Prelude

Prostanozol & Orastan-E are both non-alkylated legal pro-hormones/designer-steroids that are variations of the anabolic steroid Stanozolol (aka Winstrol). Prostanozol was originally brought to market by ALRI in 2005 and was later cloned by Gaspari Nutrition later that year and sold as Orastan-E, since then it has been cloned by several other companies, but most recently it was cloned by Competitive Edge Labs and sold as “P-Stanz”. Regardless of the clone at hand the compound should be as follows ([3,2-c]pyrazole-5alpha-etioallocholane-17beta-tetrahydropyranol) and since at this point Competitive Edge Labs P-Stanz is the most readily available clone that’s of high quality we will be using it as our primary reference throughout this article.

Introduction

Orastan-E/P-Stanz is one of the mildest compounds available which makes it a great fit for first timers looking to get their feet wet in the world of pro-hormones and anabolic steroids, it’s also non-methylated therefore liver issues aren’t a major concern. Unfortunately because it’s on the mild side, it’s not incredibly effective when used stand alone by users that are bulking, it typically works best when stacked with a stronger methylated steroid or pro-hormone for those looking to bulk up. It’s can be quite effective (even stand alone) when being used by those cutting or re-comping (building some muscle while losing fat) it should be noted however that this compound isn’t often ran solo, in nearly all cases it’s stacked with another compound for better results.

Maintaining Health

Orastan-E/P-Stanz remains one of the mildest compounds on the market, side effects typically aren’t common however as with other pro-hormones/designer-steroids there’s always some risk of side effects, thus properly planning for common side effects will help reduce any occurrences. Luckily many herbal based supplements have been scientifically shown to produce desirable results when it comes to Blood Pressure, Liver Function and Lipid profiles. Over the years several companies have begun creating “all-in-one” products designed specifically for prohormone and designer steroid cycles, these products have been a staple in thousands of users cycles with excellent results including blood work to backup their effectiveness. Therefore ANYONE running a cycle of Orastan-E/P-Stanz should use one of the following products throughout the entire Cycle.

1. Anabolic Innovations – Life Support (Capsules)
2. Anabolic Innovations – Cycle Support (Powder)
3. Competitive Edge Labs – Cycle Assist (Capsules)

All threeare, for the most part, identical products the biggest difference is the form and cost, whether you prefer to take pills or powder. A general rule of thumb is to pre-load either one (Life Support or Cycle Support) one week prior to beginning your cycle and all the way through until the end, so buy accordingly so that you have enough on hand. These products will assist your body with maintaining healthy blood pressure, liver function and lipid profile. If running Orastan-E/P-Stanz solo, you can reduce the Life/Cycle support dosage by 25% to conserve money.

Dosing

For first time users it’s recommended to begin with 100mg daily then slowly work it up to around 150mg which is the most popular dosing.  Experienced users with past pro-hormone or designer steroid experience can experiment with dosages up towards 250mg, however the added benefit may be negligible compared to the added sides at higher dosages.  Regardless of past experience, users running Prostanozol/P-Stanz as part of a ‘stack’ should keep the dosage around 150mg.

Most users begin to experience the effects of Prostanozol/P-Stanz around week 2-3 of the cycle, therefore most cycles are typically 5-6 weeks in length to take advantage of the late kick in.  Advanced users shouldn’t run Prostanozol/P-Stanz any longer than 7 weeks in length, when being used in a stack Prostanozol/P-Stanz shouldn’t be ran any longer than six weeks, regardless of the circumstances.

Unfortunately, Prostanozol/P-Stanz has a relatively short half life (around 5-8 hours) therefore you should split up your dosages to compensate.  For example, if you’re running 150mg daily, you would be best served by taking one 50mg pill in the morning, one 50mg pill in the afternoon and one 50mg pill several hours before bed.  Overall you should aim to take a dosage every 6-8 hours, in some cases taking a dosage close to bed may disrupt normal sleep patterns, adjust to what fits your schedule.

Common Side Effects

Side effects with Prostanozol/P-Stanz aren’t common, when used stand alone, however as always with any designer steroid or pro-hormone side effects can occur and in most cases they’re simply a controllable inconvenience.  The following are a listing of some possible side effects with Prostanozol/P-Stanz.

• Decreased or Increased Libido/Sexual Function
• Anxiety / Stimulated Feeling
• Hair shedding / Thinning
• Slightly increased Blood Pressure
• Back Pumps (Dull pain in back after/during workouts)

Typical Results

Results will vary based upon the dosage, however at ANY dosage Prostanozol/P-Stanz will assist with decreasing bodyfat, increase muscle hardness, enhance recovery and improve vascularity.

• When used in a bulking diet, users may see gains somewhere in the 3-5lb neighborhood on a 6 week cycle at 150mg.
• When used in a recomp diet, users may see gains somewhere in the 2-3lb neighborhood while simultaneously losing 1-2% bodyfat on a 6 week cycle at 150mg.
• When used in a cutting diet, users may see gains somewhere in the 1-2lb neighborhood while losing 1-3% bodyfat on a 6 week cycle at 150mg.

These ranges are considered common, however some users may experience gains in upwards of 8+lbs and some users may not experience many noticeable gains at all, however lack of results is typically a result of poor diet and workout regiment.

Stacking

Prostanozol/P-Stanz and clones are incredibly popular stackers, this is because they’re mild and non-methylated which allows users to stack this compound with popular methylated compounds such as Halodrol.  Prostanozol/P-Stanz is most commonly used by users who are bulking while using other stronger compounds (i.e H-Drol, BOLD), with the addition of Prostanozol/P-Stanz users can bulk with less worries of fat gain (Prostanozol/P-Stanz will help reduce fat gains while bulking).  Users using Prostanozol/P-Stanz simply for it’s noted fat control during a bulk can get away with running lower dosages (i.e 100mg) as it’s effective for that application at this dosage.  Below is a short list of several compounds Prostanozol/P-Stanz is commonly stacked with.

1. Methylated Compounds (Halodrol, H-Drol, P-mag, Superdrol, M-Drol, Epistane, Havoc, etc)
2. Non-Methylated Compounds (BOLD, 11-OXO, Tren, 3-AD, Furazadrol, etc)

Post Cycle Therapy

Giving your body time to adjust is incredibly important and thus post cycle therapy is incredibly important when taking a hormonal compound such as Prostanozol/P-Stanz and other Orastan-E clones.  Once you stop taking a designer steroid or pro-hormone your body goes through a change of hormones and puts stress on your endocrine system, with a properly planned PCT (Post Cycle Therapy) we assist our body with easing back into normal function.  Failure to follow a properly planned PCT can result in undesirable side effects such as.

• Gynecomastia (or Man Boobs)
• Anxiety/Depression
• Weight ‘fat’ Gain / Muscle Loss
• Body Aches/Pains
• Impotent / Sexual Side Effects

As you can see, these are side affects we definitely want to avoid at all costs, so let’s start discussing a proper Prostanozol(Post Cycle Therapy).

Post Cycle General:  You should begin your PCT regiment immediately after your pro-hormmone or designer steroid cycle, it should begin the day after your last dosage of Prostanozol/P-Stanz.  PCT regiments are typically 4-6 weeks depending on the type of compound being used, user and type of PCT.  As noted in the previous section under “Maintaining Health”, you should continue to use Life Support or Cycle Support throughout your entire cycle, INCLUDING your PCT regiment.  During PCT we effectively want to achieve the following…

• Boost Natural Testosterone Production.
• Regulate Estrogen.
• Restore HPTA function.
• Reducing SHBG.
• Control Cortisol Effects.

Over The Counter:  An OTC (Over The Counter) post cycle therapy regiment is simply that, a PCT that consists with strictly over the counter products that can be bought at major supplement outlets such as BodyBuilding.com or stores such as Vitaminshoppe or GNC.  Since Prostanozol/P-Stanz is a relatively non-suppressive and mild compound, an over the counter PCT is acceptable for dosages in the 50-100mg range, users utilizing a dosage of 150mg should consider going with a SERM, using Prostanozol/P-Stanz in a stack requires a SERM.  In general if you have access to a SERM such as Nolvadex or Clomid, regardless of the dosage, a SERM is the most effective PCT method.

1. Competitive Edge Labs – PCT Assist.  An ALL purpose PCT product that will help boost testosterone production, help balance hormones and assist with estrogen regulation.
2. SNS Inhibit-E.  An affordable effective estrogen inhibitor.

When using an over the counter Prostanozol/P-Stanz PCT, it’s recommended to run a 4 to 6-week PCT regiment, assuming you were using the products above, here is how you would schedule your PCT.

Week 1-2 PCT Assist |   Week 2-4 PCT Assist, Inhibit-E.  |  Week 4-6 Inhibit-E

Research Drugs:  The MOST effective PCT regiment is one that includes a SERM perscription/research drug, however some users prefer not to go this route, as they are “experimental” drugs and can have their own side effects.  As such with a compound such as Prostanozol/P-Stanz a research drug really isn’t needed except for users running dosages at or above 350mg.  To obtain a SERM you’ll need a prescription or sometime to research on google regarding research drugs, as they can be purchased legally if being used for research purposes.

1. Nolvadex (Tamoxifen Citrate).  Comes in Liquid or Pill form.

Below is an example PCT when using a research drug (such as Nolvadex aka Tamoxifen Citrate, as we are in this case).

Week 1-2 Nolvadex 20mg  |  Week 2-4 Nolvadex 10mg

Example Cycle

This is an example cycle from start to finish to give you an idea how it should look, assumes you’re going with a prescription drug for PCT.  From start to finish our properly designed cycle will take approximately 12 weeks total, this cycle assumes you’re running Prostanozol/P-Stanz for 5 weeks at 150mg per day.

• Week 1:  Pre-load Cycle Support or Life Support @ Bottle Recommended dosages.
• Week 2:  Cycle Support or Life Support | Prostanozol/P-Stanz @ 100mg daily
• Week 3-6:  Cycle/Life Support | Prostanozol/P-Stanz @ 150mg daily
• Week 7-8:  Cycle/Life Support | PCT Assist
• Week 9-10:  Cycle/Life Support | PCT Assist | Inhibit-E (or other AI/Estrogen Control)
• Week 11-12:  Inhibit-E (or other AI/Estrogen Control)

Drug Testing

Those being tested for elevated testosterone levels and or lowered estrogen levels will produce a positive test result while on Prostanozol/P-Stanz, it’s also important to note that if using a research/perscription drug for your PCT regiment, this will also cause a positive test result in many cases.

Supplements

It’s recommended that users supplement with a quality Multi-Vitamin and Fish Oil throughout the ENTIRE cycle.  You should stop taking any other supplements on Cycle as well such as Creatine, NO, Test Boosters and so on, these should be saved for PCT in order to preserve strength and gains.  It’s heavily recommended that during PCT, you add Creatine and a Cell Volumizer type of prodct.  Supplementing with Protein is highly recommended on cycle

Interactions

Users who are on anti-depressant or anti-anxiety medication may experienced increased anxiety/depression while on cycle and during PCT.  Users should avoid using stimulants on cycle as blood pressure may elevate too high and possibly cause nose bleeds or even in some rare cases fainting.  In general, avoid starting any new medications while on cycle or just before, if you’re concerned about a possible interaction consult your doctor.  Users should also eat a clean diet on cycle and limit their alcohol intake significantly (best option would be to discontinue usage).

Disclaimer

We are not doctors, therefore before starting any supplement or training regiment you should consult with your doctor.  The information being provided is simply personal opinion.

Prelude
If you’ve read any of our articles you’ll know we are big time SERM (selective estrogen receptor modulator) preachers, most knowledgeable users strongly advocate their usage in PCT (post cycle therapy). The biggest reason behind the advocacy for SERMs during PCT is that they have proven to be incredibly effective when used during the PCT phase of an anabolic steroid or pro-hormone cycle, in fact bodybuilders have been using SERMs for well over a decade, there is a long line of history backing up their effectiveness.

This article assumes that you understand the necessity for a properly planned post cycle therapy regiment.

SERMinology
Selective Estrogen Receptor Modulators (SERMs) are a class of compounds that act on the estrogen receptor, as you may know during the post cycle phase your body begins to restart it’s natural hormone production, most steroid compounds suppress estrogen, therefore during the PCT phase estrogen levels will inevitably increase. Too much estrogen, too soon can lead to estrogenic symptoms such as gynecomastia, weight gain, muscle loss and so on, we obviously want to avoid these at all costs therefore a SERM in PCT is incredibly effective.

There has been a lot of talk lately about using over the counter herbal based supplements for post cycle recovery, while for some cycles this may suffice, using a SERM offers quite a few advantages, here are just a few.

1. Quicker recovery
2. Proven recovery
3. Helps maintain muscle gains made on cycle
4. Low Gynecomastia risk

Downside
There are some downsides to using SERM’s mostly because they can’t be purchased over the counter, you will either need a prescription from your doctor or you’ll need to find a trustworthy research chemical site that sells SERMs for research purposes, these sites are relatively easy to come by however.

In addition SERMs are prescription drugs that may present their own side effects, just like any other medication, therefore you should understand some of the risks and potential side effects while using a SERM. While the chance of the following is low, it’s still worth noting that some of the more serious side effects can cause blood clots, stroke or endometrial cancer. Some of the more common and mild side effects associated with SERMs can be grouped into the following short list.

1. Fatigue/Lethargy
2. Hot Flashes / Night Sweats
3. Mood Swings
4. Chest Tightening / Shortness of Breath
5. Dizziness / Headaches

Nolvadex (Tamoxifden Citrate)
Nolvadex is the golden standard among steroid users, it’s by far the most popular SERM being used for post cycle therapy. Nolvadex was discovered in the 1960s however wasn’t approved for medical usage in the US until the late 1980s, today, it’s most typically prescribed to women and men who have breast cancer as it’s shown to be quite effective when used in that capacity. In short Nolvadex when used post cycle, will keep estrogen levels at bay and help to restore our bodies natural testosterone production. Nolvadex has quite a long half life at around 5-7 days, therefore even after the last dosage it will continue to be effective.

Nolvadex can reduce IGF-1 levels by up to20% but it’s also a benefit to cholesterol levels making the trade-off acceptable.  It’s also been suggested that Nolvadex can up-regulate progesterone receptors making Nolvadex a less than ideal PCT choice for progesterone based compounds such as Tren.

The standard dosing of Nolvadex for most cycles is 20mg/20/mg/10mg/10mg that’s the daily dosage for weeks one through four respectively. For the harshest compounds users can run either 30mg/20mg/20mg/10mg for four weeks or alternatively 20mg/20mg/20m/10mg/10mg for five weeks. Below is an easier to understand four week Nolvadex PCT for the common cycle.

• Week 1:   20mg daily
• Week 2:   20mg daily
• Week 3:  10mg daily
• Week 4:  10mg daily

Clomid (Clomiphene Citrate)

Clomid only takes a back seat to Nolvadex in terms of it’s popularity among steroid users, Clomid is most typically prescribed as a fertility drug for women and is the most prescribed drug for such uses.  Clomid while works slightly differently than Nolvadex will deliver the same results, it should be noted that one major benefit of Clomid is it typically works faster than Nolvadex however based on studies is slightly less effective than Nolvadex.  Clomid is the ideal choice for progesterone based compounds such as Tren, as Clomid has no progesterone up-regulating properties.  Clomid carries a long half life as well at 5-7 days, therefore even after the last dosage, it will remain effective for an extended period of time.

The standard dosing of Clomid for most cycles is 50mg/50/mg/25mg/25mg that’s the daily dosage for weeks one through four respectively. For the harshest compounds users can run either 75mg/50mg/50mg/25mg for four weeks.  Below is an easier to understand four week Nolvadex PCT for the common cycle.

• Week 1:  50mg daily
• Week 2:  50mg daily
• Week 3:  25mg daily
• Week 4:  25mg daily
  

Fareston (Toremifene Citrate)

Fareston is more comparable to Nolvadex than Clomid, they both work in a similar fashion.  Like Nolvadex, Fareston has been around for quite a while and has been in usage for more than 20 years as a breast cancer treatment, it’s also pending approval for treatment of prostate cancer.  There are also studies being performed to tests the drugs commercial viability as a gynecomastia and the lipid profile restoration, this further backs up it’s usage during post cycle therapy.  Fareston users have a greater percentage chance of experiencing side effects when compared to other SERMS and additionally the range of side effects with Fareston outnumber those of Clomid or Nolvadex.  With that said, Fareston is incredibly effective and may be the most potent SERM available, but is probably only a worthwhile choice on the harshest cycles such as Superdrol (and in any case Nolvadex will suffice).

Fareston standard dosing for most cycles is 90/60/60/30 (Week1/Week2/Week3/Week4) this will suffice for nearly ALL cycles. For the strongest cycles users can run 120/90/60/30 (4 weeks) or 90mg/90mg/60mg/60mg/30mg (5 weeks)

• Week 1:  90mg daily
• Week 2:  60mg daily
• Week 3:  60mg daily
• Week 4:  30mg daily

The Selection

The golden standard for post cycle therapy SERMs has been Nolvadex, in nearly all cases it’s the recommended SERM of choice due to it’s effectiveness and low risk of side effects and it’s among the cheapest.  Clomid is effective as well and is generally the preferred PCT for progesterone based compounds such as Tren.

You may be asking yourself how to improve upon a SERM based PCT, it’s certainly possible and if you have the money, it’s definitely viable.  Typically in most of our articles we layout a PCT that includes a SERM and also Competitive Edge Labs PCT Assist, to improve your SERM based PCT, start taking PCT assist around week two of your PCT, follow the bottles dosing recommendations as well.

Disclaimer

We are not doctors, therefore before starting any supplement or training regiment you should consult with your doctor. The information being provided is simply personal opinion.