Since Dianabol is also 17-alpha alkylated. It is recommended to take the tablets during meals so that possible gastrointestinal pains can be avoided. On the third day after discontinuing the intake of Dianabol, proof of the substance methandrostenolone (methandienone) in the blood is negative. But a urine test may not be negative since the elimination of the metabolites of the substance methandrostenolone through the urine takes much longer.

An important reason why Dianabol works well in all athletes is that it reduces endogenous cortisone production by as much as 50-70%. Thus, Dianabol considerably slows down the rate at which protein is broken down in the muscle cell. 

Dianabol and Women

Dianabol has a distinctive androgenic component and can cause considerable virilization symptoms to occur in women. There are several exceptional female bodybuilders and powerlifters who use Dianabol and obtain enormous progress with 10-20 mg/day.

Women who do not exhibit sensitivity to the additional intake of androgens or who are not afraid of possible masculinization symptoms get on well with 2-4 tablets over a period not exceeding 4-6 weeks. Higher dosages over a longer time of intake bring better results; however the androgens begin to be more noticeable too in the female organism. The bottomline is - no woman who continues to care about her femininity should take more than 10 mg/day and 50-100 mg of Deca Durabolin/week over 4-6 weeks. 

Dianabol - Side Effects

Dianabol does have many potential side effects, but they are rare with a dosage of up to 20 mg/day. Since Dianabol is 17-alpha alkylated it causes a considerable strain on the liver. In high dosages and over a longer period of time, Dianabol is liver-toxic. Even a dosage of only 10 mg/day can increase the liver values; after discontinuance of the drug, however, the values return to normal.

Dianabol quickly increases body weight due to high water retention, and high blood pressure and a faster heartbeat can occur, sometimes requiring the intake of an antihypertensive drug such as Catapresan.

As Dianabol readily converts into estrogen and in some athletes causes gynecomastia ('bitch tits') or worsens an already existing condition additional intake of Nolvadex and Proviron might become necessary.

Because of its strongly androgenic component and the conversion into Dihydrotestosterone, Dianabol has a significant influence on the endogenous testosterone level. Studies have shown that the intake of 20 mg Dianabol/day over 10 days reduces the testosterone level by 30-40%. This could probably be explained by Dianabol's distinct antigonadotropic effect, which inhibits the release of the gonadotropic FSH (follicle stimulating hormone) and LH (luteinizing hormone) by hypophysis.

Immediately after discontinuing Dianabol, a considerable loss of strength and mass often occurs since the water stored during the intake is again excreted by the body.

In high dosages of 50 mg+/ day aggressive behavior in the user can occasionally be observed and if restricted to working out, is beneficial. Those who have a tendency to easily lose their temper should be aware of this characteristic when taking a high D-bol dosage. In spite of all of these possible symptoms Dianabol continues to instill in most athletes a 'sense of well-being.' This improves their mood and appetite and in many users, together with the obtained results, leads to an improved level of consciousness and a higher self-confidence.