PCT
Just to update my journey,
After a short oral cycle of 6 weeks I came off rather quicker than optimal (48 hours)in order to be clean for blood tests.First day off I felt very drained but recovered quickly.There is a noticable differance in my energy levels and feeling and reality of strength but the losses are not to bad.I lost 5.5stones in 5 months strict diet and exercise and after 2 weeks off my hormones seem to be kicking in and I have more energy than before the steroid cycle probably due to not carrying around the excess weight.I am not taking any AI or HCG and haven't had any problems,I am taking some liver aids and multi vitamin and mineral supplemaentation.Feel quite healthy actually although still carrying too much fat which I will diet to lose slowly.
I am waiting for an appointment with an endocrinologist on 18 december and hopefully will get some TRT injections then,I had low test for 4 years undiagnosed and felt absolutely terrible,however the exercise and weight loss have helped but not the whole picture so some supplementation is probably needed.The short steroid cycle though showed me how it is to feel good and human again and not tired all the damn time,so I totaly relate to some other posts here and the desparation you feel.It is repairable though so don't give up.Good luck to all here.
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Brother, my advice to you is the same as everyone else here. Keep getting blood tests, before, during, and after all cycles. Oral cycles can shut down your testosterone, as you apparently know, since you're trying to get diagnosed with low T intentionally.
You're in the right place at eroids to learn, I can tell you that. You've been here awhile. Keep reading and learning! You'll be in a place soon where you can start helping other people make smart decisions regarding their own health. SLOW AND STEADY!
As for PCT, which is the title of your thread, did you have questions? OR, were you simply saying that you're NOT doing a PCT, just to get low T for your upcoming blood test?
Hi zuesmarada,
Just giving my experiences for others to read and take what they can from it, I'm not intentionally trying to get low testosterone for TRT,I unfortunately have had it undiagnosed for about 4 years,I know this by the symptoms and how I felt when like tumbleweed decided to give self medication a try as the GP's were not helpful in diagnosing this for whatever reason.
This is a great place to learn though especially for the blood tests and what they mean.I've read your threads and your more patient than me,you've got a good experience coming when you start your TRT,well when you get the dose right anyway.
Thanks for your kind words, brother! Yeah, I'm patient. When I first came to eroids, I was desperate. However, after a few days of reading as much as I could about TRT, I started to realize something:
A LOT OF IMPATIENT FELLAS FUCK THEMSELVES UP BY BEING HASTY!
I understand about feeling like shit. Winter time is my hardest time of year, and I live in Rocky Mountains in the USA, so the short days really affect me negatively. So, for me, I've learned all I can learn about test without simply doing it. Blood test first, pin after that, then I'll get back to living! Of course, that's what these forums are all about. Helping men and women get back to living full, vibrant lives. I wish you well in your own adventures!
Your welcome zuesmarada, possibly I was a bit more relaxed about using steroids as I had used them previously when a much younger man (25-35 years of age), I have been told by those getting TRT that the docs tend to give you enough to get back to normal but a lot tend to do TRT plus with some additional steroid therapy to look and feel better than a basic testosterone course. I will play it by ear but may well go this route as I'm very much enjoying the weight training again. I do understand the docs approach as first do no harm is their motto.
I've also adjusted my training to a 4 day split and one day off,my recovery is down a bit (to be expected) but also the poundages and sets have increased making me need longer recovery periods.Typical workout 45 minutes to an hour followed by 15 minutes cardio (bike) with a minute+ sprint finish