Anadur

What is Anadur?

Anadur, also known by its scientific name nandrolone hexyloxyphenylpropionate (NHPP), is a synthetic anabolic-androgenic steroid (AAS) and a nandrolone ester. It is a derivative of testosterone, but with a modified chemical structure that enhances its anabolic properties while reducing its androgenic effects.

Other names for Anadur include:

• Nandrolone hexyloxyphenylpropionate (NHPP)

• Anador

• Anadurine

Side Effects and Benefits

Like all anabolic steroids, Anadur has both potential benefits and serious side effects. Medically, it has been studied as a long-acting injectable male contraceptive and for conditions like anemia and osteoporosis.

Potential Benefits (often associated with misuse):

• Anabolic effects: Anadur promotes tissue growth, leading to increased muscle mass and strength.

• Red blood cell production: It can stimulate the production of red blood cells, which may improve oxygen delivery and endurance.

• Bone density: It can increase bone density, which is why it has been investigated for conditions like osteoporosis.

Potential Side Effects:

• Androgenic side effects: These are the effects related to male sex characteristics and can include acne, male-pattern baldness, and increased body and facial hair. In women, these effects can be irreversible, leading to a deepened voice, clitoral enlargement, and changes in the menstrual cycle.

• Cardiovascular effects: Anadur can negatively impact cholesterol levels by increasing "bad" LDL cholesterol and decreasing "good" HDL cholesterol, which can increase the risk of heart disease, heart attack, and stroke.

• Liver toxicity: While generally less liver toxic than oral steroids, injectable steroids can still cause liver strain, especially with long-term use.

• Hormonal imbalance: Anadur can suppress the body's natural production of testosterone, leading to hypogonadism, low libido, and infertility in men.

• Psychological effects: Users may experience mood swings, irritability, and aggression, sometimes referred to as "roid rage."

Pros and Cons

Pros (based on its properties):

• High anabolic-to-androgenic ratio, which means it promotes muscle growth more than it causes masculinizing effects.

• Long half-life, which allows for less frequent injections.

Cons (related to its nature as an anabolic steroid):

• Illegal for non-prescribed use and banned in sports.

• Serious and potentially irreversible side effects, particularly for women.

• Suppression of natural testosterone production.

• Potential for liver and cardiovascular problems.

Dosage and Frequency

Information on specific dosages and frequencies for Anadur for non-medical purposes is not officially published and would be highly dependent on the user's goals, experience, and tolerance. However, based on the nature of long-acting nandrolone esters, injections are typically infrequent. In a clinical study for male contraception, a single intramuscular injection of 50 mg of nandrolone hexyloxyphenylpropionate was administered. Any specific dosage and frequency would be considered a form of drug abuse and is not recommended.

Half-Life and Detection Time

Anadur is a long-acting steroid due to its esterification.

• Elimination Half-Life: The elimination half-life of Anadur is approximately 20.1 days. This means it takes about 20 days for half of the drug to be eliminated from the body.

• Detection Time: Due to its long half-life, Anadur has a very long detection time in drug tests. Similar to other long-acting nandrolone esters like nandrolone decanoate (Deca-Durabolin), it can be detected in the urine for months, with some sources citing a detection window of 3-6 months or even longer.

Sterogenic, Progestronic, and Prolactin Effects

• Estrogenic effects: Nandrolone, the base compound of Anadur, can aromatize (convert to estrogen), but to a lesser degree than testosterone. This means that at typical doses, estrogenic side effects like water retention and gynecomastia are less common, but still possible.

• Progestronic effects: Nandrolone is a progestin, meaning it can directly activate progesterone receptors. This is a significant characteristic of nandrolone and can contribute to some side effects.

• Prolactin effects: The progestronic activity of nandrolone can lead to an increase in prolactin levels (hyperprolactinemia). Elevated prolactin can cause side effects such as gynecomastia (often referred to as "deca-dick" when combined with erectile dysfunction), lactation in men (galactorrhea), and sexual dysfunction. The risk of these side effects is increased when Anadur is used alongside other aromatizing steroids.

Anabolic-Androgenic Ratio

The anabolic-androgenic ratio (AAR) is a measure of a steroid's ability to build muscle tissue (anabolic effect) versus its ability to cause masculinizing side effects (androgenic effect).

• Anadur (Nandrolone): Nandrolone is known for having a very favorable anabolic-to-androgenic ratio. While testosterone has an AAR of 1:1, nandrolone's ratio is often cited as being much higher, with some sources claiming it to be around 11:1. This is because nandrolone is not significantly affected by the 5-alpha reductase enzyme in muscle tissue, which would convert it to a more androgenic compound. In fact, in androgenic tissues like the prostate, nandrolone is converted to a less potent androgen, which contributes to its lower androgenic rating.