HPTA question. Please help

[bert003]

How does one realize that he is HPTA shutdown?

I mean what are the visual effects? No sperm production, no erection... what?

[gixxerboy1]

blood test is the real only way. But symptoms can vary. Erection issues, depression, loss of energy. weight loss or gain. There are no visible things you can look at

[Bonaparte]

Well, what are you using?

[bert003]

Thanks for your replies. Just started var at 20mg ed, all dose in the morning.

Any opinions please?

Thanks again

[Bonaparte]

Oh. Actual shutdown should never be a concern with that. It'll just supress you a bit.

[bert003]

Thanks Bonaparte. Good to hear that.

As PCT I was planning tamoxifen. Btw, I am doing a cycle of 7 weeks with 20mg var ed.

For how long do you suggest tamoxifen and what dosage ed pls?

Thanks

[Chizzled]

Thanks Bonaparte. Good to hear that.

As PCT I was planning tamoxifen. Btw, I am doing a cycle of 7 weeks with 20mg var ed.

For how long do you suggest tamoxifen and what dosage ed pls?

Thanks

From what I have read 20mg ed of var is extremely weak. i think females take that dose. I normally see 60-100mg ED. 20mg ed is a waste imo.

[funkymonk]

From what I have read 20mg ed of var is extremely weak. i think females take that dose. I normally see 60-100mg ED. 20mg ed is a waste imo.

Agreed, and without a test base it's just stupid.

[bert003]

steriod effectiveness is different for every individual.

You cannot say it is stupid just because maybe it wont work for you.

Am already seeing muscle hardness and am still in week 1.

Thanks for your opinions though.

Now what about tamoxifen pct pls? Dosage? Days?

[Bonaparte]

Tamox: 20mg daily for 4 weeks should be plenty.

[bert003]

So should i do tamox for 3 weeks at 20mg ed instead of 4 weeks?

[guitario]

With 20mg of Anavar, 3 weeks should be enough, but generally you should run for 4 weeks with stronger cycles.

Btw there is no such thing as a waste, it just depends on your goals. If you're cutting and preserving muscle mass then 20mg with no test is perfectly fine. If you want to bulk up or have a decent change in physique then you either need to up the dose to 50mg plus or add some test to it.

There are no absolutes, just make sure you know what you're doing and why.

[bert003]

Thanks guitario.

Yes that's exactly my point. My goal is cutting and preserving muscle mass.

However i read that some noticeable gains can also be observed at that dose of 20mg.

Anyway, the more gains the better

Thanks to all guys, you helped a lot