the_grizz35
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I did two cycles of Deca Durabolin by itself ( I have since found that deca only cycles are a very bad idea). I followed the cycles with PCT including clomid and HCG. During and after the cycles I suffered from erectile dysfunction and lack of libido. In general I also just felt like crap, like I was in a fog and couldnt focus. This also resulted in depression. I assumed that my HPTA was shut down hard so I went to see an endocrinologist. The Doctor ordered blood work which all came back normal (testosterone range in the high 600s & I have posted my test results on this board). The doc felt like I had performance anxiety and it was all mental. I knew that there was something wrong because I just didnt feel the same as before the cycle. During the past few weeks I have found a lot of research that indicates steroids have a huge psychological effect on the body whether you are on or off at the time. This effects the central nervous system greatly due to the presence of a foreign object on your body. Here is an quote from https://thinksteroids.com/steroid-profiles/deca-durabolin/
It also appears less effective or entirely ineffective in activity on nerve cells, certainly on the nerve cells responsible for erectile function. Use of Deca as the sole AAS often results in complete inability to perform sexually.
To combat this problem I took Choline Bitartrate as well as Pantothenic acid which will sort of make the neurotransmitters in the nervous system as well as the brain function required for sexual function.
Sexual arousal occurs not just in the genitals but in the whole body and, especially, in the brain. For men, it actually begins when the brain sends impulses down the spinal cord and out to the nerves that serve the penis. These impulses trigger the production of nitric oxide (NO), which causes penile arteries to dilate and the spongy core of the penis to relax and become engorged with blood. The neurotransmitter that carries the sexual message is acetylcholine (ACh). ACh also seems to control sexual behavior through its activity in the brain. In addition to its direct role in the sexual response, ACh is also the primary chemical the body uses to transmit signals from nerves to skeletal muscles, the muscles that move the body. You need this chemical for muscular control and proper muscle tone. There is reason to believe that enhancing cholinergic neuromuscular transmission will enhance your energy and stamina by raising your ACh levels and that this can provide indirect sexual benefits by allowing you to perform longer and with more energy. Vitamin B5, also known as pantothenic acid or calcium pantothenate, actually seems to enhance endurance by two routes. The first is its already-mentioned role in creating ACh from choline. Second, is its role in the energy-producing Krebs Cycle, which is vital for all living cells.
Doseage : Combinations that many people have found effective include three times as much choline as B5 (for example, 500 - 1,000 mg of B5 in combination with 1,500 - 3,000 mg of choline). It is probably wise to begin with lower doses in this same ratio, and gradually increase the dose as tolerated.
Dopamine also has a huge effect on sexual function and desire. I am also taking a combination of Tyrosine and Phenylalanine which help to increase dopamine levels.
Several lines of evidence link activity of the neurotransmitter dopamine in the brain with sexual behavior. Generally, it appears that higher levels of dopamine are associated with more sexual interest and vice versa. Increased brain dopamine activity caused by taking the drug L-dopa is believed to be the cause of a hypersexuality syndrome in people who take the drug for Parkinsons disease.
L-dopa is a chemical precursor of dopamine (which in turn is a precursor of norepinephrine). In other words, the body uses L-dopa to make dopamine. L-dopa is available only by prescription, but you can also increase your brain dopamine levels by taking the nonprescription amino acids that the body uses to make L-dopa: tyrosine and phenylalanine.
People who have lost interest in sex because they are depressed may benefit from taking doses of 100 to 500 milligrams of L-phenylalanine or L-tyrosine for two weeks. Supplements of vitamin B6, vitamin C, folic acid and copper in addition to the tyrosine or phenylalanine, should help maximize the conversion of L-dopa to dopamine.
My results were astonishing with frequent erections. I finally feel like the old me before the juice, which is fantastic. All this time I thought I was shut down however it was my brains reaction to steroids and its affect on the central nervous system it affected the most. All of these vitamins can be purchased at any health food store for $6 to $8 per bottle. For maximum effect try adding a dopamine antoginist like Dostinex/Cabaser or bromocriptine. You will not be disappointed. The only side effect I have had was a little nausea on the first day that quickly subsided. For the full article see http://www.vrp.com/art/552.asp
It also appears less effective or entirely ineffective in activity on nerve cells, certainly on the nerve cells responsible for erectile function. Use of Deca as the sole AAS often results in complete inability to perform sexually.
To combat this problem I took Choline Bitartrate as well as Pantothenic acid which will sort of make the neurotransmitters in the nervous system as well as the brain function required for sexual function.
Sexual arousal occurs not just in the genitals but in the whole body and, especially, in the brain. For men, it actually begins when the brain sends impulses down the spinal cord and out to the nerves that serve the penis. These impulses trigger the production of nitric oxide (NO), which causes penile arteries to dilate and the spongy core of the penis to relax and become engorged with blood. The neurotransmitter that carries the sexual message is acetylcholine (ACh). ACh also seems to control sexual behavior through its activity in the brain. In addition to its direct role in the sexual response, ACh is also the primary chemical the body uses to transmit signals from nerves to skeletal muscles, the muscles that move the body. You need this chemical for muscular control and proper muscle tone. There is reason to believe that enhancing cholinergic neuromuscular transmission will enhance your energy and stamina by raising your ACh levels and that this can provide indirect sexual benefits by allowing you to perform longer and with more energy. Vitamin B5, also known as pantothenic acid or calcium pantothenate, actually seems to enhance endurance by two routes. The first is its already-mentioned role in creating ACh from choline. Second, is its role in the energy-producing Krebs Cycle, which is vital for all living cells.
Doseage : Combinations that many people have found effective include three times as much choline as B5 (for example, 500 - 1,000 mg of B5 in combination with 1,500 - 3,000 mg of choline). It is probably wise to begin with lower doses in this same ratio, and gradually increase the dose as tolerated.
Dopamine also has a huge effect on sexual function and desire. I am also taking a combination of Tyrosine and Phenylalanine which help to increase dopamine levels.
Several lines of evidence link activity of the neurotransmitter dopamine in the brain with sexual behavior. Generally, it appears that higher levels of dopamine are associated with more sexual interest and vice versa. Increased brain dopamine activity caused by taking the drug L-dopa is believed to be the cause of a hypersexuality syndrome in people who take the drug for Parkinsons disease.
L-dopa is a chemical precursor of dopamine (which in turn is a precursor of norepinephrine). In other words, the body uses L-dopa to make dopamine. L-dopa is available only by prescription, but you can also increase your brain dopamine levels by taking the nonprescription amino acids that the body uses to make L-dopa: tyrosine and phenylalanine.
People who have lost interest in sex because they are depressed may benefit from taking doses of 100 to 500 milligrams of L-phenylalanine or L-tyrosine for two weeks. Supplements of vitamin B6, vitamin C, folic acid and copper in addition to the tyrosine or phenylalanine, should help maximize the conversion of L-dopa to dopamine.
My results were astonishing with frequent erections. I finally feel like the old me before the juice, which is fantastic. All this time I thought I was shut down however it was my brains reaction to steroids and its affect on the central nervous system it affected the most. All of these vitamins can be purchased at any health food store for $6 to $8 per bottle. For maximum effect try adding a dopamine antoginist like Dostinex/Cabaser or bromocriptine. You will not be disappointed. The only side effect I have had was a little nausea on the first day that quickly subsided. For the full article see http://www.vrp.com/art/552.asp
