compounds, it is not always necessary to run Testosterone at doses of 300mg, 500mg, 700mg, or more. In such a cycle, Testosterone can be relegated to a supportive role of providing TRT (Testosterone Replacement Therapy) while other compounds are utilized as the primary muscle-building anabolics. This is what is known as running Testosterone at TRT doses. The concept here is to utilize Testosterone at a normal physiological dose, which is designed to mimic the same levels of Testosterone that is endogenously naturally produced by the body. The purpose here is for the maintenance of proper normal physiological functions that Testosterone governs in the body, and this is done during a time in which the user’s natural endogenous Testosterone production is shut down or suppressed as a result of the anabolic steroids utilized in a cycle. Proper Testosterone Enanthate doses for the purpose of TRT are approximately 100mg weekly and no higher. This will also serve to eliminate or lower the rate of aromatization of Testosterone into Estrogen, negating the requirement for aromatase inhibitors in all but the most sensitive individuals.
Female Testosterone Enanthate Dosage
Testosterone Enanthate use among female anabolic steroid users is very rare, considering its strong androgenic rating in comparison to other anabolic steroids that may be weaker in this regard. Testosterone Enanthate is used medically for the treatment of female breast cancer patients, and also for the treatment of female-to-male transgender transformations. It is not recommended for females for the purpose of performance and physique enhancement due to the strong tendency for the manifestation of virilization effects that can be very quick to manifest during use of strong androgens such as Testosterone, Trenbolone, etc.
Proper Administration and Timing of Testosterone Enanthate Dosages
Testosterone Enanthate possesses a half-life of 10 days due to the longer Enanthate ester. Testosterone Enanthate doses only require two injections administered every week and spaced evenly apart from one another so as to ensure stable blood levels. For example, if an individual’s intention is to administer 300mg weekly of Testosterone Enanthate, it is advised to inject 150mg on Monday followed by the other 150 on Thursday. Although one may be able to ‘make-do’ with single weekly injections, this is not recommended due to unstable blood levels producing a greater incidence of side effects and less than desirable effects on progress and gains.
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Expectations and Results From Testosterone Enanthate Dosages
As Testosterone Enanthate is, of course, Testosterone, it suffers from moderate aromatization which results in the Estrogenic side effects of bloating, water retention, elevated blood pressure (as a result of the bloating), and risks of gynecomastia. This soft and puffy look that bloating brings to the physique is generally undesirable for most users that wish to engage in cutting cycles or lean mass cycles. Therefore, Testosterone Enanthate must be utilized with an aromatase inhibitor in order to disable the aromatase enzyme and eliminate the water retention effect of the Estrogen conversion, which should result in a harder looking physique without the soft puffiness. In doing so, Testosterone can successfully be utilized as a ‘hardening’ and cutting compound, as well as for lean mass gains. Some individuals prefer the water retention, convinced that it aids in protecting tissues and connective tissue from the stressors of heavy strength gains and heavy lifting, and therefore Testosterone is preferred as a bulking and strength gaining compound in this case. In any case, Testosterone is also an excellent compound for all-out bulking and strength gaining cycles, which is what its main use seems to be among bodybuilders and athletes. It is a very versatile compound that can provide the anabolic strength necessary for bulking phases.
