Testos (Testosterone Enanthate) Driada Medical 250 mg/ml 10ml vials

Testos 250 mg/ml (Testosterone Enanthate) 10ml vials

Testosterone, the primary sex hormone in humans, is essential for the development of male reproductive tissues such as the testes and prostate. It also contributes to the development of secondary sexual characteristics in both men and women, including increased muscle and bone mass and body hair. Essential for overall health, testosterone helps prevent conditions such as osteoporosis. Insufficient levels can lead to abnormalities such as bone fragility and loss. Renowned for its anabolic properties, it promotes muscle mass, protein synthesis, and the supply of glycogen to muscles. Commonly used for age-related hypogonadism and as a foundation for athletes during steroid cycles.

Mechanism of Action

Testosterone binds to androgen receptors, serving as a precursor to dihydrotestosterone (DHT). DHT, formed through conversion by 5α-reductase, has a greater affinity for androgen receptors. Interaction with receptors causes structural changes, signaling to the cell nucleus and altering DNA gene activity. Testosterone can also aromatize into estrogen, activating feedback mechanisms that suppress endogenous testosterone production in the presence of exogenous testosterone.

Medical Use

Included on the WHO List of Essential Medicines, testosterone is vital for the treatment of gender dysphoria, male hypogonadism, and some types of breast cancer. Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) or testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) is crucial for age-related testosterone decline, which affects cognitive function. Low testosterone levels may be a risk factor for cognitive decline and Alzheimer’s disease.

Testosterone for Seniors

Men over 35 with impaired well-being are often advised to have their testosterone levels tested. If they are below 12 nmol/L, hormone therapy is usually recommended. Benefits include improved body composition, with increased muscle mass and reduced fat mass. Regular monitoring of lipid profiles, blood parameters, and gonadotropin levels is essential.

Testosterone in Sport

Benefits include increased muscle mass and strength. Testosterone’s anabolic and androgenic effects activate androgen receptors, triggering gene expression. Rapid weight gain is often due to water retention. Testosterone helps with joint problems, stimulates regeneration processes, and improves blood oxygen capacity and nitric oxide production, ensuring a satisfying pump during workouts. Dosages vary, with cycles lasting 8 to 10 weeks and post-cycle therapy. A maximum dosage of 2,000 mg per week is common among elite athletes.

Dosages

• Beginner: 250 mg per week
• Average dosage: 300-750 mg per week
• High dosage: 750+ mg per week

Effects

• Increased muscle mass
• Development of male genitalia and secondary sexual characteristics
• Facilitation of spermatogenesis and male behavior
• Fat burning
• Increased strength
• Enhanced libido
• Reduction of blood cholesterol levels
• Reduced risk of cardiac ischemia and coronary heart disease
• Stimulation of erythropoiesis and distribution of subcutaneous adipose tissue similar to that of males
• Influence on nitrogen and phosphorus metabolism

Side Effects

• Increased blood pressure
• Increased sexual behavior
• Hemoconcentration (blood clotting)
• Possibility of blood clots in arterial and venous vessels
• Water retention (edema)
• Masculinization effects
• Aggression, agitation, irritability
• Alopecia (baldness of the scalp)
• Acne
• Insomnia (rare)

Profile

• Half-life: 4-5 days
• Frequency of injections: 4-7 days

Pharmaceutical Form

Oily solution for intramuscular injection

Contraindications

• Pregnancy
• Known or suspected carcinoma of the prostate or breast
• Breastfeeding
• Hypersensitivity to the active substance or to any excipient

Conservation

• Do not use after the expiration date
• Store between 8ºC and 30ºC
• Avoid freezing
• Protect from light