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Steroids / DHT derivatives

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Stanolone DHT

Also known as DHT, a natural male hormone used medically in some countries as a hormone treatment, particularly when avoiding estrogen conversion matters. As a naturally occurring hormone, it's well understood physiologically, though its use as an actual medication is limited and varies by country.

Also known as Androstanolone, DHT

3D Molecular Structure of C19H30O2

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  • Carbon
  • Hydrogen
  • Oxygen

Chemistry

Formula
C19H30O2
Molar mass
290.4
CAS
521-18-6
PubChem CID
10635

Reported dosing

User-reported

What has been reported in the literature and by users. This is a record of what is done, not a recommendation.

Typical dose 25-50 mg/day (as dihydrotestosterone/andractim gel, where available)
Reported range 25-100 mg/day
Route Topical gel or oral
Frequency Once or twice daily
Duration Chronic (where approved) or cycle-length (off-label bodybuilding use)

Also known as dihydrotestosterone (DHT); approved in some countries as a topical gel (Andractim) for hypogonadism, but not FDA-approved in the US. Used off-label by some bodybuilders for its non-aromatizing, hardening effect.

Where this comes from International prescribing information; off-label user-reported dosing

There is no approved human dosing for this compound. The figures above are what users and vendors report, not what has been established as safe or effective. Treat them as a record of what is done, not as guidance.

Variants

Name Abbr Route Notes
DHT gel DHT-G Topical Topical DHT used in prescribed androgen therapy.