Test E/500, EQ, Anadrol for a Low T (TRT) 19 year training/competing vet

Hey Guys,

Thanks for taking the time to read this and I want to thank you in advance for any advice/useful information you all provide!

About me: I am 34, I have been training since I was 15. I have done upwards of 10 AAS cycles over my adult lifetime. I do not consider myself an expert, and am hesitant to provide advice out of fear of providing bad advice and believing there is always someone out there who knows more than me. I have competed but only in the past and at the local circuit.

My stats:
Age: 34
Height: 6'00"
Weight: 225lbs
BF: 14%

Note: This question I am about to post might be best answered by someone with extensive experience, older and still competing, or someone with similar TRT issues but have also cycled following diagnosis of Low T (hypogonadism).

Gents,

I am looking to get back into competing again, and I am looking to begin my next bulk cycle within the next month or so. I was diagnosed with Low T 2 years ago after having been blown up by an IED in Afghanistan while working as a Contractor for the US Military. When I was blown up I took a solid hit to the head and my pituitary gland has all but been broken and stopped my T production almost right in it's tracks. I have been working out since but they are not near what they once were. And if I am to be competitive this next season I need to go beyond what T I am currently replacing with.

My T info:
Product: AndroGel
Dose: 4x pumps daily
Current T levels (total): 523
Current Free T: 67

As I mentioned earlier I am looking to start a bulking cycle (likely no less than 16 weeks). What I am interested is what compound/dose would prove most effective given my circumstances, as well as info on ancillaries (are they needed with this condition) as well as info on my PCT (do I need a PCT or do I just go back on the gel, or do I just need an E blocker)?

Currently I am looking at Anadrol (4-6 weeks), Equipose (16 weeks), and Test E (14 or 16 weeks) or T500 (14 or 16 weeks). I would post doses but I ma not sure on that exactly given my situation. In the past however, I would run 50-100 mg of Anadrol, 600 - 900mg of EQ, and 900 - 1500mg of T a week. Like I said I have experience here and those levels were a gradual increase over about 8 years. Like I said I am no expert on the subject but I know what works for me. I have doubted my knowledge given my current circumstances and am looking for advice from guys who are on TRT and have gone back on to start competing again or just because they wanted to take their gamee to the next level. But thats not to say I don't value everyones opinon and knowledge base.

Goals: 25-30lbs, limited bloat, increased strength and libido, and well-being/aggressiveness

Once again guys thanks for your input! Of course if you guys help me out I'll be sure to stay in touch and post on my progress.

Thanks,
Big J

Welcome, Big J.

First let me thank you for providing a detailed post. Certainly helps to access your situation. I'm sorry to hear about your injury and do thank you for providing your services for our military.

EQ is a poor compound, especially in the "Bulking" department. You'll find that EQ does not provide much for gains. It certainly will help increase your appetite, however, at effective doses, EQ tends to increase RBC levels at an alarming rate. This will thicken your blood and you can observe this via a complete blood count (CBC) panel, where your hematocrit level would be high. This is considerably unhealthy and would require frequent blood donation and/or therapeutic phlebotomies. For an increase in appetite, I recommend using injectable B12.

Anadrol is quite the powerful compound. If you've experienced it in the past you'll know that some of the side effects can be deterring. However, if you can handle the side effects, it certainly can be an effective drug. Although not quite as toxic is we've been led to believe, it is still capable of doing harm to the liver. Therefore; liver protection is vital. Limiting bloat with this compounds seems to be cumbersome at times. Water weight however, sheds fairly quickly after you discontinue use.

For the purpose of growth and considering this is your first "Back to cycling" cycle, I would consider replacing EQ with Nandrolone Decanoate. This is one of my favorite compounds and your synovial joints will be happy throughout your cycle. Gains are great when coupled with Testosterone at the right doses.

Below, I will list what I believe to be a great cycle for you:

Week 1 to 16 - Testosterone Enanthate @ 1000 mg weekly (injected twice weekly, 500mg each)
Week 1 to 14 - Nandrolone Decanoate @ 600 mg weekly (injected twice weekly, 300 mg each)
Week 1 to 4 - Anadrol @ 50 mg daily
Week 1 to 16 - hCG @ 250 IU twice weekly for a total of 500 IU per week
Week 1 to 18 - Arimidex (aromatase inhibitor) doses at 0.5mg every other day
Week 1 to 18 - N-Acetyl Cysteine (NAC) @ 1200 mg daily to protect your liver (use 2400mg in the presence of anadrol)

You can consider Pramipexole as well. This compound is a dopamine agonist and will aid in lowering elevated prolactin levels. If you choose to use it when prolactin is elevated, you should dose at 0.25mg daily for a week. If you feel good with that dose, continue to increase in 0.25 mg increments, not to exceed 1mg daily. This should be dosed only before you go to bed so that you can sleep through some of the side effects.

As for PCT, there is no need for a therapy session considering you're already on hormone therapy. You would simply return to your therapy.

I'm not sure if you're using hCG as part of your TRT protocol, however, this compound will prevent testicular atrophy while you're on cycle. Something to consider.

Best of luck to you.