I have some pressing questions about my Deca Durabolin 300- Nandrolone Decanoate/Testosterone Enanthate 300 cycle which is currently as listed:
Deca Durabolin- Weeks 1-10 at an estimated 300mg EW
Test E- Weeks 1-12 at an estimated 500-600mg EW
Nolvadex (tamoxifen)- 2 weeks after last Deca Shot so as to avoid any problems with the Deca.
Arimidex- weeks 4-12 .5mg E3D
My first two cycles were both about 8 weeks and consisted of only Test C. My body handles the compound very well as I had no side effects at all. With that being said, I realize this is about as basic of a bulking stack as you’re going to get(Deca/Test). I also understand the need to run your test a couple weeks later than your nandrolone because the half life of the drug is somewhat longer than others, and you need test while Deca is in your body. I’ve done a TON of reading the past month or so on what ancillaries and SERMS to take with this cycle in particular, and I’m confident in my knowledge of what these two compounds are, and the mechanisms by which they act. Here are my questions:
A) I know of the negative effects that some say heighten your chances for gyno, that come from taking Deca with Nolva. I would love a knowledgeable person to inform me if 2 weeks will or will not be a sufficient amount of time for the Deca to clear out of my system so I can continue on with my Nolva for a PCT.
B) I’ve come to understand that it takes a few weeks for these compounds to come to their full effect, hence the beginning of my Arimidex at around the fourth week. Should I start this sooner? Will taking .5mg E3D suffice? Should I switch to E2D? And should I continue the Adex into my PCT?
C) I have Clomid handy as well. I have read reviews and studies stating that Nolva is by far the safer and more efficient choice for PCT. Should I still include the Clomid in the cycle?
D) Finally the question that recieves the most varied answers. I have read MASSIVE amounts of info on the gyno that comes from using Deca. I know Deca-Durabolin - nandrolone decanoate - DOES NOT aromatize to any appreciable degree, but does have about 18% affinity for the progesterone receptor and can induce progestin-gynecomastia in SOME individuals. The thing I cannot seem to get straight is whether or not it is PROGESTERONE or PROLACTIN that causes the gyno. Some believe it’s one or the other and some believe they work synergistically to cause it. Be that as it may I have read that no matter what causes it between the two, it is almost impossible for them to have their effect without large amounts of estrogen in the body. So will my Adex be sufficient in preventing this “Deca Gyno”? Or should I incorporate something like Cabergoline into my cycle as well.
I am very sorry to squash so many questions into one thread but I didn’t know where else to go. I really appreciate anyone who would be so willing as to help me with these questions I have and help me out with making any necessary adjustments to this cycle, if need be. Thanks for the Help!