First cycle - some help with bloods please

[Skippy the kangaroo]

Hi team,

A quick introduction, I’m new to the forum but I’ve been lurking a while. My stats are as follows;
5’10” - 84kg (185lbs) - 29 years old - 11.3% bf
I am currently on my first cycle, I am running the following;
500mg test e e3.5d week 1-15
Arimidex 0.5mg e3.5d week 2-15
Novaldex week 17-21
Hcg 500iu per week throughout the cycle

I’ve gotten my bloods done after my 3rd pin (start of week two) prior to starting my AI which I just started today (week 2 day 2). Would appreciate some help dialing in my dose and what your thoughts are on the bloods. Sides are minimal at this stage though felt like I had high blood pressure and flushed prior to starting AI.

Let me know if you need anything else.

Thanks,

Skippy the kangaroo

 

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Would appreciate some help dialing in my dose and what your thoughts are on the bloods.

1g a week of test (500mg E3.5D) is pretty high for a first cycle but I am not really sure what your questions are here?

You have no sides.

You just started.

You didn't tell us your goal.

????

 

[Skippy the kangaroo]

hey mate. Meant to be 250mg e3.5d so 500 total a week.
Trying to increase strength and muscular endurance. Think CrossFit games but for several hours

 

[Skippy the kangaroo]

Wanting help with my estrogen mainly. I’m unsure how to calculate the figures in relation to my AI based on my blood work and what a “good” range would be. Would appreciate any help I can get

 

[MisterSuperGod]

Wanting help with my estrogen mainly. I’m unsure how to calculate the figures in relation to my AI based on my blood work and what a “good” range would be. Would appreciate any help I can get

A good range is whatever you feel good with. Don't go chasing arbitrary numbers.

If you have e2 related side effects then increase your AI, if you don't then let it ride.

 

[Aminoez]

Hey what test source you been using if you don’t mind bro, I’m from aus too.

500 mg a week and your test is 98 is a good test source.
you shouldn’t use anyb AI or sarms as long as you don’t need them, you E2 should be high and as long as it doesn’t bother you with sour nipple leave it as it’s
IMO no need at all for HGC drop it.

 

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A good range is whatever you feel good with. Don't go chasing arbitrary numbers.

^ this exactly.

 

[Mac11wildcat]

Why did you pull bloods 2 weeks In on a long ester? This is like the least useful bloodwork ever. It isn’t a baseline. It isn’t showing a saturated state for total t or e2. It’s too early to see any markers deflect from the cycle..

 

[Skippy the kangaroo]

Thanks guys.

Was just concerned as the estrogen level seemed high and it’s hard to get a sense without going through lots of guys bloods on the same amount. So far have been feeling good so I’ll take that advice on board and run as is

 

[Skippy the kangaroo]

Why did you pull bloods 2 weeks In on a long ester? This is like the least useful bloodwork ever. It isn’t a baseline. It isn’t showing a saturated state for total t or e2. It’s too early to see any markers deflect from the cycle..

I have the funds to run a few throughout the cycle. Planning another at 4 and 8 weeks.
Mostly wanted to make sure the stuff I got was legit and also to try to dial in AI but as the guys have said it was probably a bit unnecessary on that point.

Nice to know it’s proper test though

 

[Mac11wildcat]

I have the funds to run a few throughout the cycle. Planning another at 4 and 8 weeks.
Mostly wanted to make sure the stuff I got was legit and also to try to dial in AI but as the guys have said it was probably a bit unnecessary on that point.

Nice to know it’s proper test though

In the future, pre cycle, 6 weeks in, and 6 weeks post cycle are great times to pull bloods. Should tell you all you need.

 

[Skippy the kangaroo]

In the future, pre cycle, 6 weeks in, and 6 weeks post cycle are great times to pull bloods. Should tell you all you need.

Yeah perfect. Will definitely take that on board.

Planning to run PCT after the 15 then doing a second cycle with EQ added mid next year closer to the event

 

[Mac11wildcat]

If you’re PCTing, include PCT “post cycle@ above. You want time to clear any drugs and see your body’s equilibrium point no matter what the plan is.

 

[Skippy the kangaroo]

If you’re PCTing, include PCT “post cycle@ above. You want time to clear any drugs and see your body’s equilibrium point no matter what the plan is.

So a 2-3 week break post week 15 prior to starting nolva?

 

[Mac11wildcat]

So a 2-3 week break post week 15 prior to starting nolva?

As far as specific PCT strategy, you want test cleared before you tell your body to “turn on” again. So yea. Break to clear. Then start your PCT. Then a few weeks after you finish it, get bloodwork to confirm.

 

[Skippy the kangaroo]

As far as specific PCT strategy, you want test cleared before you tell your body to “turn on” again. So yea. Break to clear. Then start your PCT. Then a few weeks after you finish it, get bloodwork to confirm.

Thanks. Will do. Thoughts on HCG?

 

[Mac11wildcat]

Thanks. Will do. Thoughts on HCG?

Depending on your age you *may* be able to do without it. Personally, I’d rather overdo PCT than under.

 

[Skippy the kangaroo]

Depending on your age you *may* be able to do without it. Personally, I’d rather overdo PCT than under.

Do you think it’s worth running mid cycle and just carrying on through. Or starting at the same time as PCT?

 

[Skippy the kangaroo]

Still zero side effects. Not even oily skin. Is that normal?

 

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Still zero side effects. Not even oily skin. Is that normal?

Yes