Collection
DHT derivatives
Steroids built on dihydrotestosterone (DHT). They can't be converted to estrogen.
6 compounds
Educational only. A summary of published research, not medical advice or a recommendation. No doses are listed.
DHT derivatives (6)
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Oxandrolone
Previously approvedAn oral steroid often described as “mild”, though its US approval was pulled in 2023 and it still strains the liver and cholesterol.
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Oxymetholone
FDA-approvedA strong oral steroid used medically for certain anemias, known in bodybuilding for rapid weight and water gain.
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Stanozolol
Previously approvedAn oral and injectable steroid known for a lean, “dry” look, and for sharply lowering HDL (“good”) cholesterol.
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Drostanolone
Previously approvedAn injectable DHT-derived steroid, used in bodybuilding mostly during cutting phases.
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Methenolone
Not approvedA DHT-derived steroid, injected or taken as a tablet, often described by users as mild, though it still shuts down natural testosterone and worsens cholesterol.
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Methasterone
Not approvedA potent oral “designer” steroid once sold as a supplement, and linked to serious liver injury.