Steroid injections

Injectable steroids are injected deep into the muscle, called intramuscular injections. They are usually performed in the buttocks or the outer part of the thigh.

Pros of Injectable Steroids

Less toxic to the liver

It is a myth that injectable steroids do not stress the liver. They do have some toxicity and, in rare cases, steroid abuse can lead to liver failure. Although they enter the blood immediately, they are thought to pass through the liver when they leave the body. However, compared to oral preparations, this figure is much lower and therefore not considered a problem.

Therefore, many bodybuilders do not find it necessary to take liver support supplements (such as TUDCA or milk thistle) when simply cycling injectables.

Safer for the heart

All steroids increase blood pressure because they are all types of exogenous testosterone, so LDL levels rise and HDL levels fall.

However, injectable steroids are considered less harmful to the heart because they do not stimulate hepatic lipase, an enzyme (mentioned earlier) that significantly lowers good cholesterol levels. Therefore, injectable steroids may cause less plaque formation in the arteries.

Cons of injectable steroids

Incorrect injections can be fatal

If a person injects in the wrong place, septic shock or nerve damage can occur. These are very serious consequences that can lead to disability or death. Therefore, it is important that athletes know how to properly inject if they are taking oil-based steroids.

painful

Some steroids can be painful to inject, such as testosterone propionate, while other steroids are more gradual. It is also common to experience muscle soreness that is felt deep in the muscles and can last for hours or days.

Cough

A severe dry cough is common with steroid injections, especially with trenbolone injections - a sensation known as "Tren's cough". This reaction occurs when the oil enters a blood vessel, which immediately results in several seconds of intense coughing. This is a common injection reaction that occurs in about 1 in 5 cases. This is not a dangerous side effect, although it is scary for beginners.