True, get bloods, everyone is different. I'm 49, I do var, test e, test p/tren a (occasionally), etc. And as many said try a test only cycle, and when you move up, I prefer to do short 8 week cycles to gauge what my sides are going to be. And you probably will get some sides, all depends on what you're doing. With any cycle I get back acne, whiteheads, kind of sucks pushing 50, but it is what it is. Do your research, and ask yourself, are you OK with getting sides?
My first cycle was test e 500mg (split 2x week), I threw in some var, and proviron. Towards the end, some HCG to keep the boys looking good, and then always a PCT (nolva, clomid). I also do 1mg of ameridex about a week or two into cycle to watch the estro, but with the provi, I'm probably OK anyway. Also get some liver protection (liv52), can't be too cautious. I do because I do the var, that's supposed to be mild, but has affected my liver levels.
I get bloods pre-cycle (after a cruise to see what I am normally), during cycle, and post cycle (after PCT). I also have a shit load of at home checks, cholesterol test kits, blood pressure, sugar, this way I know how it's affecting me that way. On top of that I use the Fitbit Surge watch to keep an eye on my pulse (which does go up when I'm doing a cycle due to weight gain, and possible estro).
It's good to look good, but you have to be aware with what's going on inside, not just how you look outside.

Start with a test only (enanthate or cypionate) cycle first. Do not jump into multiple products on your first cycle. Start out low and see how you feel. If you do NOT need TRT but jump in too hard and too fast you can really damage your system to the point of needing TRT. Once on TRT you are on for life usually. Get the blood work posted here there are some very intelligent guys on here that can advise you.

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