Trestolone Acetate (MENT, MENTR)

Description

Trestolone Acetate (7α-methyl-19-nortestosterone) aka MENT, is an extremely powerful steroid discovered in 1963. Trestolone was pretty much abandoned until the 1990s when the Population Council began looking at it as a potential candidate for male birth control and HRT.

MENT induces a state of temporary infertility but has the unique ability to maintain normal biological functions in the complete absence of testosterone. This means that libido, energy levels, and sense of well-being are all maintained when running this compound solo.

This is basically methylated Deca-Nandrolon, which completely changes the parent compounds pharmacology. But it lacks serious hepatotoxic effects because its an injectable compound.

Comparing Trestolone to Testosterone

Trestolone binds to the androgen receptor stronger than testosterone but doesn’t convert to DHT. This means that prostate enlargement will not occur like it does with traditional HRT. Trestolone also doesn’t bind to sex hormone binding globulin (SHBG), allowing for the maximum amount of the hormone to bind to the androgen receptors.

This compound has an insane anabolic to androgenic ratio of 2300:650. A 1992 study showing that MENT demonstrated 10 times the myotropic ability of testosterone in mice. I don’t feel that this means the compound is going to build 10 times the muscle as test. But it sure is a whole lot stronger and could be considered an optimized version of testosterone.
Effects on libido and sex drive

The 19-nor family of steroids are notorious for causing sexual dysfunction in males. This is why Nandrolone is commonly associated with terms such as “Deca-dick”. This is where Trestolone is completely different and shares more traits attributed to Testosterone. Especially in male sexual functioning. The alpha-methyl group on carbon 7 prevents it from binding to sex hormone binding globulin. This means sex drive is very high while on cycle…insanely high.

Trestolone is the only steroid that can maintain normal male physiology in the complete absence of testosterone. Many researches will be taken aback by this, but this means that Trestolone can be ran without testosterone as a base hormone. In fact, I believe that Trestolone works better than Test in several regards when ran solo. Especially in regards to libido and sense of well-being.
Trestolone and Estrogen Conversion

One of the few downsides of MENT is its strong estrogen conversion. It actually converts to a particularly nasty estrogen called 7a-methyl-estradiol. This means that use of an aromatase inhibitor is absolutely imperative to keep these side effects at bay. Some folks on forums claim that having Cabergoline or pramipexole on hand just in case is a good idea. However, I have found that using .75 mg of Anastrozol every other day is sufficient as long you aren’t using a insane amount of MENT.

I would actually recommend front loading Anastrozole a few days before taking MENT. I did this and the only estrogen side effect I experienced was a couple random”hot flashes” and some water retention for the first couple of days. This subsided fairly quickly once my body adjusted to the hormone as well as the AI.
The only other real downfall of Trestolone is its heavy HPTA suppression.

Trestolone is 12 times as suppressive as Testosterone but keep in mind that its a male contraceptive candidate. Trestolone significantly lowered both LH and FSH, 90% in just 4 weeks. However, levels returned to baseline post cycle. This means that a fullblown PCT with HCG, Clomid, and Nolvadex is an absolute must.

Trestolone Dosage

I am currently running this for a 10 week cycle dosing at 50mg EOD along with .75mg of Anastrozol EOD. My energy levels are through the roof and my mind feels a bit sharper that when running test. I honestly feel awesome and can’t overstate the positive impact Trestolone has had on my sex drive.

The gains on it are not watery and it kind of feels like a hybrid between Tren and Test. I would absolutely insist on using an acetate ester in this situation. Its never fun pinning ever other day but trust me that the shorter ester will keep side effects more manageable.