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Masteron E (Drostanolone Enanthate)

The long-acting masteron variant - the same hardening steroid, injected less often.

1 min read 2 sources Titration Updated June 2026
Class
DHT derivative (long enanthate ester)
Use
Intramuscular or subcutaneous, 2x per week
Half-life
about 5-7 days
WADA
banned (anabolic)

Getting started

Typical dosing (research context)

Per-week figures in mg, split across 2 injections. Long ester - same drostanolone as Masteron P.

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What is Masteron E?

Masteron E (Drostanolone Enanthate) is the same active molecule as Masteron P, just with a long enanthate ester. That means less frequent injections (2x per week instead of every other day) at the same effect - the dry, hardening cutting effect of a DHT derivative.

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How it works

Identical to Masteron P: DHT derivative, no aromatization, weakly anti-estrogenic. Only the kinetics differ due to the longer ester.

Propionate vs enanthate

  • Masteron P (propionate): short, every other day, quickly controllable.
  • Masteron E (enanthate): long, 2x per week, more convenient.

Dosing

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What the research shows

As with Masteron P: historical anti-estrogenic use in breast cancer, general AAS pharmacology in Kicman (2008) and Hartgens & Kuipers (2004).

Side effects

  • Androgenic (DHT derivative) - hair loss in predisposed individuals, acne.
  • Can lower HDL.
  • HPTA suppression - PCT topic.
  • Barely any estrogen side effects.

Storage

Store the oil solution at room temperature, protected from light - no fridge needed. Out of reach of children.

Practice

PCT / after coming off

Anabolic substances suppress the body's own testosterone production in the research context. Anyone who comes off a cycle (rather than running it continuously) typically uses a post-cycle therapy (PCT) to restart the natural axis (HPTA).

The standard scheme in the research/literature context combines a SERM (tamoxifen and/or clomifene, alternatively enclomiphene) over roughly four weeks, optionally preceded by HCG to re-sensitise the testes before the SERM block. An aromatase inhibitor (anastrozole/exemestane) belongs more to on-cycle estrogen control than to the PCT itself.

Tip: order the PCT items together with the cycle so they are already on hand when you come off.

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Evidence

Sources

  1. 1 Pharmacology of anabolic steroids - comprehensive review. Kicman, Br J Pharmacol, 2008
  2. 2 Effects of androgenic-anabolic steroids in athletes. Hartgens & Kuipers, Sports Med, 2004

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