Oranabol

What is Oranabol?

Oranabol is an anabolic-androgenic steroid (AAS). Its other name is Oxymesterone. It is also known by other brand names such as Anamidol, Balnimax, Sanaboral, Theranabol, and Tubil. It is an orally active steroid, meaning it can be taken by mouth. It is a synthetic derivative of testosterone.

Side Effects and Benefits

Like all anabolic steroids, Oranabol has a number of potential side effects and is associated with specific benefits.

Benefits:

• Muscle Growth and Protein Synthesis: Oranabol is known to be effective in promoting gains in body mass, primarily by improving protein synthesis.

• Medical Uses: Historically, Oxymesterone was developed for medical use, and other similar steroids are used to treat conditions such as anemia, HIV/AIDS wasting syndrome, and to promote weight gain after surgery or severe trauma.

Side Effects:

• Hepatotoxicity: Oranabol is a 17$\alpha$-alkylated steroid, a structural modification that allows it to be orally active but also makes it toxic to the liver. Long-term use can lead to serious liver damage, including hepatitis, liver cancer, and cirrhosis.

• Hormonal Imbalances: Use of this steroid can disrupt the body's natural hormone production, leading to a range of hormonal issues.

• Masculinization (Virilization): In women, side effects can include deepening of the voice, increased body and facial hair, changes in menstrual periods, and clitoral enlargement.

• Androgenic Side Effects: In both men and women, common androgenic side effects can include acne, oily skin, and male-pattern baldness.

• Estrogenic Side Effects: Unlike some other DHT-derived steroids, Oranabol is associated with relatively high estrogenicity, which can lead to side effects like gynecomastia (breast swelling in men) and water retention.

• Cardiovascular Risks: Steroid use can alter cholesterol levels (lowering "good" HDL and raising "bad" LDL), increasing the risk of heart disease, high blood pressure, and stroke.

• Psychological Effects: Anabolic steroid use is linked to mood swings, aggression, anxiety, and depression.

• Other Side Effects: Other reported side effects can include nausea, vomiting, headaches, and changes in sexual desire.

Pros and Cons

Pros:

• Significant Anabolic Effects: Can lead to rapid and extensive gains in muscle mass and strength.

Cons:

• High Risk of Liver Toxicity: The potential for severe liver damage is a major concern.

• Numerous and Potentially Severe Side Effects: The list of side effects, including hormonal, cardiovascular, and psychological, is extensive and can be life-threatening.

• Illegal for Non-Medical Use: The non-prescribed use and sale of this substance are illegal in many places.

Dosage and Frequency

Information on the specific dosage for non-medical use is not readily available or endorsed by medical professionals. Medically, dosages of similar steroids vary depending on the condition being treated and the patient's body weight, typically in the range of 1 to 5 mg/kg per day. These dosages are administered under strict medical supervision due to the serious risks involved.

Half-Life and Detection Time

The half-life of a substance is how long it takes for half of the drug to be eliminated from the body. The detection time is how long it can be detected in a drug test. For oral steroids like Oranabol, the detection time is generally longer than the half-life.

• Half-life: Specific half-life data for Oranabol (Oxymesterone) is not widely published in easily accessible, verifiable sources. However, as an oral steroid, its half-life would be relatively short, likely in the range of a few hours.

• Detection Time: The detection window for anabolic steroids can be highly variable and depends on many factors, including the type of steroid, dosage, frequency of use, and individual metabolism. Oral steroids are generally detectable for a period of 3 to 8 weeks in urine tests. Hair and nail tests can detect steroid use for much longer, up to a year or more.

Sterogenic, Progestronic, and Prolactin Effects

• Estrogenic Effects: As mentioned, Oranabol has a relatively high estrogenic effect for a DHT derivative, which can cause gynecomastia and water retention. This is an important distinction from many other DHT-derived steroids that are non-aromatizable (do not convert to estrogen).

• Progestronic Effects: There is no specific, widely-cited information indicating that Oranabol has significant progestronic activity. Progestrogenic steroids can affect progesterone receptors, which can lead to additional side effects.

• Prolactin Effects: Anabolic steroid use can sometimes influence prolactin levels. Some studies suggest that the use of steroids like testosterone enanthate can increase prolactin levels, which can lead to side effects such as gynecomastia. However, specific data on Oranabol's direct effect on prolactin is limited.

Anabolic Androgenic Ratio

The anabolic-androgenic ratio measures a steroid's anabolic (muscle-building) effects versus its androgenic (masculinizing) effects. The ratio is compared to testosterone, which is the baseline at 1:1.

For Oranabol (Oxymesterone), the anabolic-androgenic ratio has been reported to be approximately 5:1. This suggests it has five times the anabolic effect of testosterone while having a similar androgenic effect.