MENT - Methylnortestosterone Acetate
Androgenic 650
Anabolic 2,300
Standard Testosterone propionate
Chemical Name 19-norandrost-4-en-3-one-17beta-ol 17beta-hydroxy-estr-4-en-3-one
Estrogenic Activity Low
Progestational Activity Moderate
About MENT
MENT, short for methylnortestosterone (acetate), is a synthetic anabolic steroid derived from nandrolone. This agent is also called trestolone acetate, although not as commonly. The trivial name methylnortestosterone is Historx; vague, and can also be applied to other steroids. In this case the "methyl" in the name, which is commonly associated with (-17 alpha alkylated androgens like methyltestosterone, methandrostenolone, or oxymetholone, is referring to a modification at (-7. This gives MENT a considerably different appearance than 17- methylnoretestosterone (Orgasteron). Of most obvious significance is its method of use. Although perhaps possessing a moderate level of oral bioavailability, this nandrolone derivative was not designed for oral administration. It is much more effective when administered to the body directly, by injection, implant, or transdermal gel. In character, MENT is a strongly anabolic steroid, which is accompanied by moderate androgenic and estrogenic properties.
Structural Characteristics:
MENT is a modified form of nandrolone. It differs by the addition of a methyl group at carbon 7-alpha to increase steroid potency and relative androgenicity. MENT generally refers to methylnortestosterone acetate, modified with the addition of carboxylic acid ester (acetic acid) at the l7-beta hydroxyl group to help extend the activity of the steroid during injection or implantation
How Supplied:
MENT is not yet available as a prescription drug product.
Administration (Men):
MENT has not yet been developed into a commercial drug product. Prescribing guidelines are unavailable. MENT is a relatively potent steroid, so an effective dose for bodybuilders is going to be small. As a drug 10 times more anabolic than testosterone by some studies, and 20 times more effective at suppressing spermatogenesis than testosterone enanthate in others, we should commonly see daily doses under 10 mg (maybe 3-6mg most commonly). If prepared as an oil-based injectable (with acetate ester), this would mean shots of roughly 10-20 mg every two to three days. Compare this to trenbolone, which is usually given in doses of 75-100 mg per shot under the same schedule (and this is a particularly potent steroid). Some might find good effect at 10 mg daily or above, although high doses will likely amplify potential side effects, and are not recommended.
MENT should stack well with a variety of different steroids, possibly for both cutting and bulking phases of training depending on individual sensitivity to its estrogenic and progestational properties. For simplicity, this might mean using it with drugs like testosterone cypionate or enanthate (200-400 mg per week), Dianabol (20-35 mg per day), or Anadrol (50-100 mg per day) when looking for sheer size, milder anabolics like nandrolone decanoate or boldenone undecylenate (200-400 mg per week) for lean mass, or non-aromatizable drugs like Primobolan (200- 400 mg per week), Winstrol (20-35 mg per day), or Anavar (15-20 mg per day) while cutting. Remember that c-17 alpha alkylated substances impart some hepatotoxictiy, and may greatly amplify the negative effects of steroid therapy on serum lipids.
TwisT's Recommended Protocol:
As we have seen MENT is an extremely harsh compound, and one that I would personally not touch unless I was competing in some aspect. While I would not consider taking MENT and huge risk, you are really going to shut yourself down hard and you are in for some gyno issues. For the average AAS user I would recommend no more then 10mg/day (ideal) or 25mg EOD. Obviously, every day dosing would be preferred. For the more experienced competitor, I would cautiously recommend no more then 30mg/day, but I would do a much lower dose cycle first to see how your body reacts. Alongside these protocols, run letrozole, arimidex, or aromasin. I personally prefer aromasin as it is a suicidal AI, but with this compound some people may need a more powerful AI, in which case the ideal would be letrozole.
Administration (Women):
MENT has not yet been developed into a commercial drug product. Prescribing guidelines are unavailable. Given its high level of potency, effective doses in women would likely be measured in microgram amounts. The drug would also generally be taken in cycles lasting 4 weeks or less. Note that virilizing side effects are still possible with primarily anabolic substances, and need to be carefully monitored.
Side Effects:
This is one of those compounds, in my opinion, that the risks really outweigh the rewards. Though the weight gain that has been reported and the anabolic effects that may seem to be extraordinary are present, some scary sides have been reported. The study that tells us MENT is 10x more anabolic then testosterone sadly has some more no-so-satisfying results. The study states that MENT is 10x as anabolic as testosterone, and 4x as androgenic, and also that MENT is 12x as suppressive to serum gonadatropins as testosterone. For this reason, it is very appealing to scientists who have studied it for use as a male contraceptive ??? and ended up calling it ???The Optimal Androgen for Male Contraception??? (Ann Med. 1993 Apr;25(2):199-205.). In addition, and partly owing to its inability to be 5a-reduced, MENT is converted (via the aromatase enzyme) to a very potent form of estrogen ??? which can cause gynecomastia (enlarged breast tissue in males), and several other nasty side effects.
Reference:
Llewellyn???s W. (2009). Anabolics (9th ed), MENT (pp. 287-290): Jupiter, FL: Molecular Nutrition
Anthony Roberts on Aug 27th, 2010 steroidtimes.com Trestolone Acetate (MENT)
Androgenic 650
Anabolic 2,300
Standard Testosterone propionate
Chemical Name 19-norandrost-4-en-3-one-17beta-ol 17beta-hydroxy-estr-4-en-3-one
Estrogenic Activity Low
Progestational Activity Moderate
About MENT
MENT, short for methylnortestosterone (acetate), is a synthetic anabolic steroid derived from nandrolone. This agent is also called trestolone acetate, although not as commonly. The trivial name methylnortestosterone is Historx; vague, and can also be applied to other steroids. In this case the "methyl" in the name, which is commonly associated with (-17 alpha alkylated androgens like methyltestosterone, methandrostenolone, or oxymetholone, is referring to a modification at (-7. This gives MENT a considerably different appearance than 17- methylnoretestosterone (Orgasteron). Of most obvious significance is its method of use. Although perhaps possessing a moderate level of oral bioavailability, this nandrolone derivative was not designed for oral administration. It is much more effective when administered to the body directly, by injection, implant, or transdermal gel. In character, MENT is a strongly anabolic steroid, which is accompanied by moderate androgenic and estrogenic properties.
Structural Characteristics:
MENT is a modified form of nandrolone. It differs by the addition of a methyl group at carbon 7-alpha to increase steroid potency and relative androgenicity. MENT generally refers to methylnortestosterone acetate, modified with the addition of carboxylic acid ester (acetic acid) at the l7-beta hydroxyl group to help extend the activity of the steroid during injection or implantation
How Supplied:
MENT is not yet available as a prescription drug product.
Administration (Men):
MENT has not yet been developed into a commercial drug product. Prescribing guidelines are unavailable. MENT is a relatively potent steroid, so an effective dose for bodybuilders is going to be small. As a drug 10 times more anabolic than testosterone by some studies, and 20 times more effective at suppressing spermatogenesis than testosterone enanthate in others, we should commonly see daily doses under 10 mg (maybe 3-6mg most commonly). If prepared as an oil-based injectable (with acetate ester), this would mean shots of roughly 10-20 mg every two to three days. Compare this to trenbolone, which is usually given in doses of 75-100 mg per shot under the same schedule (and this is a particularly potent steroid). Some might find good effect at 10 mg daily or above, although high doses will likely amplify potential side effects, and are not recommended.
MENT should stack well with a variety of different steroids, possibly for both cutting and bulking phases of training depending on individual sensitivity to its estrogenic and progestational properties. For simplicity, this might mean using it with drugs like testosterone cypionate or enanthate (200-400 mg per week), Dianabol (20-35 mg per day), or Anadrol (50-100 mg per day) when looking for sheer size, milder anabolics like nandrolone decanoate or boldenone undecylenate (200-400 mg per week) for lean mass, or non-aromatizable drugs like Primobolan (200- 400 mg per week), Winstrol (20-35 mg per day), or Anavar (15-20 mg per day) while cutting. Remember that c-17 alpha alkylated substances impart some hepatotoxictiy, and may greatly amplify the negative effects of steroid therapy on serum lipids.
TwisT's Recommended Protocol:
As we have seen MENT is an extremely harsh compound, and one that I would personally not touch unless I was competing in some aspect. While I would not consider taking MENT and huge risk, you are really going to shut yourself down hard and you are in for some gyno issues. For the average AAS user I would recommend no more then 10mg/day (ideal) or 25mg EOD. Obviously, every day dosing would be preferred. For the more experienced competitor, I would cautiously recommend no more then 30mg/day, but I would do a much lower dose cycle first to see how your body reacts. Alongside these protocols, run letrozole, arimidex, or aromasin. I personally prefer aromasin as it is a suicidal AI, but with this compound some people may need a more powerful AI, in which case the ideal would be letrozole.
Administration (Women):
MENT has not yet been developed into a commercial drug product. Prescribing guidelines are unavailable. Given its high level of potency, effective doses in women would likely be measured in microgram amounts. The drug would also generally be taken in cycles lasting 4 weeks or less. Note that virilizing side effects are still possible with primarily anabolic substances, and need to be carefully monitored.
Side Effects:
This is one of those compounds, in my opinion, that the risks really outweigh the rewards. Though the weight gain that has been reported and the anabolic effects that may seem to be extraordinary are present, some scary sides have been reported. The study that tells us MENT is 10x more anabolic then testosterone sadly has some more no-so-satisfying results. The study states that MENT is 10x as anabolic as testosterone, and 4x as androgenic, and also that MENT is 12x as suppressive to serum gonadatropins as testosterone. For this reason, it is very appealing to scientists who have studied it for use as a male contraceptive ??? and ended up calling it ???The Optimal Androgen for Male Contraception??? (Ann Med. 1993 Apr;25(2):199-205.). In addition, and partly owing to its inability to be 5a-reduced, MENT is converted (via the aromatase enzyme) to a very potent form of estrogen ??? which can cause gynecomastia (enlarged breast tissue in males), and several other nasty side effects.
Reference:
Llewellyn???s W. (2009). Anabolics (9th ed), MENT (pp. 287-290): Jupiter, FL: Molecular Nutrition
Anthony Roberts on Aug 27th, 2010 steroidtimes.com Trestolone Acetate (MENT)
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