I've chosen to do a Prop-only beginner cycle - a bit of an odd choice, but I have my reasons:
1.) It's out of the system fast, so if anything goes wrong I can catch it and treat it early.
2.) The possibility of permanent HPTA shutdown. A REMOTE possibility, I know, but I am already aware of two cases of this, and I'd like to minimize it as much as possible. If I notice any alarming testicular atrophy, I can stop the prop and start Clomid/Nolva immediately.
I don't mind the injections. That's life. Cypionate and Enanthate are attractive, but until I know exactly how my balls will react to alot of exogenous test in my system, I perfer to use a short-acting ester.
I have questions:
1.) As far as I know, the correct dosage is 100mg eod. Is this correct? Is there a "magic number?" The magic number for cyp and enanthate is usually 500mg/week, so I assume prop has some "ideal" dose for beginners.
2.) I'm VERY concerned about mitigating the possibility of permanent HPTA shutdown, so I want to use ancillaries/PCT drugs DURING my cycle, if that would do the trick. So, clomid? Nolva? Both? HCG is not an option for me, neither is arimidex.
3.) Since I'm using prop, do I still need 10 weeks of it? I doubt it, since it begins to act very quickly and I'll see gains much sooner than with longer acting esters. How long should my cycle be?
4.) Costs. I'll probably need moer vials of prop, but prop is cheaper, as far as I know.
I'd appreciate thoughts, comments.