Shutdown after PCT

I made the mistake of doing an anavar only cycle around 3 months back at 50mg e/d. My initial PCT was 2 weeks of nolvadex at 20mg ED and even after the PCT I was fairly suppressed, low libido and ranged from not being able to get an erection to significant difficulty maintaining one. I then got some bloodwork done but only total test which came out to 400. From there I decided to do four weeks of clomid at 50mg ED. Two weeks into this I got more bloodwork and my test was significantly higher, 882 but my libido and ED issues have not subsided. Two weeks later I got some more extensive blood work and these were the results

DHEA - Sulfate 594.4 (160-449)
Estradiol - 28.2 (7.6-42.6)
PSA - 0.7 (0-4)
Test total - 532 (348-1197)
Test free - 12.2 (9.3-26.5)
TSH - 2.42 (.45-4.5)
T4 - 7.8 (4.5-12)
T3F - 3 (2-4.4)
T4, Free - 1.58 (.82-1.77)

Test levels may have been lower on this last test because I had it done at 2:30 and after working out.

If anyone has anything that may help or suggestions/advice please let me know. As of now I am having a lot of difficulty maintaining an erection and libido feels low.

Thanks

Wait...you were on PCT when you dod bloodwork?

I'm confused.

I was on PCT (clomid) when I did bloodwork #2 of 3. The one where my test was 880. Was not on PCT during the first and the third blood test

I was not aware that anavar suppressed natural test that much.... It is also my understanding that it should not convert into estrogen or other female hormones...

I would stop all dosing for a couple of weeks and get retested. Something does not seem right. If your natural test is back up to 882 but you are still having side effects, something else may be wrong....

all the results look normal. if you have any pre-cycle bloodworks to compare, that would be helpful.

Unfortunately have not gotten bloodwork done pre cycle. Also due to the length of time I've been shutdown I think its possible I was sold something other than anavar

How long has it been since you finished pct?

Test levels look normal. Maybe check prolactin

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Originally Posted by trikydik

I was not aware that anavar suppressed natural test that much.... It is also my understanding that it should not convert into estrogen or other female hormones...

I would stop all dosing for a couple of weeks and get retested. Something does not seem right. If your natural test is back up to 882 but you are still having side effects, something else may be wrong....

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This is the bro science we work to undo all the time. Anavar will shut you down and yes it can cause estrogen to rise.

OP your numbers look good. Would give it some time, also maybe try some cialis daily use for a week or two to get your confidence back as well

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Originally Posted by jim230027

How long has it been since you finished pct?

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1.5-2 wks

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Originally Posted by gsa11

1.5-2 wks

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You need to wait 5-6 weeks at least after PCT before BW.

Agree with lunk.... You need to wait longer to get an accurate reading 5-6 weeks minimum

ok got LH/FSH results. Looks like my LH is low

LH - 1.3 (1.7-8.6)
FSH - 2.5 (1.5-12.4)