
Originally Posted by
Tearracodo
This is really resurrecting an old thread, but I just wanted to update everyone on some of the long-term impacts post-cycle.
Looking back through this forum and my own posts, the first thing I'd note is how wild/stupid I was nearly 8 years ago. I believe the cycle mentioned in this post was the last one I ever did. When I read this post, it reminds me of how often the young can be reckless.
Despite my past choices, I've been fairly fortunate. Recent blood tests confirm that my lungs, heart, liver, and kidneys are all in good shape. I've never encountered any fertility issues and now have a child. While I don't have any significant health complaints, I think a lot of that might be attributed to luck rather than any conscious decisions I made.
Interestingly, the only lingering effect appears to be increased aggression, something I don't recall experiencing before starting any cycles. While it's not life-altering, I do sense a heightened level of aggression in myself.
Regarding blood work, I had some tests done about 18 months after this cycle, and the results weren't favorable. However, over the span of 8 years, which covered most of my 20s, I seem to have made a recovery.
In terms of weight, I still hover around 85kg. a significant portion of this is now fat. Since just before the onset of COVID in March 2020, I haven't been to the gym and have been working from home, resulting in minimal physical activity. I restarted my fitness journey a couple of months ago and have seen notable strength gains.
Perhaps the only silver lining of this entire experience is understanding that once you undergo a cycle and develop new muscle fibers/cells, they, much like fat cells, never truly disappear. Instead, they simply shrink when not in use. This means that when I returned to the gym, I was able to achieve impressive strength gains relatively quickly.