Interested in a cycle

**Cronides** · 05-10-2012, 06:59 AM

A little about myself before I get to my question(s)....I'm 6'2 205 (just of cutting phase, 218-220 is my normal walk around weight) 28 years old. I have been lifting since I was 16, played football in college where I really got my lifting forms down.

The last 2 years I've really felt a slowdown. Libido is down, gains are minimal to none and energy levels seem to be dipping.

So on to my point! I've been around steroids playing sports but I declined. I feel now I'm in a better position to handle them and get the most from and and feel like I used to. I'm looking for a good, not complicated medium gains cycle with pct suggestions. The info out there is really overwhelming and you can get lost in it.

Thanks for the time and hope you can provide some good feedback.

**The Bear 79** · 05-10-2012, 07:03 AM

Welcome to the forum Cronides! What is your BF%? And if you're having lethargy & libido issues I would go see a doctor about some blood work before running a cycle, he may very well prescribe you some Testosterone . A single cycle wont fix these problems, & in fact may even make them worse after you come off.

**kelkel** · 05-10-2012, 07:23 AM

Agree with Bear. Full BW is where you need to start. Something might be slightly off that can be correctable. There's a list of complete BW in the TRT forum sticky "Finding a TRT Physician" that may help you.

**Cronides** · 05-10-2012, 07:28 AM

Thanks for the welcome! BF % is currently hovering at 10%. I in fact did see a doctor my free test levels were if I remember correctly 15 pg/ml? This was about a year ago. The doctor said it was
low but apparently not enough to get an Rx.
So with that road closed (for
The time being. I'll most likely try again this or
Next year) I feel this one has the most merit.

The 2 things I'm really looking to get out of this is 1) higher gym intensity 2) pack on about 10 solid pounds. If I can achieve those goals and maintain them I'll be a happy man. The woman can suffer my lack of sex drive

**The Bear 79** · 05-10-2012, 07:54 AM

Well with a Testosterone cycle, your libido will increase along with your energy levels, so "the woman need not suffer your lack of sex drive"........lol. If your next blood work isnt for another year, I guess the decision is yours, but make it an educated one, learn everything about Testosterone, its benefits, its side effects, how to combat those sides, proper injection techniques, PCT & so on & so on. Keep in mind, you will feel like a million bucks on cycle, but shortly after PCT, you may end up feeling worse than you do now. So, before I made the leap, I would call the doc & see if you can get another test done a.s.a.p., just to be sure you're levels aren't low enough yet to get a script.

**kelkel** · 05-10-2012, 08:01 AM

^^^And if the doc isn't willing to work with you just because your within "range" then be sure to present your other symptoms to him as well, or search out another doc. Remember there are ways to try and boost your T levels without cycling. HCG , Nolva, etc.

**Cronides** · 05-10-2012, 12:00 PM

Interesting stuff. Appreciate the responses. More research is always best and I'm going to put the work in on that front. At the end of the day I think my curiosity may win out.

**Times Roman** · 05-10-2012, 12:10 PM

Originally Posted by The Bear 79

Welcome to the forum Cronides! What is your BF%? And if you're having lethargy & libido issues I would go see a doctor about some blood work before running a cycle, he may very well prescribe you some Testosterone. A single cycle wont fix these problems, & in fact may even make them worse after you come off.

Agree with Bear. if you are having sides at 28 like low libido and lethargy, cycling could make things worse when you come off cycle. get the glood panels now, since it's always a good idea to have that as a baseline pre first cycle anyways. If on the outside chance you have a low T level, then you should get that treated first, before cycling. If this seems to cure your problem, then just go with that and no need to cycle. Restoring your T levels to a level that would be considered optimal for a 21 year old (like I do) should bring back your abilitiy to make further gains.

Good luck!

---Roman

**Cronides** · 05-10-2012, 06:21 PM

If I may ask how do you maintain test levels of a 21 year old? Sounds more like what I'm gunning for.

**The Bear 79** · 05-10-2012, 06:23 PM

TR does it through TRT, as do most others here seeking the fountain of youth.

**Cronides** · 05-11-2012, 02:31 PM

After thinking it over I think I've concluded it's not for me. Once I can get a legit way to replace my test levels to what they were I'll feel like i used to and all will be well.

To many risks in the alternative. Health and criminally. I appreciate the responses I got you were all very helpful.