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To start with id run the test-e for at least 16 weeks not sure how many mg per ml your running there though..,12 weeks on test-e and things are just getting good,then you stop-this sucks this is why im a 16 week fan..,i would only use the nolva if i was getiing puffy or itchy nipples as i am not keen on it,get some arimidex or adex,use .25ed for the whole cycle,continue using into your pct where nolva/clomid and maybe hcg can be used but only if your balls are struggling to come back,if this is your first cycle this should not be the case
Why are we all recommending using AI's in such simple cycles. Its about keeping your estrogen in check but with the doses I'm sure he is going to run with the AI I'm willing to bet he will run is estradiol levels too low. In this type of simple cycles like Test or Test/dbol AI's are best used by those who are overly gyno prone IMO. Estrogen is an important hormone for growth.... I know that might be shocking....
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The first hormone we need to keep an eye on. Many AAS convert to estrogen via the aromatization process. Some AAS are worse than others. Also, estrogen spikes after a cycle. High levels of estrogen leads to gyno, water retention, fat storage etc. Estrogen plays a key role in progesterone related gyno. We either block its receptors with SERMS or reduce its production with AIs. We watch estrogen levels during a cycle and in PCT. Lowering estrogen too much will mess up your blood lipids. Letting it get out of control will cause sides like gyno, water retention etc. Estrogen plays a role in IGF-1 levels, may lower IGF-1 when blocked with a SERM. Estrogen is also beneficial hormone when bulking, promoting higher androgen receptor concentrations (!). It also is beneficial in another way - its supposed to act as an anti-inflammatory - this means blocking or reducing it too much during a heavy bulking cycle can result in injury to joints. Obviously different estrogen levels are desired for different goals, and it is not always good to block its action or its production. Usually, while bulking, estrogen is allowed to rise unless gyno or water retention (leading to high blood pressure) becomes a problem. When cutting and shedding water and lifting a little lighter (contest prep for example) estrogen is usually dropped with an AI. Proper diet and training can help the bad side effects high estrogen can have.