I decided to make my first post. I’ve been on T Nation for a couple years now, just reading articles and always learning. I’ve had somewhat of an obsession with steroids… I finally decided I would try epistane… Yes I know, test is better but due to legality, I thought that this would be the best route for me. I have my whole cycle planned out with PCT and cycle assist supps and I took my first few pills of epistane today.
My problem is I research too much, and I look on all these forums and I see people basically saying you’ll need TRT for sure after AAS while a teen. I’m 19. Before you flame me, I’m well aware of the consequences I may face. If I continue on my 5-6 week cycle, will I really be as screwed as some people make it out to be? I just dont understand the magic number “21”. What happens when I turn 21? I know many irresponsible adults who would mess themselves up. So I guess my question is, are all these things about starting younger true even with responsible use?
Here are my stats and cycle plans.
Stats (I’m a competitive powerlifter)
5’5
170lbs 12% Bodyfat
Bench: 315
Squat: 395
DL: 505
Cycle
Epistane (Havoc) 30/40/40/40/40
Liver support ED through cycle and PCT
Cycle assist ED through cycle and PCT
Fish oil ED
Multi ED
The younger you are the less developed your hormonal system is. Shutting it off while you are still maturing and growing hormonally is a lot more risky than doing it when you are fully developed, around age 25 or so but everyone is different so i’m sure age varies to a degree.
You are taking a risk and especially at such a young age. How much of a risk? Who knows, only one way to find out but is it really worth it? Think about it
[quote]eatliftsleep wrote:
The younger you are the less developed your hormonal system is. Shutting it off while you are still maturing and growing hormonally is a lot more risky than doing it when you are fully developed, around age 25 or so but everyone is different so i’m sure age varies to a degree.
You are taking a risk and especially at such a young age. How much of a risk? Who knows, only one way to find out but is it really worth it? Think about it[/quote]
So if I decided to not go through with the cycle, would I be okay seeing as though I’ve only taken two pills? I’m sure nothings affected yet right?
Honestly I am not that well informed on Ph cycles so I can’t answer your question with certainty but I think if you stop now you will be fine. Wait a few more years and use an injectable instead.
Don’t do it. Like stated above you might be fine you might not. Let your natural production work and do its job. Go to the doc spend the 300 dollars have the test done. If you are naturally low then do something about it. Testing now will let you know where you are hell you might be low. Then again you might be hi and just need to adjust your training and diet.
Just like training you got to know where you start at. If i would have been able to have access to info like you all have today i for sure would have got my lvls checked before i did anything. I was always strong, benched 275 ,squatted 315 could single arm dumbbell preacher curl 65 lb for ten reps for sets ( all this done in school lifting class with teacher making sure form was right) while only weighing 113 lbs.
I started pro hormones at 17 and the real stuff at about 18 because i wanted to be bigger and stronger. At 39 now i will have to take it for ever unless i am happy with lvls in the 240 range. (No thanks). I wish someone would have told me to Waite and let my body do its thing because let me tell ya poking yourself sometimes up to 3 times a day can be a pain in the a s s .
So to recap. Get your lvls checked. Tell your doc you want to know what your lvls are. If they are good leave it be. If they are low go from there.