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Proviron® Bayer Schering Pharma

Brand: Bayer Schering / Schering

Mesterolone
25 mg 20 tablets
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Our Price: €39.00
  • Parameter
    Specification / Detail
  • Active Ingredient / Molecule
    Mesterolone (1-Methyl-Dihydrotestosterone)
  • Alternative Names
    Proviron, Proviron 25, Mesterolone, Provibol, Mesviron, Bayer Proviron
  • Manufacturer / Brand
    Bayer Schering Pharma, Germany (Proviron®)
  • Administration Route
    Oral (Tablet / 25 mg per tablet; box of 20 tablets)
  • Pharmacological Class
    Androgen; DHT-Derived Anabolic-Androgenic Steroid (Not 17-Alpha-Alkylated)
  • Ester / Active Half-Life
    No ester (oral compound); terminal half-life of about 12 to 13 hours
  • Primary Functional Goal
    Hormone Replacement; Androgen Support
  • Anabolic / Androgenic Ratio
    Strong androgenic, weak anabolic activity

Description

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Proviron® is a mesterolone tablet made by Bayer Schering Pharma. Schering developed it in 1934, which makes it one of the first drugs used in hormone replacement therapy. It's a derivative of dihydrotestosterone (DHT), so it behaves like a strong androgen but a very weak anabolic agent. Doctors prescribe it for conditions caused by too little androgen, and for male infertility. Bayer's own leaflet states that at the recommended medical dose it won't impair sperm production. In strength-training literature, Proviron is a support compound. It's mentioned alongside other products, since it doesn't build much muscle on its own.

Composition

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Proviron® is mesterolone, a DHT-based androgen with a methyl group at the first carbon. Unlike most oral steroids, it has no 17-alpha alkyl group, so it avoids the liver stress that comes with that change. It's absorbed quickly after swallowing, binds strongly to proteins in the blood and is broken down fast. Each tablet contains 25 mg. The Bayer leaflet also lists lactose as an ingredient.

Outcome

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  • In medicine, used to treat androgen deficiency and male infertility.
  • A strong androgen with weak anabolic action, so it's not a mass builder.
  • Reported to bind to free androgen receptors and to SHBG, which may leave more free testosterone available.
  • Discussed as having a mild anti-estrogen effect, because it's reported to compete with the aromatase enzyme.
  • Linked with libido, drive and a harder, drier look in the community literature.
  • Suppresses natural testosterone much less than most steroids.
  • These are commonly discussed associations in clinical and community literature, not approved performance claims.

Side Effects

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  • Androgenic effects such as acne, oily skin and increased body hair.
  • Hair loss in people who are genetically prone to it, since it's a DHT derivative.
  • Prostate enlargement with long use.
  • Aggression and mood changes in some people.
  • Raised blood pressure and changes to cholesterol markers.
  • Virilization in women, which is why it's not suited to them.
  • Rare allergic reactions, and the lactose in the tablet can matter for people with sugar intolerance.
  • This is not a complete list and should not be treated as medical guidance.

Important Safety Information

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  • Contraindications: Do not use it if you have prostate cancer, a liver tumor or a history of one, or a known allergy to mesterolone or the other ingredients. It should not be used by women, during pregnancy or by anyone under 18.
  • Common Side Effects: Acne, oily skin, mood changes, headache, and changes in libido.
  • Serious Risks: Prostate problems, raised blood pressure, cardiovascular strain, and in women, irreversible virilization.
  • Liver Health: Mesterolone isn't 17-alpha-alkylated, but anyone with liver disease should talk to a doctor before use.
  • Drug Testing: Mesterolone is banned by the World Anti-Doping Agency and can be detected in tests.

FAQ

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What is Proviron®?

It is the Bayer Schering brand of mesterolone, an oral androgen supplied as 25 mg tablets in boxes of 20.

What is Proviron® used for in medicine?

It's used to treat conditions caused by androgen deficiency in men and some forms of male infertility.

Is Proviron® an anabolic steroid?

It's an androgen derived from DHT. It has strong androgenic effects but only weak anabolic effects, so it doesn't build much muscle.

Is Proviron® hard on the liver?

It's considered easier on the liver than most oral steroids, because it isn't 17-alpha-alkylated. It's still not suitable for people with liver tumors.

Is Proviron® FDA approved?

No. Proviron is approved and prescribed in several countries, including Germany. It has never been approved for prescription use in the United States.

Is it legal without a prescription?

No. Non-prescribed use is regulated or prohibited in most countries.

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