Trenbolone, also commonly known simply as “Tren”, is an extremely potent anabolic steroid which is produced by underground labs. Tren is an oil based steroid which can be administrated via an Intramuscular injection (how to inject steroids), and is not available in a pharmaceutical grade, hence the demand being filled by many underground labs. The steroid was originally used in the form of pellets which are administrated under the skin of cattle. The FDA has not approved Trenbolone for human use, and the steroid is only available as vetinary pellets on the commercial market.
The androgenic side effects of Tren are highly pronounced, so users whom are prone to such side effects may wish to avoid this steroid. Binding three times the rate of Testosterone to the androgen receptor, Trenbolone will more than likely induce acne, oily skin, and increased rates of male pattern baldness (MPB). Depending on one’s proneness and tolerance to such side effects, some users opt for additional compounds to reduce the androgenic side effects, such as the use of Accutane to reduce oily skin and acne.
Night sweats, insomnia and nightmares are widely reported with Trenbolone use. A user will also likely experience a decrease in cardiovascular ability whilst using Tren, so everyday tasks may bring about sweating. For these reasons, Tren is not suitable for cardio and sport based athletes, as the steroid will more than likely reduce performance whilst in the system. Water intake should remain high during the course.
The induction of progesterone related side effects may be experienced if the Trenbolone is stacked with a steroid which aromatises. This can be potentially problematic as progesterone related side effects are very common to oestrogen related side effects, so the cause of any side effects may not be certain. Some users opt to stack Tren with steroids which do not aromatise for this reason.
Tren cough is a widely experienced side effect from Trenbolone use. The cough is commonly experienced during the administration of the steroid, with the cough being uncontrollable. This can be a scary experience for the first time. Some users state that injecting the steroid slowly into the muscle tissue helps reduce the chance of the cough. The cough tends to begin with a strange taste in the mouth, followed by the aggressive cough.
Tren can bring about drastic chances to a bodybuilders physique, often hardening muscle and having the appearance of reducing body fat levels. The quicker acting ester (acetate) may be wise for a beginner to the steroid, as the compound can be dropped quickly from the system if any unpleasant side effects become too pronounced.