CYCLOFENIL
Substance: cyclofenil
Cyclofenil is not an anabolic/androgenic
steroid. Cyclofenil works as an antiestrogen and, at the same time,
increases the body's own testosterone production. Since Cyclofenil
itself is only a very weak and mild estrogen it occupies, the estrogen
receptors, and prevents the stronger estrogens from bonding with the
receptors thereby becoming active. As a matter of fact, this works so
well that some athletes take Cyclofenil during the steroid treatment in
order to maintain a low estrogen level. The result is a lower water
retention produced by the steroids and less gynecomastia. The athlete
has a harder appearance, making this is a compound that can potentially
be taken during the preparation for a competition. Bodybuilders, however,
use it less frequently since they prefer the more readily available
Nolvadex and Proviron com-pounds.
Based on our experience, the dosage lies be-tween 400 and 600 mg/day.
Lower dosages usually do not show satisfying results. Cyclofenil, for
this purpose, is either used during steroid treatment, after the
treatment, before competitions with doping tests, or by "natural
bodybuilders". Like HCG and Clomid, Cyclofenil is ineffective in
women since it has a positive influence on the male hormone system. Even
in men, the increased testosterone level attributed to the effect of
Cyclofenil is not high enough to speak of drastic improvements; however,
strength gains, a slight gain in body weight, a noticeable increase in
energy, and a higher regeneration are possible. These results are
noticeable particularly in advanced athletes who have little or no
experience with steroids. Cyclofenil needs a response time of
approximately one week before it becomes effective.
In a few cases athletes experience a light acne, increased sexual desire,
and hot flashes. The first two secondary symptoms are especially
indicative that the compound is actually effective. Af-ter
discontinuance some athletes report a depressed mood and a slight
decrease in physical strength. Those who take Cyclofenil as an
antiestrogen during steroid treatment could experience a rebound effect
when the compound is discontinued.
In the meantime, it is very difficult to find Cyclofenil and it is
rarely found on the black market. The Mexican Fertodur by Schering
con-tains 16 tablets of 200 mg each which are welded into aluminum foil
with the name "Fertodur Tabletas" printed on top. Such a
package costs $25-30 on the black market.