HPTA - How Many Times Can It Recover?

Hawkins

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How many times can we expect complete recovery and restoration of the male hormonal system due to AAS suppression?

To help eliminate variables and guide the train of thought, let's use "Timmy" as a reference for the question....

Timmy is an above average muscled male in his mid 30s. His diet is on point along with training and recovery methods. Timmy also cycles AAS to assist in his evdevors. His cycles are never extreme and always does an intelligent PCT with ample time between cycles (let's say he does 2 cycles per year - lasting 10 weeks each, not including pct).

Is full recovery likely Cycle after cycle? Or, will he likely see a decline in recovery ability of his system leading to TRT?
 
How many times can we expect complete recovery and restoration of the male hormonal system due to AAS suppression?

To help eliminate variables and guide the train of thought, let's use "Timmy" as a reference for the question....

Timmy is an above average muscled male in his mid 30s. His diet is on point along with training and recovery methods. Timmy also cycles AAS to assist in his evdevors. His cycles are never extreme and always does an intelligent PCT with ample time between cycles (let's say he does 2 cycles per year - lasting 10 weeks each, not including pct).

Is full recovery likely Cycle after cycle? Or, will he likely see a decline in recovery ability of his system leading to TRT?
There's no evidence that the pituitary (the tiny gland in the brain that makes LH/FSH) can permanently atrophy from cycling. It seems to always come back to normal.
It can only atrophy from trauma, tumors or infections, not cycling.
Be aware that both estrogens and excess androgens will TEMPORARILY shutdown pituitary LH/FSH production.

On The Other Hand, testis can and do permanently atrophy from long term steroid use.
That's why HCG (also HMG, LH, FSH) injections come handy to prevent permanent atrophy.
 
Right, but it is not coincidence that lots of dudes are TRT guys and don't pct. I am talking about guys who have years of AAS use under their belt.

Seems like there is a tipping point for recovery...
 
Right, but it is not coincidence that lots of dudes are TRT guys and don't pct. I am talking about guys who have years of AAS use under their belt.

Seems like there is a tipping point for recovery...
I believe there are studies out there and maybe Dr Scally might chime in.
 
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