Good Times** First Cycle with PSL

FlashRunner

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A little background about me, I'm 47, this is my first ever cycle. I've done some PH a couple of times w/good results in the past.
I weighed 172 going in, with about 20 years of hard lifting behind me. I like to keep my bodyfat between 9-11, & was about 11ish going into the cycle. My diet is pretty clean, & as I mentioned, I've been doing this a while.

Prior to my cycle, I injured my leg pretty severely...like, cut some tendons & stuff. I waited 6 weeks after the injury prior to starting my cycle-unable to squat, but was eager to get going. I knew I could focus on blasting upper body for 3-4 weeks before getting my legs re-involved.
3 weeks into the cycle, (enth & hcg), I inured my shoulder benching...most likely a minor tear. Luckily, I had an upcoming appointment with the ortho, & I learned about TB500 on Ology. I conivnced him to inject the shoulder with cortizone, & started on the TB right away. four weeks later, I'm pretty happy with the results. Of course I'm still taking it pretty easy, focusing on light weights & plenty of reps, but I was repping with 80# DB's today for sets of 15 with no pain.
Truth be told, I could be a little heavier, but I've been keeping my caloric intake down just a bit to help cut a little of the fat off. I'd like to see another 6# by the end of the cycle, with no more BF increase.

So far, I'm up 12 pounds, & in the middle of week 6. I'm really happy with the results so far, I'm definitely stronger, my BF is down, & I've put on some muscle. Downside, is I have a few hemerrhoids that have shown up...& the wife is a little irriated that I won't leave her snatch alone. Serously, like, at least every day, sometimes 2-3 times in a day.
All this gear came from PSL, no complaints here, good stuff!

What is the point of the mid-cycle bloodwork, other than to verify that my gear is good? I've been doing exemestane every day, either 1/2 or a whole of the 20mg tab, & also have the hcg going with the test.
 
The point of mid cycle bloodwork is to make sure you have the right AI dosage by verifying your e2. You don't want to have an onset of gyno if your e2 is to high right? You want to prevent the issue not try and fix it.
 
The point of mid cycle bloodwork is to make sure you have the right AI dosage by verifying your e2. You don't want to have an onset of gyno if your e2 is to high right? You want to prevent the issue not try and fix it.

Do you typically shoot for E2 to be as close to pre-cycle levels, or just within normal range? I haven't experienced any symptoms, & dosing on stane, so I wasn't too concerned about it. I'll get the mids done, I'm just not sure what the target is for e2. I was 12.5 pre, so I guess as long as I'm within range, & not experiencing issues, I'm happy.
 
Do you typically shoot for E2 to be as close to pre-cycle levels, or just within normal range? I haven't experienced any symptoms, & dosing on stane, so I wasn't too concerned about it. I'll get the mids done, I'm just not sure what the target is for e2. I was 12.5 pre, so I guess as long as I'm within range, & not experiencing issues, I'm happy.

You are not shooting for the pre cycle levels its going to be higher adding test to your system and estrogen is needed for muscle building you don't want it to low.

http://www.steroidology.com/forum/a...9-estrogen-forgotten-key-building-muscle.html

Just keep it in range ok to be near the higher end as long as your not sensitive to E2 and start having some high e2 sides.
 
You are not shooting for the pre cycle levels its going to be higher adding test to your system and estrogen is needed for muscle building you don't want it to low.

steroidology.com/forum/anabolic-steroid-forum/672169-estrogen-forgotten-key-building-muscle.html

Just keep it in range ok to be near the higher end as long as your not sensitive to E2 and start having some high e2 sides.
Thanks for the link!
 
Make sure you donate blood too so that your hematocrit doesn't get too high. Blood work will show you where it is at.

You also want to check kidney and liver function on cycle. Prolactin too jf you were runing an 19nor. It is also fun to see how high your testosterone is. I am like a kid on Xmas morning when I get my blood work email. I can't wait to open it up and see what is going on.
 
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Based upon what I've read, these seem to be in line.
I'm up 15 pounds, & my BF is down some but I haven't gotten the numbers on that yet. Looks like about 2 weeks left in cycle.
I'm feeling REALLY tight all of the time, almost like a permanent pump. My libido has slowed some, from 2-3 times a day to maybe every day or every other day. My cardio has gone to shit...partly due to the tightness in everything, partly to the added 15#s.
I donated blood once, it's time to go again next week.
What am I missing? G2G?
 
Your estradiol is a bit high. If you aren't feeling any side effects then some people would say leave it alone, but many people like to keep it in the 25-high 30's range.
 
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Based upon what I've read, these seem to be in line.
I'm up 15 pounds, & my BF is down some but I haven't gotten the numbers on that yet. Looks like about 2 weeks left in cycle.
I'm feeling REALLY tight all of the time, almost like a permanent pump. My libido has slowed some, from 2-3 times a day to maybe every day or every other day. My cardio has gone to shit...partly due to the tightness in everything, partly to the added 15#s.
I donated blood once, it's time to go again next week.
What am I missing? G2G?

You on cycle numbers look good. But it would be nice to have gotten an actual result for your TT instead of >1500.

You pre-cycle numbers show that you suffer from Hypogonadism. Perhaps Primary. You need to go on TRT.
 
Your estradiol is a bit high. If you aren't feeling any side effects then some people would say leave it alone, but many people like to keep it in the 25-high 30's range.

I think it is fine given that he had the Regular Estradiol Assay.
 
You on cycle numbers look good. But it would be nice to have gotten an actual result for your TT instead of >1500.

You pre-cycle numbers show that you suffer from Hypogonadism. Perhaps Primary. You need to go on TRT.

Wtf....I guess I never considered that...wtf is the matter with me...

My last pin will be on the 30th, I have an appt. with my primary care on June 9 for labs. That's probably too close to PCT to get decent results?

If my last pin is the 30th, that leaves me 6 weeks & 2 days before the lab, so I would still be on pct.
Shit....well, what do you think of this.

Ending a week early, last pin on the 23rd, 1000iu hcg starting the 23rd for 10 days. PCT would start on the 13th, & end on the 3rd. That would give me 21 days pct, & 6 days to clear remaining compounds.
It takes a long time for them to schedule labs w/pcp, that's why I'm trying to fit it within the already scheduled lab.

And....since apparently my nuts won't give a shit about re-starting anyway!!! Argh....just not sure what to think.
A couple of years ago, my liver bailed on my & tried to kill me, most likely due to use of PHs, & not taking enough time between cycles.
 
Wtf....I guess I never considered that...wtf is the matter with me...

My last pin will be on the 30th, I have an appt. with my primary care on June 9 for labs. That's probably too close to PCT to get decent results?

If my last pin is the 30th, that leaves me 6 weeks & 2 days before the lab, so I would still be on pct.
Shit....well, what do you think of this.

Ending a week early, last pin on the 23rd, 1000iu hcg starting the 23rd for 10 days. PCT would start on the 13th, & end on the 3rd. That would give me 21 days pct, & 6 days to clear remaining compounds.
It takes a long time for them to schedule labs w/pcp, that's why I'm trying to fit it within the already scheduled lab.

And....since apparently my nuts won't give a shit about re-starting anyway!!! Argh....just not sure what to think.
A couple of years ago, my liver bailed on my & tried to kill me, most likely due to use of PHs, & not taking enough time between cycles.

Not enough time. Your LH and FSH will still be screwed up. You should have gone in for TRT prior yo starting a cycle -- with perfect hindsight.
 
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