Hey guys! Adlawd here.
Long time lurker, first time poster.
Currently 4 weeks into my first cycle and it’s been a wild ride. Looking for some guidance regarding my bloodwork, test levels and how much AI to use.
- I am: 30, 172cm and 80kg - lifting on and off for most of my life.
- My cycle: 100mg Test Prop EOD
- HCG on Hand for my last 5 weeks
- Arimidex on hand
- Nolva 40/40/20/20 for PCT
For those browsing this and looking for insight I’ll briefly detail my experience.
My brother in-law is a long time user who had incredible results, I watched him go from a weedy kid into an absolute machine. I’d toyed with the idea of running a cycle but wanted to wait until I’d had my first kid and was a bit older. So now was the time.
I settled on doing Prop EOD as I wanted to keep stable levels, get it acting fast and was ok with the idea of pinning EOD. My first injection was an absolute nightmare. I did it in my right glute with the help of my BIL who was showing me the ropes. Within a few hours it was tender and sore, and I had what felt like the beginning of the flu. I felt like I’d been hit by a truck for about 4 days with a proper fucking flu, wether this was test flu, the actual flu, or both - I can’t say. The injection site was swollen and red and I was wondering if it was going to be like this every other time. I could barely sleep on my back or sit. I’d heard Prop could be nasty but I thought this was ridiculous. However, every other pin since had little to mild PiP and no real issues. I’ve been alternating quads with no issue, and getting my wife to do my glute if I need to train legs or have sore legs. It’s been fine.
I will say that those first few weeks are a psycological game. My sleep was restless, I was thinking about the next injection, I had the sweats at night (could’ve just been that initial flu). All adjustments I guess. But, soon, injecting becomes a quick and painless task.
How do I feel? My strength and recovery is fantastic. I’m eating in a calorie surplus and my weight is unchanging but I see my body recomping. People have commented on my posture, shoulders, etc. Libido is up, morning wood most days.
Side effects and blood results: This is the part I’m unsure of. I’ve not really experienced any of the high e2 sides that I’ve read about. BUT my e2 is high I think (452 when it should be <150)? Could be my inexperience to pick up on these things so could use some help.
I have not taken any Arimidex as of yet. I read in most places here and elsewhere that you should not take your AI unless you need it. Because I didn’t notice anything untoward, I have not started it. However, with these blood results, I feel like I could benefit from reducing my e2?
TLDR:
- How high is my e2 in reality for being on this cycle?
- How much arimidex and how often?
- Are my test levels what you would expect for pinning 100mg EOD of Test Prop
- Anything else worth noting?
BLOOD WORK
SERUM ANDROGENS
- Total Testosterone (Centaur) > 52* nmol/L (8.3-29)
- Sex Hormone Binding Globulin 22 nmol/L (11-71)
- Calculated Free Testosterone 1638.1 pmol/L (255.0-725.0)
SERUM HORMONE PROFILE
- LH IU/L < 0.1 (<7)
- OEST2 pmol/L 452 (<150)
KIDNEY/LIVER FUNCTION
- AST 49 (<40)
- ALT 45 (<40)
These were the only two out of range, but I also had just worked out prior to taking the blood test.
NB Test was taken approx. 4 hours after an injection.
Thanks for any help guys! Appreciate it!