Winstrol is a very effective steroid when used correctly. It is important to distinguish between the two different forms of administration of Winstrol, since the injectable Winstrol Depot is distinctly more effective than the oral Winstrol. Thus it is preferred by most athletes.

What is special about the injectable Winstrol is that its substance is not as is common in almost all steroids-dissolved in oil it is dissolved in water. Although almost every steroid-experienced bodybuilder knows this difference, the practical application of this knowledge rarely occurs: the injection-free intervals of the compound Winstrol must be distinctly shorter than with the other common steroids. Simplified, this means that Winstrol 50 mg/ml must be injected much more frequently than the oil-dissolved steroids (e.g. Primobolan, Deca Durabolin, Sustanon, etc.). The reason for this is the relative low half-life time of steroids. Those dissolved in water must be injected at least every second day, and best results are observed at a daily injection of 50 mg. The substance stanozolol is a precursor to the dihydrotestosterone and consequently, it prevents Winstrol from aromatizing into estrogens with water retention occuring only rarely. Based on these characteristics the main application of Winstrol is clearly defined in bodybuilding: preparation for a competition. Together with a calorie-reduced diet which is rich in protein Winstrol gives the muscles a continuously harder appearance. Winstrol is usually not used as the only steroid during dieting since, based on its low androgenic component, it does not reliably protect the athlete from losing muscle tissue.

Winstrol, however, is not only especially suited during preparation for a competition but also in a gaining phase. Since it does not cause water retention rapid weight gains with Winstrol are very rare. However a solid muscle gain and an overproportionally strong strength increase occur, usually remaining after use of the compound is discontinued. Bodybuilders who want to build up strength and mass often combine Winstrol with Dianabol (D-bol), Anadrol, Testosterone enanthate, or Deca Durabolin. The effect of Winstrol Depot decreases considerably after a few days and thus an injection at least twice weekly is justitied. However, an undesired accumulation af androgens in the female urganism can occur, resulting in masculinization symptoms. Some deep female voices certainly originated with the intake of Winstrol. However, a dose of 50 mg Winstrol Depot every second day in ambitious female athletes is the rule rather than the exception. Other non-androgenic side effects can occur in men as well as in women, manifesting themselves in headaches, cramps, changes in the HDL and LDL values, and in rare cases, in high blood pressure. Possible liver damage can be estimated as very low when Winstrol is injected; however in large doses an elevation in the liver values is possible.