Contraindications: Masten-100 is contraindicated in individuals with diagnosed prostate carcinoma, breast carcinoma (males), severe hepatic impairment, or known hypersensitivity to drostanolone or any sesame/benzyl-based excipient. Women of childbearing potential should not use this product due to virilisation risk; androgenic compounds carry teratogenic potential in early pregnancy.
Side Effects: Androgenic side effects include accelerated androgenetic alopecia in genetically predisposed individuals, acne vulgaris, and increased sebum production. Despite drostanolone's intrinsic aromatase resistance, supraphysiological androgen exposure can suppress natural LH and FSH secretion, resulting in testicular atrophy and reduced endogenous testosterone output during the cycle. Elevated haematocrit (polycythaemia) is a dose-dependent risk requiring periodic monitoring.
Monitoring: Baseline and on-cycle blood panels should include: serum testosterone (total and free), LH, FSH, haematocrit/haemoglobin, lipid profile (HDL suppression is a documented androgenic effect), and hepatic enzyme markers (ALT/AST). Frequency recommendation: baseline before cycle, mid-cycle at week 4–5, and post-cycle before PCT initiation.
PCT: Post-cycle therapy is mandatory following any suppressive androgen cycle. Given Masten-100's short propionate half-life (~2–3 days), PCT with a SERM (Selective Estrogen Receptor Modulator — e.g. Tamoxifen 20mg/day or Clomiphene 50mg/day) can commence 3–4 days after the final injection. Standard PCT duration: 4 weeks minimum, with blood-work confirmation of endogenous testosterone recovery before discontinuation.