Hey guys, I'm posting to get some insight/feedback regarding my blood work/cycle as I am planning my first cycle, based on the recommended beginner cycle info in the wiki.

Age/Stats: 27 Male, 5'10" 190 lbs, ~15% body fat. Have been working out since 18 y/o and have nutrition down pretty good. Will begin at the 30% above TDEE calorie surplus. I have been on and off maintenance and surplus for years and currently am running the 5 day N-Suns power lifting program to get closer to a natural peak and gain strength before I begin the cycle. On cycle, I plan to run a 6 day PPL with cardio 3x per week or as necessary for blood pressure.

I'd dose 500mg Test E / week, 250 IU HCG EOD for 14-16 weeks depending how things go and how much test is left, have Asin on hand, with Nolvadex ready for PCT. I also would switch esters to Prop toward the end of cycle for a quicker transition to PCT after last pin. I will also have accutane on hand in case acne get excessive though I know it can be heavy on the body. I do not have any acne and have only suffered from moderate acne during the beginner gains period at 18-19 y/o. I will get new bloods 3-4 weeks after cycle begins, or if low/high E symptoms come sooner. Or to be extra simply periodically throughout the entire cycle, as I want to be as dialed in as possible. Then post cycle bloods.

I took this blood test fasted at 10am, and my test/free test results are on the lower end, yet I still get easy erections and have sex daily so sex drive is still high. One thing I am curious of is if prebloods with E2 on the lower end is better off than starting with high E2. It seems both E and test/free test are on the lower end, though I have no heavy symptoms, besides lessened motivation, sleep quality and sex drive. But I can still get all the above to a certain extent.

Questions:

Is there anything else specific to watch out for or use to gauge anything during the cycle? Ex; FAI, SHBG, prolactin levels?

Can I estimate where my T or E will be at with 500mg C / week, 250 UI HCG EOD?

Since switching to a shorter ester will lessen time from last pin to PCT, do I still pin 500mg Prop / week but split up, EOD until 4-5 days before I start my PCT?

Thanks in advance!