Question regarding cutting cycle and Moon Face???

**PistolPete33** · 11-29-2009, 07:46 AM

I'm currently in PCT of my first ever cycle and I'm starting to plan my next cycle. Don't worry as I won't be starting until around May or so. That being said I got moon face (bloated face esp. around jaw) on this cycle. It was a bulking cycle and I was eating a lot of food but I'm curious if I do a cutting cycle will I still get the moon face if I'm eating MUCH less? I know everyone is different but I would like to get a baseline. If it is 50/50, 30/70%?

Thanks,
Pete

**Kale** · 11-29-2009, 07:51 AM

Moon face can be controlled with Arimidex during a cycle. Its caused by water retention and adex takes care of that for the most part

**Bossman** · 11-29-2009, 09:13 AM

Originally Posted by Kale

Moon face can be controlled with Arimidex during a cycle. Its caused by water retention and adex takes care of that for the most part

Like Kale said, running adex during my cycle has helped with moon face.

I do notice that when cutting for a contest I never get the bloat as bad. The calorie deficit has something to do with it I think. I also dont get nearly as good as a pump in the gym while cutting on cycle. I just dont have that "on" feeling while cutting.

**PistolPete33** · 11-29-2009, 09:37 AM

During my last cycle I took Liquidex from AR-R because I starting having gyno symptoms. I ran this from week 3 until just this week before starting PCT. So, Arimidex would work better at helping with bloat? This is what I was hoping to hear.

Thanks,
Pete

**xephonics** · 11-29-2009, 09:41 AM

l-dex =Anastrozole= arimidex

**PistolPete33** · 11-29-2009, 10:18 AM

Originally Posted by xephonics

l-dex =Anastrozole= arimidex

that's what I thought. I still got Moon Face on it though. Could it be because I was taking in such a low dosage? Only taking it every 3 1/2 days.

**xephonics** · 11-29-2009, 11:04 AM

I usually see it suggested EOD @.25mg (but let some of the vets help there, as I am not extremely knowledgeable on taking it during cycle)

**PistolPete33** · 11-29-2009, 11:25 AM

Originally Posted by xephonics

I usually see it suggested EOD @.25mg (but let some of the vets help there, as I am not extremely knowledgeable on taking it during cycle)

I was taking it at .50mg every 3 1/2 days but only to help prevent gyno symptoms. I'm guessing upping the amount will help.

**Bossman** · 11-29-2009, 03:53 PM

I usually take .5mg EOD. That's enough to reduce the water retention but not lower my estrogen enough to make my dick limp. Of course it depends on the individual.

**oscarjones** · 11-29-2009, 04:19 PM

Estrogen is needed for both sexual upregulation and is anabolic in itself. I think 1mg of A-dex would be a bit high. Try .25mg EOD or .5mg EOD/.25 ED for your next cycle. Start lower then increase if necessary. I have to take .5mg EOD when I use test to prevent puffy nips. To each their own.

**Kale** · 11-29-2009, 04:38 PM

Originally Posted by oscarjones

Estrogen is needed for both sexual upregulation and is anabolic in itself. I think 1mg of A-dex would be a bit high. Try .25mg EOD or .5mg EOD/.25 ED for your next cycle. Start lower then increase if necessary. I have to take .5mg EOD when I use test to prevent puffy nips. To each their own.

I agree