1976pianoman
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I am planning a test cycle with an oral SD kickstart. Because I have MPB I will be taking finasteride on cycle to minimize hair loss. I read the following at another site in regard to test and finasteride (proscar):
All of these are different testosterone preparations, they all have the same properties as far as hairloss is concerned: they convert to DHT via 5-alpha-reductase enzyme. That's the main reason why testosterone is so androgenic. However, if one takes testosterone along with a 5AR blocker such as Proscar it's not nearly that harmful for your hair. So, if you are concerned about hairloss and are taking testosterone, always use it along with Proscar. Take into account that DHT is an anti-estrogen and blocking it while your body has supraphysiological levels of testosterone might lead to gynecomastia, so it's advisable to combine Proscar with Arimidex (an aromatase inhibitor).
I wasn't planning on getting an AI. I thought Nolvadex for PCT and possibly on-cycle would be sufficient. Do I need an AI as well? I understand there are two different types of gyno if my memory serves me correctly, and maybe there might be cause to need an AI over a SERM in this regard? Also, do I take either Nolva or the AI right off the bat on cycle, or do I wait to see if I develop gyno and then take it? I was planning on a standard Nolva + Clomid PCT. If indeed I need an AI on cycle do I also need one for PCT? Thank you.
All of these are different testosterone preparations, they all have the same properties as far as hairloss is concerned: they convert to DHT via 5-alpha-reductase enzyme. That's the main reason why testosterone is so androgenic. However, if one takes testosterone along with a 5AR blocker such as Proscar it's not nearly that harmful for your hair. So, if you are concerned about hairloss and are taking testosterone, always use it along with Proscar. Take into account that DHT is an anti-estrogen and blocking it while your body has supraphysiological levels of testosterone might lead to gynecomastia, so it's advisable to combine Proscar with Arimidex (an aromatase inhibitor).
I wasn't planning on getting an AI. I thought Nolvadex for PCT and possibly on-cycle would be sufficient. Do I need an AI as well? I understand there are two different types of gyno if my memory serves me correctly, and maybe there might be cause to need an AI over a SERM in this regard? Also, do I take either Nolva or the AI right off the bat on cycle, or do I wait to see if I develop gyno and then take it? I was planning on a standard Nolva + Clomid PCT. If indeed I need an AI on cycle do I also need one for PCT? Thank you.