Testosterone cyclohexylpropionate, or CHP for short, is a long acting testosterone ester formerly manufactured in France by Theramex.The cyclohexylpropionate ester is very similar in structure to the cypionate (cyclopentylpropionate) ester, different only by the inclusion of a cyclohexane ring (6 carbon atoms) instead of cyclopentane ring (5 carbon atoms). Given the close similarity of these two compounds, one would expect the release duration of testosterone CHP to be very similar to that of testosterone cypionate, perhaps only slightly longer in effect. When it was being manufactured, testosterone CHP Theramex contained a steroid concentration of 296, 148, and 37 mg/mL, which equates to 200, 100, and 25 mg of active testosterone, respectively. Each dosage-strength of Testosterone CHP was manufactured in 1 mL glass ampules, with two ampules being packaged per box. This steroid lasted for about 17 years on the French drug market, first appearing back in 1974, and discontinued by the manufacturer in 1991. Today, no residual stock of Testosterone CHP is left anywhere, and to the best of my knowledge other versions of this steroid were removed from market long before the Theramex product.
When this steroid was available, the 296 mg/mL version would be the most popular one located on the black market, for obvious reasons. Although one could get by administering the steroid on a less frequent basis, it was most common to inject 2-3 ampules (equating to 400 to 600mg of free testosterone) once each week. At this dose, Testosterone CHP was about as effective as any other ester of testosterone (we certainly cannot attribute any unique properties to this druq). Now that it is qone, anv lona actina ester of testosterone will serve as a replacement. For example, its former manufacturer, Theramex, continues to produce Testosterone Heptylate Theramex (testosterone enanthate), a steroid that would be indistinguishable from Testosterone CHP for the average user.
Although no longer available, this steroid is really not sorely missed. I say that not because Testosterone CHP was a bad compound, but simply because there are many other esters of testosterone available that work just as well. Cypionate is so close to this compound, in fact, that one would expect no real discernable difference to be present at all. For all intents and purposes, testosterone CHP was "just another testosterone" Should this steroid resurface one day under another manufacturer, it would most definitely be an acceptable testosterone compound to use. It just would not be anything special, and definitely not worth spending more money on than other esters like cypionate, enanthate, or decanoate.
Testosterone suspension is an injectable preparation containing testosterone (no ester) in a water base. Since testosterone is not highly water soluble, the steroid will noticeably separate from the solution when the vial is left to sit. A quick shake will temporarily place the drug back into suspension, so that the withdrawn dosage should always be consistent. Many reference materials have not given this steroid the proper credit, stating it to be a very crude and ineffective product. Although it may contain testosterone without the benefit of an ester, the micro-crystal design of this injectable will in fact sustain an elevated testosterone release for 2-3 days.The suspension we see today is clearly not the basic water plus testosterone design used in the 1940's. And since the drug will not leave circulation in a matter of hours, it is obviously useful. This is not news to the many Americans bodybuilders who have had a chance to experiment with this item, and regard it very highly.
Among bodybuilders, "suspension" is known to be an extremely potent mass agent. Most often it is ranked as the most powerful injectable steroid available, producing an incredibly rapid gain of muscle mass and strength. This is largely due to the very fast action of this drug, as the water-based steroid will begin to enter the blood stream almost immediately after an injection is given. When using a slow acting oil based steroid like Sustanon, it can take weeks before a peak testosterone level is reached. With suspension it is just a matter of days.This will usually result in the athlete noticing a size and strength gain by the end of the first week. By the time the athlete is 30 days into a cycle of suspension, the length it will usually take for a Sustanon cycle to really begin to work consistently, the mass gains are already (generally) very extreme. Clearly the anabolic effect of this testosterone will be realized much more quickly than we would expect with an oil based (esterified) preparation.
It is also important to remember that lOOmg of a testosterone ester is not equivalent to lOOmg testosterone of pure testosterone (as in suspension). When an ester is present, its weight is obviously included in the preparation's milligram total. Looking at testosterone enanthate, 100mg of this compound equates to only 72mg of raw testosterone. So the bodybuilder who uses 400mg of enanthate weekly is really getting about 288mg of testosterone into his body each week.This is clearly a great increase over the endogenous testosterone level of the average male, which is in the range of 2.5 to 11 mg per day. But the general point is that during a cycle of testosterone suspension we will often see a much more dramatic intake of testosterone on average than is typically utilized with oils. Following common advice, the athlete will commonly inject a full 100mg of testosterone daily, a total of 700 milligrams per week. This is up to 40 times the amount produced by a normal male. Those who have attempted such a cycle are rarely disappointed with the results, as such heavy doses of this hormone will produce nothing less than a dramatic weight gain.
The most popular practice with testosterone suspension is to inject the drug at least every two or three days. The dosage will vary greatly depending on the needs of the individual, but is most often in the range of 50mg to 300mg per shot. Athletes looking to achieve an extremely rapid bulk gain will inject the already mentioned dose of lOOmg daily. In most cases this cycle can be amazing, the user seeming to just"inflate"with bloated muscle mass in a short period of time. Back when they were being manufactured, the U.S. 30mL vials (100mg/mL) were always the most sought after for this procedure, as each would run the cycle for about a month. Although this drug does require a frequent injection schedule, it will pass through a needle as fine as 27 gauge (insulin).This allows the user more available injection sites, hitting the smaller muscle groups such as the deltoid, triceps and calves. Although some users do complain about discomfort when injecting water-based steroids, it has been my experience that suspension is generally well tolerated. In fact, many bodybuilders find the speed of drawing and administering a water based solution to be quite a welcome change from oils, which as you know can be a lengthy procedure.
As would be expected with a strong androgen, suspension can produce a number of unwelcome side effects. For starters, with a testosterone product, we will expect to see a high rate of estrogen conversion. Estrogen levels, in fact, build very quickly with testosterone suspension, which is actually reputed to be the worst testosterone to use when wishing to avoid water bloat. Gynecomastia can also develop very rapidly during a cycle, and in many cases, this drug will be intolerable without additionally taking an anti-estrogen. A combination of Nolvadex® and Proviron® is an effective way to avoid experiencing such side effects, and is often taken from the onset of a cycle in order to prevent such occurrences before they become a problem. Sensitive individuals may find an investment in the anti-aromatase Arimidex® to be wiser. While this drug is very costly, it is also much more effective at controlling estrogen than the oth
er agents which are currently being used by athletes. If there were ever a time to justify this expense, it would certainly be with a drug like suspension. It is also important that the athlete monitor blood pressure and kidney functions closely during a heavy cycle, a trouble area as water retention becomes more pronounced. Although testosterone puts very little strain on the liver, this drug can be harsh to the kidneys as the dosage increases. Of course, if the athlete is encountering noticeably high blood pressure or trouble urinating (pain or darkening of the urine), the cycle should probably be discontinued and the doctor paid a visit.
Conversion to DHT (dihydrotestosterone) will, of course, potentiate the action of testosterone in certain tissues, making this steroid quite androgenic. Therefore, one can expect to endure oily skin, acne, increased aggression, and body/facial hair growth during a typical cycle. Propecia®/Proscar® or Avodart® may be a requirement for those with a familial predisposition for male pattern hair loss, as suspension is known to aggravate this condition quite easily. Men with an existing hair loss problem may actually prefer to stay far away from this steroid altogether, finding it to be just too strong an item to take risks with. The slower acting oil based injectables like Propionate and Sustanon would be a much better place to start experimenting if the individual still desires the power of an injectable testosterone.
Also, endogenous testosterone production will be quickly and efficiently reduced when using suspension. This can often reach the point of severe testicular shrinkage (atrophy). Some athletes will periodically take HCG while on a cycle, in an effort to try and keep endogenous testosterone suppression and testicular atrophy to a minimum. However, this practice isn't always extremely effective, and if overused can even be counterproductive. Even if nothing is used during the cycle, a combination of HCG and Clomid®/Nolvadex® should always be used as the cycle is discontinued to minimize the post-cycle hypoandrogenic (low androgen) window. When used correctly, these drugs can be very effective at stimulating natural production, hopefully allowing the athlete to avoid an otherwise strong post-cycle crash.lt is important to mention that in addition to stimulating the release of testosterone, HCG also acts to enhance the rate of aromatization in the testes. The risk for enhanced estrogen buildup makes concurrent anti-estrogen use very important, especially when the athlete had been taking large doses of testosterone.
Overall, testosterone suspension is an extremely powerful drug, but also one that is prone to causing many uncomfortable side effects. Those looking for only a potent mass agent need not look for a better substitute; this product will certainly do the trick. But those athletes who want not just quantity but quality are likely to be disappointed with suspension, as the muscle mass gain is not going to be a hard, dense one. In fact, the user must constantly fight fat and water bloat when building his new physique, and will often seek the benefit of cutting agents soon afterwards.The only exception to this would be cases where the drug is used for very short periods of time (pre-contest), to rapidly raise the androgen level and harden up the body. When estrogen is not given time to wreak havoc on the physique, the rapid androgen increase can certainly be beneficial. Of course, it will only take a few days for the newly elevated levels of estrogen to start having an unfavorable effect on the physique.
Testosterone suspension is not abundant on the black market at this time. The few available versions of this steroid left to purchase include the following.
Denkall in Mexico sells Aauatest, a 100mg/mL testosterone suspension. Denkall is highly regarded for the quality of its products, with buyers rarely questioning the accuracy of their dosing.This is a very nice suspension, passing smoothly through a 25-gauge vitamin needle. lt is definitely a recommended product, and, in fact, probably the highest quality suspension being sold anywhere in the world at this time. Be sure to look for the Denkall hologram sticker, and examine it closely to be sure it is the real thing and not a fake itself (see: Security Stickers for more information).
Nutri-Vet recently started making a testosterone suspension as well,called Ultra Suspension.This one uses oil as a carrier instead of water, and contains 50mg of testosterone per mL in a 20mL vial. Nutri-Vet advertises this as very thin oil, capable of passing through a fine insulin need. Without having a micronized water-based product, this may indeed be a comfortable option.
Anabolic-TS is another popular testosterone suspension in Mexico, sold by the international veterinary drug company SYD Group. SYD purchased Grupo Comercial Tarasco recently, which used to sell Anabolic-TS under its own label. This is a great quality product in terms of dosing, but the particle size of the steroid inside is a little large for the comfort of most (you will need a 21 gauge to inject it).
Univet Uni-test suspension from Canada is also found on the black market at times, and is reportedly even worse than the SYD product in terms of particle size. There are also numerous fakes of this product in circulation. The current popular knock-off uses a gold cap, and has an error that sticks out on the ingredients list.The legitimate item lists Benzyl Alcohol in the amount of 0.01 g (10mg,or about 1% – a standard amount), while the fake incorrectly puts 0.01 mg in the same location; far too little benzyl to offer any value.
Only products made via private pharmacy compounding are available in the U.S. There has been no commercial testosterone suspension preparation sold here since the Steris product was withdrawn from market years ago.
Aquaviron from Nicholas in India is still being sold, and occasionally makes its way to the U.S. and European black markets (although not widely). This product comes in the form of 25mg ampules, with each dose mixed in 1mL of solution. 12 ampules are packed in each box,all side-by-side in a flat cardboard tray. Fakes are not a problem at this time.
Czech Agovirin is still being manufactured. To be correct, this is not actually "testosterone suspension" but a testosterone isobutyrate suspension. Still, this is a very rapid acting water-based injectable testosterone, so it seems most appropriate to discuss in this section (the casual user will not be able to distinguish between the two). Agovirin is a trusted item when located; however, it does not appear on the black market in the United States very often. It does appear to be the dominant form of testosterone suspension on the European black market, though.