 |
 |
 |
|
 |
|
06/05/09
In the annals of the steroid world, nothing comes close to testosterone. It’s the natural lifeblood of your own muscle building systems, and when used artificially, it delivers a shot in the arm like no other drug. Elevated testosterone levels lead to muscle gains, fat loss, and increases in strength that is unmatched by any other drug.
Second place in the list of steroid greats has usually been Nandrolone. It’s a very good drug, and when used in conjunction with testosterone, it’s a great drug. It results in spikes in testosterone levels and the subsequent gains in muscle size, strength, and fat loss, are very good. However there are some limitations with Nandrolone use which aren’t always discovered by novice users until they’re two months into their cycle. Let’s look at some of the side effects of Nandrolone use, particularly of the sexual nature.
Sexual Dysfunction
When taken alone, Nandrolone steroids often lead to an inability to attain or maintain an erection. Users may “crash” halfway through the act. Using testosterone with Nandrolone will help to blunt some of the negative sexual effects. For this reason, most steroid advisers will not let a client use Nandrolone without the use of testosterone as well. Self-administered cycles involving “whatever you can get your hands on” often include Nandrolone without testosterone, and this usually results in this negative side effect.
Testicular Atrophy
This is a side effect which has little effect on some users, and a highly traumatic impact on other users. Your body’s natural production of testosterone takes place in the testes, upon orders from the hypothalamus in the brain. When the body’s levels are elevated due to artificial injection, the brain senses the high levels and orders the testes to stop producing testosterone. They shrink significantly as a result. This is something that can be highly embarrassing to users, in the locker room or the bedroom. If this is an effect you cannot deal with, then Nandrolone (or testosterone for that matter) may not be for you.
Immediate Testosterone Production Freeze
From the first moment you inject Nandrolone, your testosterone levels are hampered. One shot will result in minimal natural production for at least a month. Continued use of Nandrolone for a series of twelve or more weeks could leave to a shutdown lasting six months or more. Your Nandrolone cycle should always be immediately followed with PCT (post-cycle therapy) to help restore the natural production of your body. This small “bridge” of chemicals will help to restart testosterone production and prevent a major hormonal crash in your system.
The choice to use anabolic steroids is a serious one. Even a small cycle lasting only two months can have short-term sexual effects, and long-term effects upon the HPTA system and testosterone production. If you haven’t thoroughly researched the side effects, you may not quite be ready for what is in store for you. Do your homework, and then make a decision as to whether or not the sexual side effects of Nandrolone use are acceptable to you.
