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[PanamaVet]

Howdy folks, been lurking for a bit, decided to post. I'm rapidly approaching 54 years old, 6'1" and about 225 pounds. I've been actively weightlifting for about 2 years now and been on TRT for about a year. Looking to learn as much as I can before delving into my first cycle. Thanks for having me.

 

[T&H]

Howdy folks, been lurking for a bit, decided to post. I'm rapidly approaching 54 years old, 6'1" and about 225 pounds. I've been actively weightlifting for about 2 years now and been on TRT for about a year. Looking to learn as much as I can before delving into my first cycle. Thanks for having me.

Welcome, glad you joined. Lot's of information can be found searching but also by asking questions. Recommend a 500mg test for your first cycle.

 

[PanamaVet]

Much appreciated, kinda my thoughts too. Problem is, a mere 150/wk has my estradiol at 114, I can only imagine what 500 would do. Obviously I'd need an AI, but was wondering if there were other options that wouldn't lead to so much aromatization. Some in another forum have suggested combining test with either primo, masteron or anavar. My main concern is safety. I'm older, don't wanna stress my body too much. Definitely gonna ask a lot of questions, took me over a half century to reach this juncture, I'm in no hurry.

 

[T&H]

Much appreciated, kinda my thoughts too. Problem is, a mere 150/wk has my estradiol at 114, I can only imagine what 500 would do. Obviously I'd need an AI, but was wondering if there were other options that wouldn't lead to so much aromatization. Some in another forum have suggested combining test with either primo, masteron or anavar. My main concern is safety. I'm older, don't wanna stress my body too much. Definitely gonna ask a lot of questions, took me over a half century to reach this juncture, I'm in no hurry.

Dang, that's high on just 150mg. You'll definitely need an ai.

First cycle should be test only, but...you could add primo as it's relatively safe and can lower estrogen in some people. Ask a question when the time's right and should get some responses.

 

[Leg_locker]

What's your injection frequency like?
Sounds like estrogen is going to be a problem but at least you are already getting BW done.
Unusually advocate for lower test cycles in the beginning you could always try doubling your trt dose and see how that works out

 

[PanamaVet]

What's your injection frequency like?
Sounds like estrogen is going to be a problem but at least you are already getting BW done.
Unusually advocate for lower test cycles in the beginning you could always try doubling your trt dose and see how that works out

I do my injections M-W-F. I'm not a fan of needles, so hesitant about doing ed or eod. If/when I decide to do a cycle, I may reconsider, along with trying subQ. I've seen anecdotal evidence in my TRT therapy Facebook group that it's helpful for some guys. I've only been on it a year, still trying to find that sweet spot.

 

[Leg_locker]

I do my injections M-W-F. I'm not a fan of needles, so hesitant about doing ed or eod. If/when I decide to do a cycle, I may reconsider, along with trying subQ. I've seen anecdotal evidence in my TRT therapy Facebook group that it's helpful for some guys. I've only been on it a year, still trying to find that sweet spot.

Iv never been able to do sub q my body doesn't tolerate it tried multiple carrier oils, techniques always welts and is painfully as hell. Give it a try tho some ppl love it as you said.
When blasting I do ED injections with 27g .5 inch needle if your lean enough it will be shallow IM don't even notice it. Allows me to skip the ai so it's worth it

 

[PanamaVet]

Iv never been able to do sub q my body doesn't tolerate it tried multiple carrier oils, techniques always welts and is painfully as hell. Give it a try tho some ppl love it as you said.
When blasting I do ED injections with 27g .5 inch needle if your lean enough it will be shallow IM don't even notice it. Allows me to skip the ai so it's worth it

Yeah, I'm relatively lean. I use 27g 1/2" now, rotating delts each time. I haven't tried anywhere else, haven't really found a need to. If it ain't broke, don't fix it is my motto.

 

[Seven]

Welcome..

You’ve only been training for two years? Never trained in the past?

 

[narta]

Much appreciated, kinda my thoughts too. Problem is, a mere 150/wk has my estradiol at 114, I can only imagine what 500 would do. Obviously I'd need an AI, but was wondering if there were other options that wouldn't lead to so much aromatization. Some in another forum have suggested combining test with either primo, masteron or anavar. My main concern is safety. I'm older, don't wanna stress my body too much. Definitely gonna ask a lot of questions, took me over a half century to reach this juncture, I'm in no hurry.

Welcome.

What's your SHBG levels?

 

[PanamaVet]

Welcome.

What's your SHBG levels?

A mere 20.

 

[PanamaVet]

Welcome..

You’ve only been training for two years? Never trained in the past?

A brief period of about a year almost 25 years ago, that's it. I was in the Army for 8 years, so I was in shape, but no actual weight training at that time.

 

[Seven]

A brief period of about a year almost 25 years ago, that's it. I was in the Army for 8 years, so I was in shape, but no actual weight training at that time.

What does your training program look like? What’s your goal?