USAGE – Deca-durabolin is often used for treating osteoporosis in postmenopausal women. It is also used for the treatment of aplastic anaemias. Several studies conducted on deca-durabolin have established that the drug is effective in treating anaemia, osteoporosis and some forms of neoplasia including breast cancer. Studies have also proven deca-durabolin as an effective progestin-based contraceptive. Deca-durabolin is often used by athletes and jocks to increase their muscle growth, appetite, red blood cell production, and bone density. However, over doses or large doses of deca-durabolin can cause a number of side effects.
CHEMISTRY – Structurally very similar to testosterone, Nandrolone lacks a carbon atom at the 19th position. Deca-durabolin has highly anabolic/moderate androgenic effects. Its aromatization is low, and converts to less active norestrogens. Deca-durabolin is not liver toxic. The active life of deca-durabolin is 14-16 days.
NEGATIVE EFFECTS – The negative effects or side effects are usually associated with high doses of deca-durabolin. The negative effects include highly oily skin, acne, body/facial hair growth and hair loss, gynaecomastia, reduced libido, erectile dysfunction, cardiovascular damage, and several ailments resulting from the drug's effect of lowering levels of luteinizing hormone through negative feedback.
DOSES – A dose of 50 mg deca-durabolin every three weeks is recommended for the treatment of osteoporosis in postmenopausal women. Average Dose for men is 300-800 mg/week, and for women is 50-100 mg/week.
PRESENT STATUS – The United States Food and Drug Administration has put deca-durabolin on the list of restricted drugs under the Controlled Substances Act. However, deca-durabolin is available by prescription in most countries that have not adopted strict policies on drugs as America has. Deca-durabolin is widely available in the drug black market in United States. It is purportedly obtained by illegal importation from other countries. Deca-durabolin is widely available online. There are numerous steroid stores selling Deca-durabolin online.