From what I understand, my hematocrit may indeed raise over the next few weeks, since the undecylenate ester of EQ is so long. However, I've had pre-workouts, like Dust Extreme, raise my blood pressure way more than this cycle has. So I really don't think the elevated hematocrit side of EQ is as bad as some say it is. My fave side is the increased hunger, as it's pretty difficult for weight to stick on me. I've gained 20 lbs in 6 weeks. I'm always starving on this stuff, it's awesome. Also, my estradiol is at 16, which is great because I haven't taken any AI. I've heard EQ converts to an anti estrogen, perhaps that's why. From my experience so far, I really don't understand the people claiming EQ "does nothing." That may be true for someone on gear for years and years, but it has worked wonders for me, and has pretty much 0 negative sides. Seems like the all around best/safest compound to me. I think I'll run it every cycle.