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Methyltestosterone: is it really that bad?
Author: Vasiliy Roldugin - coach and Master of Sports in Powerlifting. All articles by the author ➤
Important! We do not advocate for the use of steroids and other potent substances. All information is provided so that those who still decide to take them can do so with minimal health risks. This substance has garnered a lot of negative remarks, both spoken and written in various publications and online. However, the authors of this negativity, besides sparse data from the instruction manual and their own conclusions based on that data, do not provide any substantial arguments to support their position. Ultimately, all information about methyltestosterone is confined to a single conclusion: never and under no circumstances should one take it! How fair is this conclusion? Let's try to find out. Distinctive Features of MethyltestosteroneMethyltestosterone is the world's first oral form of testosterone. It has a pronounced androgenic effect and a minor anabolic effect on the user's body. The main effects when taking methyltestosterone include increased mass and strength, enhanced strength endurance, and improved recovery abilities of the body. Workouts that use methyltestosterone as one of the components of an athlete’s recovery therapy are more effective. The area of application for methyltestosterone is powerlifting, weightlifting, and American football, where the substance is primarily used to enhance aggression before a competition and to increase strength and mass during the preparation for contests. In bodybuilding, methyltestosterone is hardly ever used due to significant water retention in the body. Side Effects of MethyltestosteroneLegends abound about the side effects of methyltestosterone. It is said that there are so many, and they are so pronounced, that the "plus" and "minus" ratio is far from favoring the former. What are these terrifying side effects? Here they are:
As we can see, nothing overly different from other AAS (androgenic-anabolic steroids). Yes, the aromatization processes in methyltestosterone are more pronounced than with other drugs. Yes, it should not be used by athletes with a predisposition to gynecomastia. Yes, methyltestosterone is absolutely contraindicated for women. However, this does not mean that after taking just one tablet, the unfortunate user’s liver will suddenly fail and they will immediately break out in acne. Moreover, all of the aforementioned nasties can be reasonably neutralized by taking Clomid, Proviron, Nolvadex, or Arimidex. Although many assert that it’s not worth it, particularly for financial reasons. At one time, I asked myself the question: how often does all the negativity associated with methyltestosterone occur, and does it happen at all? To find the answer, let’s look at the ways this substance is taken. Doses and Dosage SchemesFirst and foremost, the recommendations catch attention, noting that methyltestosterone can be used as a substitute for methandrostenolone. Even the indication that methyltestosterone has a short half-life, thus necessitating multiple doses throughout the day to maintain its level in the body, closely resembles the description of methan. It is also similar in that the use of methyltestosterone is recommended to be limited to a period of 6-8 weeks. Regarding dosages, there are some interesting points. For instance, optimal dosages are suggested to be 50-60 mg per day if methyltestosterone is used solo. And 25-30 mg if the substance is combined with other AAS. It is also advised to take the entire daily dose at once (!!!) early in the morning to reduce the load on the liver. As a result, we see a contradiction. If the substance has so many side effects, how can its optimal daily dosage be higher than the dosage of "less toxic" methan? If the concentration of the substance in the blood needs to be constantly maintained, what good does a single intake do in this regard? Additionally, methyltestosterone is available in tablet form at 5 mg each. This means that upon getting out of bed, the user must swallow 10-12 tablets at once. The stomach will surely say “thank you” for such a treatment. There is an option to take methyltestosterone sublingually (dissolving it under the tongue until completely dissolved), as recommended in some sources. Supposedly for faster absorption into the blood. However, in the instructions, the drug is classified as oral, not sublingual. Therefore, there is no point in these manipulations of dissolving it. Regarding combinations of methyltestosterone with other AAS, in my opinion, it is quite reasonable to recommend combining it with non-aromatizing or low-aromatizing substances. Such as nandrolone, trenbolone, stanozolol, or turinabol. Considering all the available information on methyltestosterone, as well as all inconsistencies and discrepancies, I present to your attention a dosing scheme for this substance within a comprehensive AAS cycle. Dosing scheme for methyltestosterone (M) combined with stanozolol (S) 
The scheme presented in the table has been tested in practice during the pre-competition cycle of powerlifting athletes. The result was a significant increase in strength indicators along with a relative gain in quality muscle mass. No extreme side effects were observed. There was slight acne, increased oil gland activity, and a mild increase in aggressiveness. After the cycle ended, a significant portion of the gains, particularly in terms of strength indicators, was retained. Following the cycle, relevant recovery measures were undertaken. Conclusions
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