From Dflood at bb.com
A few things to count on when running Winstrol alone...
this is for all the "spring breaker esque" posts ive seen recently...i thought id share some songs of experience. this applies to any 6 week winstrol "cycle" at 50mg ED.
1. HPTA shutdown. and relatively quickly. winstrol is NOT a "lightly suppressive" compound. i experienced suppression (i.e. testacles aching, erections that would die after about 5 seconds of innattentaviness) after about 5 days @ 50 mg. This makes PCT with nolva or clomid a must, and i would even suggest a shot of HCG every five days or so to ensure that testicles remain large and happy.
2. Achy joints. this could range from slight aching while lifting in the knees and elbows to complete and utter agony during the slightest movement. i began to feel creaky after about 2.5-3 weeks. i know that many many bros on this board, including BLT have experienced BAD joint pain from winny.
3. Some breakout action. perhaps a few little red pimples on your upper back, maybe the worst acne flair up of your life.
4. The hairloss issue. I have read alot of winstrol "drug profiles". some of them have labeled winstrol as a lightly androgenic, low sides drug. others have called it a highly androgenic drug that can influence high BP, acne, and aggravate hairloss. so i am inclined to base my attitude on my experience and the experiences of others.
That said, many many users claim to experience hairloss on winstrol. personally, i noticed more accumulation of hair in the drain after showering. so if you take a look at your family's elder males, and see baldness, it would be wise to choose another compound if you worry about hairloss.
5. A ****ty lipid profile post cycle. Winstrol has been known to be one of the most destructive drugs of "good cholestrol", while also elevating bad cholesterol. Both niacin and garlic extract should be used during and after winstrol use. i would suggest non flush niacin. they can help rectify HDL/LDL values...
6. 3-7 pounds of muscle, if you respond well, have an excellent diet, and train hard. Also, increased hardness and vascularity if your bf% is already low.
IMO, the gains from running a winny only cycle seem to be miniscule in comparison to the *possible* side effects. if you are interested in running a single compound in order to stave off catabolism, and perhaps add some strength and a few lean pounds, i would choose anavar over winstrol everytime. Although it is more expensive, i have never seen a case of anavar aggravating acne or hairloss, although it will still suppress the HPTA. that should not be a large worry though with proper pct.
*NOTE* i would suggest a 10 week cycle of test only @ 400mg a week over either of these cycles.....with proper ancillaries, it is a lower risk, higher yield compound.
Dflood.....just my .02
