I have never focused very well on how long it takes me to recover from a steroid cycle and what nolvadex actually does to me, so I decided to start this journal and provide an accurate account. After my pct, I am also interested in providing feedback on some common libido enhancing supplements that are otc.
Results of Last Cycle
I am finishing a 10 week Test Prop cycle that ended with about 25 days on superdrol. Body recomp results were decent. I appear to have gained about 6-8 lbs lean tissue with no fat gain. My goal with the cycle was to test out the effects of testosterone at dosages between 100-250 mg each week. I varied that dose considerably throughout the cycle.
Side Effects
Even at doses as low as 100 mg Test Prop I still notice considerable hair shedding. It is obvious I have a slight receding hairline from my steroid use thus far, but still otherwise have a full head of hair. Also gyno is quite irritating and the lumps I have increased a great deal in size, but there was no new breast tissue development. This result was exactly what I expected. I did not use nolvadex or any other AI's or SERMs to reduce gyno since I believe them to be bad for the scalp overall. The lumps have already dropped in size now that I am off and pain has largely subsided.
Conclusions
I love running Test at 100-250 mg EW. My libido was barely controlable but it sure was fun! My emotions were a bit tougher to control, but nothing I couldn't handle. I think I can do this regularly to maintain my goal weight of 225-245 lbs or so as long as I can stop the shedding. I may make the decision to use fina or dutasteride lifelong if I want to cycle over longer timeframes as the hairloss is my only major issue with running higher doses. I am not so interested in using minoxidil each day but may consider it eventually.
PCT
I actually waited 10 days after my last shot of Test Prop to start my nolvadex therapy. Other than milk thistle and MVs that is the only compound I plan to use for pct. I waited 10 days instead of 4.5 or so because I wanted to take note of how long it too for the prop to get out of my system. I still felt a pretty strong libido until about 6 days after my last shot. To this day I am still getting morning wood to an extent and have a very good mental drive for sex but only moderate physical abilities now.
My emotions have already calmed down a great deal. I am more cold and calculated mentally and feel less emotional overall (perfect for providing feedback in a journal).
Today I have started nolvadex and am going to use only a lower dose with no tapering. About 20 mg actual nolvadex from pheonix labs each day in one dose. This is in part to conserve money and also to see how effective nolvadex is at this dose.
I plan to run no other compounds along with it except for very low dose viagra and/or cialis when I need to perform at my on cycle levels.
I'll post more as I experience changes throughout pct. Next post will outline some of what I want to try regarding libido enhancement after the cycle.
In about 5-6 weeks I will get bloodwork done (already paid for by direct labs) and will post the results. I am particularly concerned about cholesterol (being too low) and AST/ALT/GGT values for my liver being too high. Will let you all know how that goes.
Results of Last Cycle
I am finishing a 10 week Test Prop cycle that ended with about 25 days on superdrol. Body recomp results were decent. I appear to have gained about 6-8 lbs lean tissue with no fat gain. My goal with the cycle was to test out the effects of testosterone at dosages between 100-250 mg each week. I varied that dose considerably throughout the cycle.
Side Effects
Even at doses as low as 100 mg Test Prop I still notice considerable hair shedding. It is obvious I have a slight receding hairline from my steroid use thus far, but still otherwise have a full head of hair. Also gyno is quite irritating and the lumps I have increased a great deal in size, but there was no new breast tissue development. This result was exactly what I expected. I did not use nolvadex or any other AI's or SERMs to reduce gyno since I believe them to be bad for the scalp overall. The lumps have already dropped in size now that I am off and pain has largely subsided.
Conclusions
I love running Test at 100-250 mg EW. My libido was barely controlable but it sure was fun! My emotions were a bit tougher to control, but nothing I couldn't handle. I think I can do this regularly to maintain my goal weight of 225-245 lbs or so as long as I can stop the shedding. I may make the decision to use fina or dutasteride lifelong if I want to cycle over longer timeframes as the hairloss is my only major issue with running higher doses. I am not so interested in using minoxidil each day but may consider it eventually.
PCT
I actually waited 10 days after my last shot of Test Prop to start my nolvadex therapy. Other than milk thistle and MVs that is the only compound I plan to use for pct. I waited 10 days instead of 4.5 or so because I wanted to take note of how long it too for the prop to get out of my system. I still felt a pretty strong libido until about 6 days after my last shot. To this day I am still getting morning wood to an extent and have a very good mental drive for sex but only moderate physical abilities now.
My emotions have already calmed down a great deal. I am more cold and calculated mentally and feel less emotional overall (perfect for providing feedback in a journal).
Today I have started nolvadex and am going to use only a lower dose with no tapering. About 20 mg actual nolvadex from pheonix labs each day in one dose. This is in part to conserve money and also to see how effective nolvadex is at this dose.
I plan to run no other compounds along with it except for very low dose viagra and/or cialis when I need to perform at my on cycle levels.
I'll post more as I experience changes throughout pct. Next post will outline some of what I want to try regarding libido enhancement after the cycle.
In about 5-6 weeks I will get bloodwork done (already paid for by direct labs) and will post the results. I am particularly concerned about cholesterol (being too low) and AST/ALT/GGT values for my liver being too high. Will let you all know how that goes.