How long until I start my 2nd cycle?

**blue28** · 06-24-2013, 10:43 AM

I've just finished my pct after my first cycle which was a 12 week enanthate cycle. Was just wondering how long you guys would recommend until I start a 2nd cycle?

**Lunk1** · 06-24-2013, 11:25 AM

Rule of thumb is time on cycle+PCT=Time off. Blood work is always the safer alternative to this rule

**mikefree** · 06-24-2013, 11:33 AM

Originally Posted by Lunk1

Rule of thumb is time on cycle+PCT=Time off. Blood work is always the safer alternative to this rule

^Lunk is correct. Plus, listen to your body. Just because you've reached cycle+PCT time off doesn't mean you need to start jabbin again.

**AlinSR** · 06-24-2013, 11:35 AM

I personally like to take just two months off, regardless of the length of the cycle.

**Bio-Active** · 06-24-2013, 11:37 AM

Originally Posted by AlinshopRep

I personally like to take just two months off, regardless of the length of the cycle.

Why?

**Zodiac85** · 06-24-2013, 11:41 AM

Originally Posted by Lunk1

Rule of thumb is time on cycle+PCT=Time off. Blood work is always the safer alternative to this rule

This is a theoretical question:

If for instance you ran a 14 week cycle (18 weeks with PCT), but your blood work was back to normal after 6 weeks (or whatever). Would you you feel comfortable starting earlier than the cycle+PCT=Time off rule would indicate?

This is not my plan and I'm over 25.

**Bio-Active** · 06-24-2013, 11:42 AM

Originally Posted by Zodiac85

This is a theoretical question:

If for instance you ran a 14 week cycle (18 weeks with PCT), but your blood work was back to normal after 6 weeks (or whatever). Would you you feel comfortable starting earlier than the cycle+PCT=Time off rule would indicate?

This is not my plan and I'm over 25.

Blood work back to normal 6 weeks from pct ending?

**Zodiac85** · 06-24-2013, 11:50 AM

Originally Posted by jim230027

Blood work back to normal 6 weeks from pct ending?

Yeah. Just a theoretical question. I don't even know if that's possible. I'm just curious whether the more knowledgeable people take the Time on + PCT = Time off to be a general but flexible rule of thumb, or pretty hard and fast.

**Lunk1** · 06-24-2013, 11:52 AM

"Hypothetically" Yes...and NO! I think it's important to give your CNS and your HPTA a break. Just because hormone levels have returned to normal ranges does not mean that the body is ready IMO

**Bio-Active** · 06-24-2013, 11:55 AM

Originally Posted by Zodiac85

Yeah. Just a theoretical question. I don't even know if that's possible. I'm just curious whether the more knowledgeable people take the Time on + PCT = Time off to be a general but flexible rule of thumb, or pretty hard and fast.

Your body needs time to recover. I don't even recommend running labs until you have been off for at least 8-12 weeks. At the 6 week mark you would have only been off the pct meds for 2 weeks. That's is enough time for the pct meds to have cleared the system but for your body to be leveled out? I doubt it...

**Lunk1** · 06-24-2013, 11:59 AM

Originally Posted by jim230027

Your body needs time to recover. I don't even recommend running labs until you have been off for at least 8-12 weeks. At the 6 week mark you would have only been off the pct meds for 2 weeks. That's is enough time for the pct meds to have cleared the system but for your body to be leveled out? I doubt it...

I agree. 6 weeks after PCT is the earliest I recommend BW.

**Zodiac85** · 06-24-2013, 12:07 PM

Originally Posted by Lunk1

"Hypothetically" Yes...and NO! I think it's important to give your CNS and your HPTA a break. Just because hormone levels have returned to normal ranges does not mean that the body is ready IMO

Got it. Thanks!