Jaduar
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Hey guys,
This is my first post on this thread. Given there is very little information on ostarine available, I'll post my experiences and my post cycle information to add to the growing body of info on this new class of drug.
Ok. To start with I have 99% pure powder ostarine in gelatin capsules. I commenced on 6mg mane for 4 weeks, followed by 9mg mane for 12 weeks.
In regards to the positive effects. I definitely noticed increased strength, especially lower body, improved endurance and markedly improved recovery time, allowing me to ride and go to the gym more frequently. I also had a noticeable increase in lean muscle mass, with a loss of body fat.
The side effects I noted were dry mouth, very occassional hot flushes, a decrease in acne, slight decreased libido, increased appetite and increased fatigue. Towards the last few weeks of the cycle I noticed my testes felt slightly softer.
I unfortunately did not get any pre-cycle bloods done, although on the same token I didn't see the need as I've never touched AAS or any substance that may suppress the HPTA axis.
My post-cycle bloods taken late evening (NB. There is always a slight dip in testosterone levels at this time) 3 days post ceasing ostarine are shown below.
Serum GH 8.4mU/L (0.2-20.0)
Serum IGF-1 23.1nmol/L (15-43)
Serum Prolactin 305mU/L (53-360)
Serum LH 4.0 (0.8-7.6)
Serum FSH 2.4 (0.7-11)
Serum B-Estradiol 80pmol/L (<206)
Serum Testo: 3.6nmol/L (8.5-55)
Interpretation of these results indicate marked secondary hypogonadism. Although I did not have baseline bloods, I'll be repeating them in probably a fortnights time. I hope things have largely resolved my then. It's been 1.5wks since I ceased the ostarine, and my testes have definitely returned to pre-ostarine size and texture, and hair growth on my legs, face has started speeding up again.
My initial impression of ostarine. Given it is a propionamide SARM. With higher doses for prolonged periods (>6wks) it most definitely will have some suppressive effects on the HPTA axis. It must be remembered that in the Phase II and III studies 3mg was the maximum dose used for 12 weeks, and this was in elderly males with cancer cachexia and post-menopausal women. Both groups would have significantly lower testosterone levels than a 28 year old male such as myself. Obviously there will be marked individual variation, hence why the drug has not finished it's rigorous testing required for approval. I'm also aware that for a lot of bodybuilders this suppression probably is nowhere near that achieved with high doses of AAS.
I will use ostarine again, but only for short cycles 4-6 weeks and I'll be using IGF-1 at the same time, and will probably get interim blood results, and if required I'll use a bit of HCG during the cycle as well. I'll report back with my followup results early into the new year.
Cheers,
JD
This is my first post on this thread. Given there is very little information on ostarine available, I'll post my experiences and my post cycle information to add to the growing body of info on this new class of drug.
Ok. To start with I have 99% pure powder ostarine in gelatin capsules. I commenced on 6mg mane for 4 weeks, followed by 9mg mane for 12 weeks.
In regards to the positive effects. I definitely noticed increased strength, especially lower body, improved endurance and markedly improved recovery time, allowing me to ride and go to the gym more frequently. I also had a noticeable increase in lean muscle mass, with a loss of body fat.
The side effects I noted were dry mouth, very occassional hot flushes, a decrease in acne, slight decreased libido, increased appetite and increased fatigue. Towards the last few weeks of the cycle I noticed my testes felt slightly softer.
I unfortunately did not get any pre-cycle bloods done, although on the same token I didn't see the need as I've never touched AAS or any substance that may suppress the HPTA axis.
My post-cycle bloods taken late evening (NB. There is always a slight dip in testosterone levels at this time) 3 days post ceasing ostarine are shown below.
Serum GH 8.4mU/L (0.2-20.0)
Serum IGF-1 23.1nmol/L (15-43)
Serum Prolactin 305mU/L (53-360)
Serum LH 4.0 (0.8-7.6)
Serum FSH 2.4 (0.7-11)
Serum B-Estradiol 80pmol/L (<206)
Serum Testo: 3.6nmol/L (8.5-55)
Interpretation of these results indicate marked secondary hypogonadism. Although I did not have baseline bloods, I'll be repeating them in probably a fortnights time. I hope things have largely resolved my then. It's been 1.5wks since I ceased the ostarine, and my testes have definitely returned to pre-ostarine size and texture, and hair growth on my legs, face has started speeding up again.
My initial impression of ostarine. Given it is a propionamide SARM. With higher doses for prolonged periods (>6wks) it most definitely will have some suppressive effects on the HPTA axis. It must be remembered that in the Phase II and III studies 3mg was the maximum dose used for 12 weeks, and this was in elderly males with cancer cachexia and post-menopausal women. Both groups would have significantly lower testosterone levels than a 28 year old male such as myself. Obviously there will be marked individual variation, hence why the drug has not finished it's rigorous testing required for approval. I'm also aware that for a lot of bodybuilders this suppression probably is nowhere near that achieved with high doses of AAS.
I will use ostarine again, but only for short cycles 4-6 weeks and I'll be using IGF-1 at the same time, and will probably get interim blood results, and if required I'll use a bit of HCG during the cycle as well. I'll report back with my followup results early into the new year.
Cheers,
JD
