Research compound encyclopedia
Hormone, anabolic & androgen-receptor research compounds
Androgens, anabolic steroids, selective androgen-receptor modulators and related compounds. These are scheduled substances in South Africa; this section is educational, reports what the literature measured, and carries no use guidance of any kind.
14 profiles · Androgens and anabolic steroids are scheduled substances in South Africa (prescription-only under the Medicines and Related Substances Act) and are prohibited in sport. SARM-class compounds are unapproved for human use anywhere. Educational content only — no use guidance.
Clomiphene CitrateA selective oestrogen-receptor modulator that raises LH, FSH and testosterone by blocking oestrogen feedback — used off-label in male hypogonadism and infertility.DHEA (Dehydroepiandrosterone)An adrenal steroid prehormone that the body converts into androgens and oestrogens; levels fall steadily with age.Enclomiphene CitrateThe trans-isomer of clomiphene — an oral oestrogen-receptor antagonist that raises LH, FSH and testosterone while preserving sperm production.Enobosarm (Ostarine)A non-steroidal selective androgen receptor modulator (SARM) taken orally, studied for cancer cachexia and AR-positive breast cancer.In stock · research overviewEPO (Erythropoietin)The kidney-derived glycoprotein hormone that drives red-cell production.Ligandrol (LGD-4033)A non-steroidal SARM developed for muscle wasting, prohibited by WADA since 2018 and sold illicitly.Nandrolone DecanoateA 19-nortestosterone anabolic steroid with a high anabolic-to-androgenic ratio, used clinically in some anaemia, osteoporosis and wasting settings.OxandroloneAn oral anabolic steroid studied clinically for severe burns, muscle wasting and Duchenne dystrophy.RAD-140 (Testolone)A non-steroidal SARM studied in breast-cancer models and neuroprotection, found in illicit "bodybuilding" supplements.Somatropin (Human Growth Hormone)Recombinant human growth hormone — the 191-amino-acid pituitary hormone that secretagogues stimulate indirectly.Testosterone CypionateA long-chain ester of testosterone given by intramuscular or subcutaneous injection, used clinically in testosterone deficiency and gender-affirming care.Testosterone EnanthateA testosterone ester with a heptanoate chain, one of the oldest injectable androgen preparations.TrenboloneA potent 19-nor anabolic steroid approved only as a veterinary growth promoter for cattle — never as a human medicine.YK-11A steroidal partial androgen-receptor agonist reported to raise follistatin expression in muscle cells — sold illicitly as a "myostatin inhibitor".
Research reference only — not medical advice, no guidance on human use.