Drostanolone propionate is an anabolic/androgenic steroid which is the propionate ester of drostanolone. It is known to be androgenic and anabolic.[citation needed] It is incapable of aromatization and has similar properties to dihydrotestosterone.[citation needed] It has been successfully used as a breast cancer drug, but because of the high risk of virilization, safer options are prescribed. Drostanolone propionate is used primarily by athletes who need to retain strength while losing mass. It is beneficial to runners and athletes who must remain in a certain weight class. It has gained popularity in the bodybuilding community as a diuretic and muscle defining drug. Individuals interested in using the drostanolone propionate are those that are looking to add muscle hardness and density to their physiques, nearly always for the purpose of bodybuilding competitions.
