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Does anyone have knowledge of any published research on HPTA recovery post cycle?

ha no worries. Didn't mean to come across like a dick, just annoyed had to postpone the cycle. Today was 1st pin day :(

The table shows that at 3 months before competition his test levels were CLEARLY 2.25. The table also shows that at 3 months prior to competition his body fat was CLEARLY 8.9% Below are pictures to confirm this. I didn't say his body fat levels remained at this level i said his...

Bf is a visual thing. Posted up pics of my condition in my cycle blog won't repost here

Havnt misread the study from the results table 3 months prior to comp his test dropped into the 200s and 3 months prior to comp his bf was at 9%. Regardless thanks for the advice. Bit annoying as I've got everything ready for cycle but hopefully I recover eating above Maintenece

Been cutting since march. long ass time to hold a calorie deficit natty and about 10ish bf. Read a case study re: a natural bodybuilder and the effects dieting for a comp had on him -> test dropped from 922 to 225 3 months out from comp when he was at 9% bf and remained at that level up until...

Got my pre cycle blood work done. Never done a cycle before My test result come back as: Testosterone - 13.9 nmol/l (401 ng/dl) I have been feeling crappy last 2 months no libido etc. put it down to being at a low body fat natty and on a calorie deficit kept the fats up at 90grams cals were at...

Starting my first test e cycle as soon as my bloods come back. Blog for both myself and other people to follow :D Stats: 25 years old 168.2lbs 10% Bf Powerlifting background just got into bodybuilding Before cycle pics attached below. Cycle consisting of. 12 Weeks Test E at 500mg a week 0.25...

IMO natty anyway staying lean is the best way to go. if your diet is in check there is never a need to go above 15% bf.. ever.... if you're a bodybuilder of course. IMO a "bulk" should be more strict that a "cut"

sweet thanks guys

Elbow tendonitis (proper term tendonopathy as there is little to no inflammatory component can be treated in a number of ways but normally resolves by itself over time). Go to see a PT to determine whether its a joint or tendon related problem. Tendon will be treated via ultrasound, frictioning...

When is the best time to take your bloods for pre cycle blood work. Or does it not matter?

Anyone found a decent website in the UK or places around London which offer all the required pre cycle blood work. Ive stumbled across bluehorizonmedicals and their "Athlete Hormone Check" has some of the required stuff. Would what is listed plus a CBC and LH check suffice...

First Cycle Blog 12 weeks 500mg Test E. Classic Bodybuilding Aim Posted a thread couple days ago and now starting the blog for what will be my first cycle. Been told on this forum i have a good base and should respond well to gear. Im natty, 25, 168 at around 9-12% bf pics attached. Classic...

Thanks for the input guys I'm gna start my cycle on the 13th. Will post up a blog on the forum if anyones interested in following!!