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Nandrolone Decanoate

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Nandrolone Decanoate Uses

Nandrolone Decanoate is used in the treatment of osteoporosis.

How Nandrolone Decanoate works

Nandrolone Decanoate is an anabolic steroid which mimics the effect of male hormone (testosterone). It works by strengthening the bones which become thin and fragile due to osteoporosis.

Common side effects of Nandrolone Decanoate

Swelling of legs, Ankle swelling, Swelling of feet, Fluid retention, Breast enlargement, Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping), Nauseaasdfasd

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Expert advice for Nandrolone Decanoate

You have been prescribed Nandrolone Decanoate for the treatment of osteoporosis in women after menopause.
It is given as an injection into muscle of upper arm or leg by your doctor.
Inform your doctor if you develop male characteristics such as hoarseness, increased hair growth, acne and increased sex drive.
Do not take Nandrolone Decanoate if you are pregnant, planning to conceive, or breastfeeding.

Frequently asked questions for Nandrolone Decanoate

Nandrolone Decanoate

Q. Is nandrolone decanoate a steroid/ testosterone/same as deca durabolin ?

Deca durabolin is the trade name for nandrolone decanoate, which belongs to a group of medicines called anabolic steroids. It has similar effects like testosterone, which is a male steroid hormone

Q. Is Nandrolone Decanoate decanoate safe?

Nandrolone Decanoate decanoate is safe if used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by your doctor

Q. Is Nandrolone Decanoate decanoate legal?

Nandrolone Decanoate decanoate is approved for the treatment of thinning and weakening of the bone (osteoporosis) in post-menopausal women and for the management of the anemia of renal insufficiency. But its use to enhance ability in sports is punishable offence by law

Q. Is deca durabolin good for joints?

Deca durabolin is a trade name for active drug nandrolone decanoate. It has no known effects on joints

Q. Is deca durabolin available for oral use?

Deca durabolin is a trade name for active drug nandrolone decanoate. It is available as solution for injection

Q. What is deca durabolin/metadec?

Deca durabolin/metadec is trade names for active drug nandrolone decanoate. It is used to treat condition of thinning and weakening of the bone (osteoporosis) in post-menopausal women. It is also used for the management of the anemia of renal insufficiency

Q. How long can I take deca durabolin for?

Deca durabolin is a trade name for active drug nandrolone decanoate. Always follow the instructions of doctor regarding the dosage and duration of use of deca durabolin

Q. Does Nandrolone Decanoate decanoate aromatize?

Nandrolone Decanoate decanoate may get aromatize to estradiol

Q. Does nandrolone increase testosterone?

Nandrolone decanoate belongs to a group of medicines called anabolic steroids. It does not increase testosterone but has action similar to testosteron

Q. Is Nandrolone Decanoate dangerous?

Overuse of Nandrolone Decanoate is harmful as it can lead due infertility, increased in breast size in men, liver toxicity, psychiatric diseases or sudden death due to heart dysfunction