{"id":605359997234,"title":"Primobolan Review: Is the Steroid Dangerous?","created_at":"2023-05-01T23:21:27-04:00","body_html":"\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e\/\/ \u003c![CDATA[\n{\n \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n \"@type\": \"Article\",\n \"headline\": \"Primobolan Review: Is the Steroid Dangerous?\",\n \"keywords\": \"primobolan, primobolan review, primobolan reviews, steroids primobolan, primobolan cycle, primobolan side effects, primobolan steroid, cycle primobolan, side effects of primobolan, primobolan enanthate, primobolan benefits\",\n \"description\": \"Our research team reviews medical studies on Primobolan to share the performance benefits and health risks of the steroid. We explain its legality in the US and feature real, unsponsored user reviews of the drug.\",\n \"url\": \"https:\/\/illuminatelabs.org\/blogs\/health\/primobolan-review\",\n\"author\": {\n \"@type\": \"Person\",\n \"name\": \"Calloway Cook\",\n \"url\": \"https:\/\/illuminatelabs.org\/pages\/calloway-cook\",\n \"sameAs\": \"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/calloway-cook\/\",\n \"jobTitle\": \"President\",\n \"knowsAbout\": \"entrepreneurship, dietary supplements, herbal supplements, eCommerce, medical research\",\n \"alumniOf\": {\n \"@type\": \"EducationalOrganization\",\n \"name\": \"S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications at Syracuse University\"\n },\n \"memberOf\": {\n \"@type\": \"Organization\",\n \"name\": \"Illuminate Labs\"\n }\n},\n\"editor\": {\n \"@type\": \"Person\",\n \"name\": \"Auren Weinberg\",\n \"honorificSuffix\": \"M.D.\",\n \"url\": \"https:\/\/illuminatelabs.org\/pages\/auren-weinberg\",\n \"sameAs\": \"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/aurenweinberg\/\",\n \"jobTitle\": \"Medical Reviewer\",\n \"knowsAbout\": \"pharmaceutical medication, medicine, OTC drugs, medical research, clinical trials, generic drugs, branded drugs, dietary supplements, chemistry, health, wellness, healthcare\",\n \"alumniOf\": {\n \"@type\": \"EducationalOrganization\",\n \"name\": [\n \"Haverford College\",\n \"University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry\",\n \"Fox School of Business at Temple University\"\n ]\n },\n \"memberOf\": {\n \"@type\": \"Organization\",\n \"name\": \"Illuminate Labs\"\n }\n},\n\"image\": {\n\"@type\": \"ImageObject\",\n\"url\": \"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0047\/1524\/9737\/files\/Primobolan_Thumbnail.png?v=1682998601\",\n\"width\": \"1465\",\n\"height\": \"1465\"\n},\n\"citation\": [\n\"https:\/\/illuminatelabs.org\/blogs\/health\/what-is-tren\", \n\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/14251577\/\",\n\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/2285677\/\",\n\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/1224996\/\",\n\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/23280519\/\",\n\"https:\/\/pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/compound\/Methenolone-enanthate#section=Safety-and-Hazards\",\n\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Metenolone_enanthate\",\n\"https:\/\/www.dea.gov\/sites\/default\/files\/2020-06\/Steroids-2020.pdf\",\n\"https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/2009\/02\/10\/sports\/baseball\/10steroids.html\",\n\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/32048383\/\",\n\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC3861174\/\",\n\"https:\/\/illuminatelabs.org\/products\/panax-ginseng-extract\"\n],\n\"mentions\": [{\n \"@type\": \"Thing\",\n \"name\": \"methenolone enanthate\"\n },\n {\n \"@type\": \"Thing\",\n \"name\": \"steroid\"\n },\n {\n \"@type\": \"Thing\",\n \"name\": \"trenbolone\"\n },\n {\n \"@type\": \"Organization\",\n \"name\": \"FDA\"\n },\n {\n \"@type\": \"Brand\",\n \"name\": \"Anabolic Doc\"\n },\n {\n \"@type\": \"Person\",\n \"name\": \"Greg Doucette\"\n },\n {\n \"@type\": \"Brand\",\n \"name\": \"More Plates More Dates\"\n },\n {\n \"@type\": \"Organization\",\n \"name\": \"Wikipedia\"\n },\n {\n \"@type\": \"Organization\",\n \"name\": \"DEA\"\n },\n {\n \"@type\": \"Organization\",\n \"name\": \"New York Times\"\n }\n],\n\"datePublished\": \"2023-05-01\",\n\"copyrightHolder\": {\n \"@type\": \"Organization\",\n \"name\": \"Illuminate Labs\"\n},\n\"publisher\": {\n \"@type\": \"Organization\",\n \"name\": \"Illuminate Labs\",\n \"url\": \"https:\/\/illuminatelabs.org\/\",\n \"description\": \"Illuminate Labs is the most transparent supplement company in the U.S., and is a leading publisher of research-based health information.\",\n \"knowsAbout\": \"supplements, science, nutrition, exercise, health, medication, pharmaceutical, wellness, diet, weight loss, medical research\",\n \"publishingPrinciples\": \"https:\/\/illuminatelabs.org\/pages\/editorial-guidelines\",\n \"memberOf\": [\n {\n \"@type\": \"Organization\",\n \"name\": \"U.S. Chamber of Commerce\",\n \"url\": \"https:\/\/www.uschamber.com\/\"\n },\n {\n \"@type\": \"Organization\",\n \"name\": \"Certified B Corp\",\n \"url\": \"https:\/\/www.bcorporation.net\/en-us\/\"\n },\n {\n \"@type\": \"Organization\",\n \"name\": \"Natural Products Association\",\n \"url\": \"https:\/\/www.npanational.org\/\"\n }\n ], \n \"logo\": {\n \"@type\": \"ImageObject\",\n \"url\": \"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0047\/1524\/9737\/files\/Illuminate_Labs_Favicon_48x48_7595c3cc-e27b-47b8-a4fe-edcc7ed9b29a.png?v=1666502785\", \n \"width\": 48,\n \"height\": 48\n},\n \"foundingDate\": \"2019-01-30\",\n \"sameAs\": [\n \"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/illuminatelabs\",\n \"https:\/\/twitter.com\/illuminatelabs\",\n \"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/company\/illuminate-labs-supplements\",\n \"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/channel\/UCpgSJAsIPb-fZ25djtTxBEA\"\n ]\n }\n}\n\/\/ ]]\u003e\u003c\/script\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0047\/1524\/9737\/files\/Primobolan_Review_Article_Header_Image_Optimized.png?v=1682997670\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eDisclaimer: None of the information in this article constitutes medical advice, and is just the opinion of the writer(s). We recommend that patients follow their doctor’s guidance in regard to steroid use.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"dc\"\u003eP\u003c\/span\u003erimobolan is the branded version of an anabolic steroid compound called methenolone enanthate. It’s typically used to increase muscle mass, cause fat loss and has some potential medical uses as well.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBut has Primobolan been studied in medical trials and shown to be effective? Does it cause any dangerous side effects? Is it legal in the US? And how do real users of Primobolan rate and describe the effects they’ve experienced?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eIn this article we’ll answer all of these questions and more as we analyze medical studies on Primobolan to give our take on whether this compound is likely to be effective for muscle-building, as well as document its side effects.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eWe’ll also discuss its legality in the US and feature real, unsponsored user reviews of the drug.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eIs Primobolan Proven Effective for Muscle Building?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003ePrimobolan doesn’t appear to be as well-studied as other steroid compounds.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eAs we documented in our article on \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/illuminatelabs.org\/blogs\/health\/what-is-tren\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003ewhat is tren\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e, the steroid trenbolone has actually been tested in humans and shown to increase muscle size and number of muscle cells.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe anabolic effects of Primobolan were studied in children in a 1965 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/14251577\/\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eclinical trial\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e, but the study is so old that we cannot access the results.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eMost of the medical studies that we can find on Primobolan involve use of the drug to normalize hormone function that has become dysregulated due to diseases like cancer.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eA \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/2285677\/\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eclinical trial\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e published in the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eJournal of Investigative Surgery\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e found that Primobolan may support bone healing after surgery when combined with a form of testosterone.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eA 1975 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/1224996\/\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eclinical trial\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e used Primobolan in cancer patients to determine its effects on cancerous tissue.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eOverall, we cannot find a single clinical trial proving that Primobolan is effective for muscle building, although it may be due to its chemical nature as an anabolic steroid.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eBut is the drug dangerous? We’ll review in the next section.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eIs Primobolan Dangerous?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eAt the time of publishing this article, Primobolan does not appear to be approved by the FDA for any health condition, which makes it a risk to consumer safety in our opinion.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eAny drug (including steroids) that is not approved by the FDA is categorically an “unapproved” drug that exists outside of the scope of standard medical procedures in the US. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eUnapproved drugs may confer greater health risks than approved drugs where the side effects are better-understood.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe side effects of Primobolan have also been studied in clinical trials.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eA 2013 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/23280519\/\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eanimal study\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e found that Primobolan has adverse effects on the heart, including heart enlargement, which can increase the risk of cardiovascular events.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eA \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/compound\/Methenolone-enanthate#section=Safety-and-Hazards\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eresource\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e on Primobolan published in the National Library of Medicine \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003edescribes the compound as “suspected of causing cancer”\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e and having the potential to damage the fertility of an unborn child.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eBased on the available research, we consider Primobolan to have a significant risk of side effects, and would strongly advise any patients to speak with their doctor prior to considering using this drug.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eA YouTube video published by a creator named “Anabolic Doc” has over 150,000 views and overviews the side effects of Primobolan in more detail:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/clt3YRTSTDo\" height=\"315\" width=\"560\" allowfullscreen=\"\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" frameborder=\"0\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReal User Reviews of Primobolan\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eA YouTube creator named “Ed610” shared his experience using Primobolan for 6 weeks:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/ND0X2jxZzh4\" height=\"315\" width=\"560\" allowfullscreen=\"\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" frameborder=\"0\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eA bodybuilding influencer named Greg Doucette shared his experience taking Primobolan in an interview on the popular “More Plates More Dates” YouTube channel:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/zld2_S0lZwk\" height=\"315\" width=\"560\" allowfullscreen=\"\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" frameborder=\"0\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eIs Primobolan Illegal in the US?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eAt the time of publishing this article, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003ePrimobolan appears to be illegal in the US\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e, classified as a “Schedule III” drug in the Controlled Substances Act \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Metenolone_enanthate\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eaccording to\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e Wikipedia.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eKeep in mind that Primobolan is an anabolic steroid, and the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) currently \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.dea.gov\/sites\/default\/files\/2020-06\/Steroids-2020.pdf\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eclassifies\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e all steroids as illegal Schedule III substances.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eA New York Times \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/2009\/02\/10\/sports\/baseball\/10steroids.html\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003earticle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e describes Primobolan as a “black-market drug” that is not approved for use as hormonal therapy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eWe would strongly urge patients considering use of this drug to speak with both a doctor and a lawyer first.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOur Testosterone Support Picks\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0047\/1524\/9737\/files\/Fenugreek_Image.png?v=1673413819\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFenugreek seed extract\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e was\u003c\/span\u003e shown in a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/32048383\/\"\u003emeta-study\u003c\/a\u003e published in the \u003cem\u003ePhytotherapy Research\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ejournal to increase testosterone levels in men, and is one of the few natural compounds that we've found research backing for regarding testosterone support.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3GxjzKu\" 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the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eSpermatogenesis\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ejournal to increase sex drive in men when taken daily.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIlluminate Labs sells a\u003cspan\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/illuminatelabs.org\/products\/panax-ginseng-extract\"\u003ePanax Ginseng Extract supplement\u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ewhich is third-party tested to ensure label accuracy, potency and purity, and which contains no questionable additive ingredients.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eInterested consumers can check out Illuminate Labs Panax Ginseng Extract\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/illuminatelabs.org\/products\/panax-ginseng-extract\"\u003eat this link\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eto the product page on our website, where the supplement can be purchased for only\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e$15\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eon a subscription basis. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBefore taking supplements or medications to improve T levels, it makes sense to get a hormone panel that actually tests T levels.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWithout knowing your baseline T levels, it's impossible to track progress and make research-based decisions.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca rel=\"sponsored\" href=\"https:\/\/plushcare.sjv.io\/Y9qXrP\"\u003ePlushCare\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis an online doctor service that allows patients to work with a doctor to order labs like testosterone tests.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlushCare accepts major health insurers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003elike United and Aetna, and also accepts patients paying out-of-pocket.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHow it works for bloodwork is that PlushCare will send the order to a lab local to the patient. Interested consumers can check out PlushCare\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca rel=\"sponsored\" href=\"https:\/\/plushcare.sjv.io\/Y9qXrP\"\u003eat this link\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eto the brand's official website.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eConclusion\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003ePrimobolan is an anabolic steroid that has documented health risks, and we cannot find any clinical evidence of its efficacy in muscle building.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eCycling Primobolan may increase the risk of cardiovascular events, and even one cycle may increase the risk of cancer according to a review published in the National Library of Medicine.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eWe do consider Primobolan somewhat likely to increase muscle mass due to its chemical nature as an anabolic steroid, but we strongly advise patients to speak with their doctor prior to taking this substance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eAt the time of publishing this article, Primobolan appears to be illegal in the United States according to federal law.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eIn the future, we hope that more clinical trials on Primobolan emerge with human trial participants, so the medical community can get a better understanding of its potential benefits and side effects.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","blog_id":49281925193,"author":"Calloway Cook","user_id":26601750601,"published_at":"2023-05-01T23:33:13-04:00","updated_at":"2023-09-25T16:56:53-04:00","summary_html":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Polaris-LegacyCard_l5l93\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Polaris-LegacyCard__Section_1b1h1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"JZCmJ\"\u003eWe review medical studies on Primobolan to share the performance benefits and health risks of the steroid. 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Primobolan Review: Is the Steroid Dangerous?

Primobolan Review: Is the Steroid Dangerous?


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Primobolan is the branded version of an anabolic steroid compound called methenolone enanthate. It’s typically used to increase muscle mass, cause fat loss and has some potential medical uses as well.

But has Primobolan been studied in medical trials and shown to be effective? Does it cause any dangerous side effects? Is it legal in the US? And how do real users of Primobolan rate and describe the effects they’ve experienced?

In this article we’ll answer all of these questions and more as we analyze medical studies on Primobolan to give our take on whether this compound is likely to be effective for muscle-building, as well as document its side effects.

We’ll also discuss its legality in the US and feature real, unsponsored user reviews of the drug.

Is Primobolan Proven Effective for Muscle Building?

Primobolan doesn’t appear to be as well-studied as other steroid compounds.

As we documented in our article on what is tren, the steroid trenbolone has actually been tested in humans and shown to increase muscle size and number of muscle cells.

The anabolic effects of Primobolan were studied in children in a 1965 clinical trial, but the study is so old that we cannot access the results.

Most of the medical studies that we can find on Primobolan involve use of the drug to normalize hormone function that has become dysregulated due to diseases like cancer.

A clinical trial published in the Journal of Investigative Surgery found that Primobolan may support bone healing after surgery when combined with a form of testosterone.

A 1975 clinical trial used Primobolan in cancer patients to determine its effects on cancerous tissue.

Overall, we cannot find a single clinical trial proving that Primobolan is effective for muscle building, although it may be due to its chemical nature as an anabolic steroid.

But is the drug dangerous? We’ll review in the next section.

Is Primobolan Dangerous?

At the time of publishing this article, Primobolan does not appear to be approved by the FDA for any health condition, which makes it a risk to consumer safety in our opinion.

Any drug (including steroids) that is not approved by the FDA is categorically an “unapproved” drug that exists outside of the scope of standard medical procedures in the US. Unapproved drugs may confer greater health risks than approved drugs where the side effects are better-understood.

The side effects of Primobolan have also been studied in clinical trials.

A 2013 animal study found that Primobolan has adverse effects on the heart, including heart enlargement, which can increase the risk of cardiovascular events.

A resource on Primobolan published in the National Library of Medicine describes the compound as “suspected of causing cancer” and having the potential to damage the fertility of an unborn child.

Based on the available research, we consider Primobolan to have a significant risk of side effects, and would strongly advise any patients to speak with their doctor prior to considering using this drug.

A YouTube video published by a creator named “Anabolic Doc” has over 150,000 views and overviews the side effects of Primobolan in more detail:

Real User Reviews of Primobolan

A YouTube creator named “Ed610” shared his experience using Primobolan for 6 weeks:

A bodybuilding influencer named Greg Doucette shared his experience taking Primobolan in an interview on the popular “More Plates More Dates” YouTube channel:

Is Primobolan Illegal in the US?

At the time of publishing this article, Primobolan appears to be illegal in the US, classified as a “Schedule III” drug in the Controlled Substances Act according to Wikipedia.

Keep in mind that Primobolan is an anabolic steroid, and the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) currently classifies all steroids as illegal Schedule III substances.

A New York Times article describes Primobolan as a “black-market drug” that is not approved for use as hormonal therapy.

We would strongly urge patients considering use of this drug to speak with both a doctor and a lawyer first.

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Conclusion

Primobolan is an anabolic steroid that has documented health risks, and we cannot find any clinical evidence of its efficacy in muscle building.

Cycling Primobolan may increase the risk of cardiovascular events, and even one cycle may increase the risk of cancer according to a review published in the National Library of Medicine.

We do consider Primobolan somewhat likely to increase muscle mass due to its chemical nature as an anabolic steroid, but we strongly advise patients to speak with their doctor prior to taking this substance.

At the time of publishing this article, Primobolan appears to be illegal in the United States according to federal law.

In the future, we hope that more clinical trials on Primobolan emerge with human trial participants, so the medical community can get a better understanding of its potential benefits and side effects.