contraindications: Not for use in individuals with prostate or breast carcinoma, severe hepatic impairment, active cardiovascular disease, or hypersensitivity to any trenbolone ester. Not indicated for females due to high virilisation potential.
side_effects: Androgenic effects include acne, accelerated androgenic alopecia, and increased sebum production. Cardiovascular effects include suppression of HDL cholesterol and elevation of LDL; monitoring via lipid panel is mandatory during contest prep. Trenbolone-specific: night sweats, elevated resting heart rate, and reduced aerobic capacity are reported at the 200–300mg/week range. Insomnia and mood variability have been documented in clinical and practitioner case literature.
monitoring: Obtain baseline blood work (full lipid panel, haematocrit, liver enzymes, LH, FSH, testosterone) before cycle start. Repeat lipid and haematocrit assessment at week 5–6 of prep. Blood pressure should be self-monitored weekly during competition phase given the cardiovascular stress of concurrent caloric deficit and androgenic load.
pct: Because the Enanthate fraction carries an approximate 11-day half-life, PCT should not begin until 14–18 days after the final injection. Standard PCT protocols employ a SERM (tamoxifen 20–40mg/day or clomiphene 50mg/day) for 4–6 weeks. HPTA suppression from trenbolone is pronounced; do not shorten PCT on the basis of subjective recovery alone — confirm LH/FSH and testosterone levels via blood work before discontinuing.