First Test E Cycle, Should I Wait?


Stats: 21yrs, 5’11, 190lbs
Max: Squat315 Bench275 Dead500

Have been training for 5 years. Started at 145lbs. Have been thinking of doing a test e cycle for a little over a year now, and put in my order yesterday. My cycle would be as follows,

1-10 Test E 500mg/wk
5-10 HCG 250ius 2x/wk

PCT: Clomid 100/100/50/50
Nolvadex 40/40/20/20

My question is, based on the picture I have provided (if it showed up), should I wait until next fall to begin cycling? I could always add in D-Bol for the first 4 weeks, but I would rather keep it simple at first.

[quote]CougarPride wrote:
Stats: 21yrs, 5’11, 190lbs
Max: Squat315 Bench275 Dead500

Have been training for 5 years. Started at 145lbs. Have been thinking of doing a test e cycle for a little over a year now, and put in my order yesterday. My cycle would be as follows,

1-10 Test E 500mg/wk
5-10 HCG 250ius 2x/wk

PCT: Clomid 100/100/50/50
Nolvadex 40/40/20/20

My question is, based on the picture I have provided (if it showed up), should I wait until next fall to begin cycling? I could always add in D-Bol for the first 4 weeks, but I would rather keep it simple at first.
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I would start the hcg from the beginning, up to 3 days before pct.I would also add dbol as you mentioned.

Also forgot to mention I would be running aromasin 12.5mg EOD to E3D depending on estrogen related symptoms. As far as running the HCG as you mentioned, I read in quite a few places that running HCG over a long period of time can actually lead to desensitization…so I figured running it weeks 5-10 would get my balls back and primed ready for PCT, and still be beneficial…

For first cycle use only test, believe me for first time is enough. I would as well recommend you to ditch hcg, you don’t need it. For pct someone recommended just to use nolvadex, i would also wanted to hear someones opinion on this.

I will probably only use test for this cycle. As far as not needing HCG, it is something that I would rather be safe than sorry with. I would rather spend the extra money and have it than have to recover shut down testicles after a cycle. I have heard of people only using nolvadex over clomid as well for pct, but again, I would rather cover all bases.

[quote]CougarPride wrote:
I will probably only use test for this cycle. As far as not needing HCG, it is something that I would rather be safe than sorry with. I would rather spend the extra money and have it than have to recover shut down testicles after a cycle. I have heard of people only using nolvadex over clomid as well for pct, but again, I would rather cover all bases. [/quote]
I got you on that one better be safe than sorry, but you’re not using big doses. During cycle only what you need is arimidex.

I did my first cycle last year, a supposed to use test and EQ but i only use test. Also for second cycle i just use test but a little bit higher dose. I am new at this just like you, except i am little bigger and i waited for my cycle until i am 25.

well…since you are deciding to do this at the tender age of 21… it’s safe to say you will have to be on it for life.

the first cycle yields the greatest gains

taking these two things into account, i would strongly suggest not listening to anyone who parrots “test only first cycle”…

there are incredible gains to be had…

I dont really know whether you are being serious, or just being a prick. Either way, other than my age, I have done more than enough research to know all of the things that I need to promote a healthy recovery. You cannot deny the fact that my cycle is well rounded and fundamentally sound. I agree that I may be a little young, which is why I have considered moving my planned cycle back to next fall, when I will be almost 22, to see if I can gain anymore weight naturally.

[quote]CougarPride wrote:
I dont really know whether you are being serious, or just being a prick. Either way, other than my age, I have done more than enough research to know all of the things that I need to promote a healthy recovery. You cannot deny the fact that my cycle is well rounded and fundamentally sound. I agree that I may be a little young, which is why I have considered moving my planned cycle back to next fall, when I will be almost 22, to see if I can gain anymore weight naturally. [/quote]

more than enough research…

every cycle you do chips away at your ability to recover optimal testosterone production…

so yes, i was being completely serious. i started at age 20, and will be on for life…

I do not think it would be smart, for anyone, to do a cycle that extensive for their first cycle. Are you saying that you are never going to come off steroids completely? Not even take breaks? Thats pretty extreme lol. Thanks for the input though

[quote]CougarPride wrote:
I do not think it would be smart, for anyone, to do a cycle that extensive for their first cycle. Are you saying that you are never going to come off steroids completely? Not even take breaks? Thats pretty extreme lol. Thanks for the input though [/quote]

injecting yourself with anything is pretty extreme…

my breaks consist of 150mg test E/week for 6-8 weeks

^^150 huh, honestly im beginning to steer that way myself, i was thinking around that dose of test alongside 500-750iu of hcg. Id rather not say goodbye to my testes just yet. Is 150 enough to keep from losing the gains you acquire or is it the short span of 6-8 weeks that helps with that? Btw WW glad to see you back, I thought all the wisdom left.

Any how OP, I feel like the question of when you are ready is more of a mental/moral issue than an age issue and since I remember your name from a prior post which I believe had to do with prohormones I think you are already there. (TBH your face looks familiar to me, but even if you did go to UH it shouldn’t be familiar, because it shouldnt be posted talking about drugs). When people say that you should wait because your hormones are already at their peak, it doesn’t mean much if your ‘peak’ happens to be the nut low. So really its the willingness to throw yourself into something that will:

A) Potentially damage yourself
B) Potentially get your arrested
C) Cost you alot of money
D) Definitely shorten your life span

BTW the assessment that you will be on some dose for life is probably accurate. If not by virtue of the need for TRT, it will be by the need to continue progress considering you will achieve ZERO lasting gains beyond your first circle or two.

That being said definitely use HCG, you wont regret it although you wont realize it until you do a cycle without it. You are right that it can lead to a decreased sensitivity to the LH hormone it mimics, but that is more the result of high high doses used erroneously during pct (think several thousand per week) rather than small doses over the long term. Not much fear of too much considering the exogenous test drops your natural LH production, which is why your nuts shrink to begin with. LH production by the HPTA will be dampened slightly (nothing comes free) but PCT should help that, notably clomid.

12.5 mg E3D of aromasin is too little. Standard dose is 25mg/day (12.5 2x/day) and if you have any tendency toward gyno you should start there. Since you dont know if you have any tendency toward gyno, start there anyway and adjust. Dry achy joints and low libido → too little estrogen, low libido and excess water retention–> too much.

As for how extreme your first cycle should be, I did test/tren my first go and I lived to talk about it so go nuts. I actually wasnt all that impressed with Dbol, but what the hell take it anyway. You might gain more weight if you take it at the end rather than the beginning, but since I only really noticed strength on it, you can take it at the front at least it will give you something to play with until the test starts working its magic.

The last time I got my blood work done back in sept, my test was at mid 500’s. I’d say that is the lower end of normal, for my age. And as far as the risks of using AAS, I believe that I have covered everything that I need to ensure a proper recovery. I do not think that one cycle of test will shut me down forever, or permanently damage my hpta.

There are others out there who have done harder cycles for their first time, and they have all seemed to recover fine. I have already sent my money in for my order, so what’s done is done. That is interesting on the aromasin though, everywhere I read seemed to say 12.5mg every other day is fine. I will have to look more into it now. Thank you for all the feedback.

And about that post on the HDrol that I took last march, Itwo months ago I did a 4 week cycle of HCGenerate, Clomid, and Nolvadex, to try an get my sex drive back up to normal. I actually dropped the nolvadex after week. 2 because my nipples were extremely hard, and it decreased my libido. I think the pct worked however, and I am starting to notice myself back to normal.

I am starting to wonder if it is my general anxiety that is causing the ocassional libido issue, and not my hormones… All in all I think the second pct was worth it, however, I can say that the HCGenerate was the biggest waste of money, as it did absolutely nothing for me. And I know this because I started taking it two weeks before the serms. I can honestly say that I am very hesitant about starting my first real cycle.

I can tell you that I have been reading on these forums for over two years trying to learn as much as I could before jumping into things. I at least want to try 1 cycle in my lifetime…I am usually cautious about making rash decisions, but I believe I have prepared my cycle in the right way to set myself up for a good recovery. Which I’m sure we can all agree on.

^^150 huh, honestly im beginning to steer that way myself, i was thinking around that dose of test alongside 500-750iu of hcg. Id rather not say goodbye to my testes just yet. Is 150 enough to keep from losing the gains you acquire or is it the short span of 6-8 weeks that helps with that? Btw WW glad to see you back, I thought all the wisdom left.

Any how OP, I feel like the question of when you are ready is more of a mental/moral issue than an age issue and since I remember your name from a prior post which I believe had to do with prohormones I think you are already there. (TBH your face looks familiar to me, but even if you did go to UH it shouldn’t be familiar, because it shouldnt be posted talking about drugs). When people say that you should wait because your hormones are already at their peak, it doesn’t mean much if your ‘peak’ happens to be the nut low. So really its the willingness to throw yourself into something that will:

A) Potentially damage yourself
B) Potentially get your arrested
C) Cost you alot of money
D) Definitely shorten your life span

BTW the assessment that you will be on some dose for life is probably accurate. If not by virtue of the need for TRT, it will be by the need to continue progress considering you will achieve ZERO lasting gains beyond your first circle or two.

That being said definitely use HCG, you wont regret it although you wont realize it until you do a cycle without it. You are right that it can lead to a decreased sensitivity to the LH hormone it mimics, but that is more the result of high high doses used erroneously during pct (think several thousand per week) rather than small doses over the long term. Not much fear of too much considering the exogenous test drops your natural LH production, which is why your nuts shrink to begin with. LH production by the HPTA will be dampened slightly (nothing comes free) but PCT should help that, notably clomid.

12.5 mg E3D of aromasin is too little. Standard dose is 25mg/day (12.5 2x/day) and if you have any tendency toward gyno you should start there. Since you dont know if you have any tendency toward gyno, start there anyway and adjust. Dry achy joints and low libido → too little estrogen, low libido and excess water retention–> too much.

As for how extreme your first cycle should be, I did test/tren my first go and I lived to talk about it so go nuts. I actually wasnt all that impressed with Dbol, but what the hell take it anyway. You might gain more weight if you take it at the end rather than the beginning, but since I only really noticed strength on it, you can take it at the front at least it will give you something to play with until the test starts working its magic.

CMI

Well Fuck don’t scare him to much with the shortened life span thing. I sure as shit hope that doesn’t happen for me lol. I bet most people on here that tell people to wait were not at there maximum potential naturally and were not at least 30.
That being said I like your other advice and willingness to help a fellow newbie on his journey, it is admirable and we appreciate it.
Go ahead and flame the people with no research running a billion grams of tren deca and test with no ai or pct I will be right behind you. op seems knowledgeable though. Got a question for you CMI. I started hcg at week 1 and plan on running it throughout
until week 13 of a 12 week cycle. I have saw conflicting research on how long to run it for? I am running 250IU 2x week. So a moderate dose and balls are working fine 5 weeks in. I don’t want to desensitize though at extended periods and was thinking of upping the dosage the last two weeks to 500iu 2x a week. DO you see any problems with this or is this a good plan?

Stats: 21yrs, 5’11, 190lbs
Max: Squat315 Bench275 Dead500

Have been training for 5 years. Started at 145lbs. Have been thinking of doing a test e cycle for a little over a year now, and put in my order yesterday. My cycle would be as follows,

1-10 Test E 500mg/wk
5-10 HCG 250ius 2x/wk

PCT: Clomid 100/100/50/50
Nolvadex 40/40/20/20

My question is, based on the picture I have provided (if it showed up), should I wait until next fall to begin cycling? I could always add in D-Bol for the first 4 weeks, but I would rather keep it simple at first.

GOOD CYCLE / I am running the same one for my first time lol. 5 weeks in and up 13 lbs set a pr for bench and deadlift last week.
Yes keep it simple the first one for sure. I did throw in dbol for the first 4 weeks and it will give you a huge strength gain right away but it is fleeting but by that time the test working even if you don’t feel it yet. With the test e taking awhile to kick in you should be able to decipher any sides will probably be from dbol if you have any first 3 weeks. I have been running hcg since week 1, there is conflicting info about this, and week 1 probably is to early but I would prefer not to get shutdown then get shutdown and try restart( still waiting on info for dosages from some people and how long) but I have been doing 250iu 2x a week right after pins just makes it easier that way. Only thing I have encountered so far was on week 3 of 500mg test e and 30mg dbol is I upped my adex dosage to .25 ed instead of eod to deal with some water retention and an itchy nip. Well that didn’t make me feel very well. I don’t think I respond to adex very well and have heard of other people experiencing the same thing. PCT looks fine it is the same I have planned I have heard that clomid turns you into a whiney bitch though so if that happens to me I will probably drop it and just continue with nova. Just like you I am trying to keep dosages moderate first time, decipher any sides I may experience, keep the drugs the ai, serm adequate and cover all bases but not over do it and put unnecessary drugs into the system. Good luck and keep me posted

Most guys should certainly be able to recover fine from a cycle like this. I don’t know where some of these comments come from.

I do have to question the timing, though, given your lingering problems with libido from pro-hormones. You should mot start any new cycle until you feel entirely recovered from a previous cycle, no matter how long it takes. Also, maybe you are one of the rare guys who don’t recover very well.

Well the whole damage your body thing is more pertinent for long term use which is quite likely if you start AAS, because chances are you will keep using and need to continue use. Just the way it is, you don’t do just one.

As far as lifespan you have to understand that AAS is not for your health, its for quality of life if you deem its benefits quality. Face it, men die faster than women, and hormones play a big part of that. Steroids can cause cardiac hypertrophy, high blood pressure, accelerate the growth of cancer (HGH especially does this) visceral growth, not to mention alter blood lipid profiles etc, and arterial plaques that high levels of insulin and sugars can cause which are typical in the BB diet. You want to live forever eat like a rural chinese woman but chances are you wont see your kids grow up if you blast 5g of steroids every week for years, if you can conceive them anyway.

Just to point out, yes it is probably anxiety that causes your libido issues. I was definitely in the same boat for longer than I ought to have been, but one thing exogenous test does is make you more alpha- confident and lusty. For me at least that is one of the greatest appeals of steroid use and again will help push you in the direction of cycling again or taking some dose indefinitely, you will see. If you want a sexual oomph you can always take some proviron, it serves little purpose other than to keep some free test circulating. Avoid 19nor at big doses because prolactin sucks, and buy some taladafil or viagra because its offered pretty much anywhere you are buying drugs from anyway.

To answer your question that dose of hcg is fine, in fact if you run 500iu a week for the whole time you may not need to bump it up. 500 I would call a low dose and 1000 I would call a moderate dose. I wouldnt run 1000/wk for the whole cycle thats for sure, but you could probably get away with it.

This turned into a really good thread. Thanks for all the replies and advice, as well as experiences you guys are sharing with me. It’s interesting to hear other peoples stories