Oxabolone Cypionate

What is Oxabolone Cypionate?

Oxabolone Cypionate, also known as Oxabolone cipionate, is a synthetic anabolic-androgenic steroid (AAS). It is a derivative of nandrolone (19-nortestosterone) that was reportedly marketed in Europe. It is an injected steroid and a prodrug, meaning it is converted into its active form, oxabolone, once it is in the body. It is considered a performance-enhancing drug and is prohibited for use in sports.

Side Effects and Benefits

Potential Side Effects:

• Androgenic side effects: These are effects associated with male secondary sex characteristics and can include acne, male-pattern baldness (in genetically predisposed individuals), and hirsutism (excessive hair growth).

• Cardiovascular risks: Like many anabolic steroids, it can increase the risk of heart and blood vessel problems, including heart attacks and strokes. This is often linked to changes in cholesterol and fat levels in the blood.

• Hepatic (liver) issues: Prolonged use of high doses of certain androgens has been associated with the development of liver problems, including hepatic adenomas and hepatocellular carcinoma, which are potentially life-threatening.

• Fluid retention (Edema): The drug may cause the body to retain sodium and water, leading to swelling in the hands, feet, and lower legs.

• Endocrine disruption: It can disrupt the body's natural hormone production, leading to issues like testicular shrinkage, reduced sperm production in men, and menstrual irregularities and the development of masculine features in women.

• Psychiatric and mood changes: Users may experience anxiety, depression, irritability, and mood swings.

• Gynecomastia: The drug may cause the development of enlarged breasts in males.

Potential Benefits:

• Increased muscle mass and strength: AAS, including Oxabolone Cypionate, are known to increase protein synthesis in muscle cells, which can lead to greater muscle mass and strength.

• Improved endurance: The drug can stimulate red blood cell production, which enhances oxygen delivery to muscles, potentially improving endurance.

Pros and Cons

Since this is a controlled substance with no recognized therapeutic use in the United States, and its use is prohibited in sports, a traditional "pros and cons" analysis is not appropriate. The risks associated with its use far outweigh any potential benefits for a healthy individual.

Dosage and Frequency

There is no standardized dosage for Oxabolone Cypionate for performance enhancement, as it is not a medically-approved drug for this purpose. However, in a medical context, testosterone cypionate (a similar but different steroid) is typically administered in dosages of 50-400 mg every two to four weeks via deep intramuscular injection.

Half-Life and Detection Time

The half-life of a drug refers to the time it takes for half of the drug to be eliminated from the body. Because Oxabolone Cypionate is a cypionate ester, it has a longer half-life. The half-life of testosterone cypionate, a similar compound, is approximately 8 days.

Detection time, or how long the substance can be detected in the body through drug testing, is much longer than the half-life. It depends on various factors including the specific steroid, dosage, duration and frequency of use, and individual metabolism. Injectable steroids like this can be detectable for weeks or even months in urine tests. Hair and nail tests can detect substances for up to 12 months.

Steroidogenic, Progestogenic, and Prolactin Effects

• Steroidogenic: As an anabolic-androgenic steroid, Oxabolone Cypionate is inherently steroidogenic, meaning it affects the production of steroid hormones in the body. It is a synthetic steroid that acts on androgen receptors.

• Progestogenic: Some nandrolone derivatives have progestogenic activity, which can contribute to side effects like gynecomastia. While Oxabolone Cypionate is a derivative of nandrolone, it is not well-documented if it exhibits progestogenic properties.

• Prolactin: Anabolic steroid use, particularly certain nandrolone derivatives, can increase circulating prolactin levels. High prolactin levels can lead to side effects such as gynecomastia and erectile dysfunction.

Anabolic-Androgenic Ratio

The anabolic-androgenic ratio is a measure of a steroid's ability to promote muscle growth (anabolic effect) versus its ability to produce male secondary sex characteristics (androgenic effect). This ratio is typically based on studies in rodents, and human results can vary. There is no widely published, definitive anabolic-androgenic ratio for Oxabolone Cypionate. The ratio for testosterone is considered to be 1:1.