Natty Levels Bouncing Back... Point of diminishing returns

[gabos]

Cruising around the forums reading up on different compounds trying to decide what I will do for my next cycle, I begin to wonder what the long term repercussions could be on natty test levels. I have 2 moderate cycles under my belt, both spaced out by about 6 months, and am considering jumping on my next one soon but would like to hear some input from guys who have been cycling for years, and have since stopped cold-turkey.

I know everyone's endocrine systems are different; one guy's natty test levels may never return to normal after just one or two moderate cycles whereas the next guy who has been cycling hardcore stuff for years may have no problem getting his levels right back where they should be if he decide to stop using AAS.

I would just like to hear from people who have actually gone down the dark side for a period of time, and stopped using completely. How were your natty levels affected by the AAS use? On average, how many cycles or years of cycling would you say it takes to permanently affect ones natty levels after coming off?

Just want to responsibly use and reap the benefits of AAS at this point in my life without permanently screwing up my natty levels and having to end up on TRT as a very young man.

Any comments greatly appreciated.. Thanks in advance fellas

 

[Megatron28]

How old are you?

 

[gabos]

How old are you?

I'm 24

 

[Megatron28]

Given your age and the likelihood that your endocrine system is still developing, odds are that you will have a more difficult time bouncing back fully.

 

[Hypnotix]

Being young, like myself. We have a higher chance of losing or severely damaging our natural production. Weigh out the risk/reward.

As you've said, some will always recover, others won't, some will partially.. hard to say. Blood work will be your best friend in regards to tracking your natty levels.

I'm saying this now, I may regret it in the future.. oh well I guess. If I cut my production forever because I went down a certain path, I'm at full understanding that it's my own fault and I should have waited. Did I answer the "are you willing to be pinning test forever question?" I did, with an absolute yes. I've committed and I think if you're worried about it, ask yourself that very question bro.

Risk/Reward. 24, 25, 26.. it's all just how likely will you be to recover. If you make the lifelong commitment, do blood work and prepare yourself for the day you'll need TRT, it's just a matter of time for most individuals.

 

[Mad- scientist]

I cycled a lot of different compounds on and off for about 5 years and when I got my testosterone checked it was at 413ng/dl when I was 24 and then after being off of everything for a little over a year it bumped up to 650ng/dl. It really depends on the individual and where their testosterone levels were before steroids also. It seems like to me the majority of people can run a few moderate cycles before it really starts to effect their testosterone levels but everybody is different and I've heard of people going on TRT after one cycle. I personally believe some one's best chance of not ending up on TRT while using steroids is to use the bare minimum you need to use to get your physique where you want it. Also get your testosterone levels checked through out the year before and after cycles to make sure your recovering correctly.