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oralandrogen

Mestanolone

Ermalone17α-methyl-DHTMethyldihydrotestosterone
107
Anabolic Ratio
142
Androgenic Ratio
0.4d
Half-Life

17α-methylated dihydrotestosterone. Purely androgenic with only modest anabolic activity in muscle (like all DHT derivatives, it is inactivated by 3α-HSD in muscle). Historically used for hypogonadism in Germany (Ermalone). Produces pronounced strength and aggression effects with limited mass gains.

Mechanism of Action

Direct DHT derivative — cannot aromatize. Rapid inactivation by 3α-HSD in skeletal muscle limits anabolic effect. 17α-methylation provides oral activity but adds hepatotoxicity. Strong AR binding with primarily androgenic (CNS, aggression) output. Similar mechanistic profile to Proviron but more potent and more hepatotoxic.

Mestanolone molecule
Molecular structure

Typical Dosing

140 mg
low / week
280 mg
moderate / week
490 mg
high / week

⚠ Warning Flags

  • Rarely available — significant counterfeiting risk
  • Hair loss acceleration (DHT-derived)

Effect Profile

Muscle Protein Synthesis
3Low
Nitrogen Retention
3Low
Strength Gains
6Moderate
Red Blood Cell Production
2Minimal
Fat Loss
4Low
Glycogen Storage
3Low
Recovery Speed
4Low
Collagen Synthesis
2Minimal

Side Effect Profile

Hormonal Suppression
5Moderate
Estrogenic Effects
1Minimal
Androgenic Effects
6Moderate
Cardiovascular Strain
5Moderate
Liver Stress
5Moderate
Insulin Resistance
2Minimal
Mood Changes
5Moderate
Prostate Risk
5Moderate

Research Studies

The effect of male hormone on the protein and energy metabolism of castrate dogs

Kochakian CD, Murlin JR. · 1936

PubMed

Foundational nitrogen-balance studies establishing DHT-derived androgens' effects on protein metabolism; mestanolone's methylated DHT structure was characterized in follow-up work confirming its androgenic dominance over anabolic selectivity.