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02-02-2021, 07:54 PM #1
Holly hell, 30 years old and 238 test level
I just started my first testosterone cycle and wanted to get some baseline bloodwork done before I started. Prior to this Ive run 1 sarms cycle for 10 weeks. I ended it and ran a clomid pct last summer around June. Is it possible that i permanently fuked up my testosterone production from that sarm cycle? Ive certainly had some suppression symptoms but attributed that to some life events. Maybe Im just low T naturally but I build a good muscle and strength base as a natural. I hit 570 dl and 480 squat before trying sarms and was always a good athlete. Kind of assumed I must have been on the high side of normal or at least normal. I'm about a week into this test cycle and am feeling much better already. Guess trt might be in my future.
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02-02-2021, 09:17 PM #2
Rise, since you're cycling now, I moved your post to the steroid Q&A. Roughly 4-6 weeks after you finish your PCT, pull some blood work. The thread below is a great read for those that feel they are headed towards TRT.
https://forums.steroid.com/hormone-r...physician.htmlThere are 3 loves in my life: my wife, my English mastiffs, and my weightlifting....Man, my wife gets really pissed when I get the 3 confused...
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02-02-2021, 09:26 PM #3
It's possible to have medium-low/low testosterone and still be strong. I assumed the same as you and my levels were 470 - not as low as yours, but still. I know my levels were high 800s when I was 19 cause I had blood work. I just assumed that my levels would have been at least 700 so I was surprised when I ran bloods, having never cycled before.
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02-02-2021, 10:28 PM #4
Thanks, this is very relevant. The doctor told me on the phone that my hormone levels were all well into the normal range. I asked for a copy of the blood work for myself. I looked at total testosterone on the front page and it said (238-low) so not really sure what he was looking at. Free test was low too. Going to call him tomorrow and ask if he could refer me to a specialist down the road. Don't really want to tell him I've started a cycle though tbh
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02-02-2021, 10:32 PM #5There are 3 loves in my life: my wife, my English mastiffs, and my weightlifting....Man, my wife gets really pissed when I get the 3 confused...
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02-02-2021, 11:14 PM #6
So if low test levels don't necessarily mean that you can't get big and strong what else factors into that? Bone structure, hard work, and diet? I mean I've had some pretty substantial fatigue the past year or 2, issues with sex drive, and even some depression at times. But I still worked long hours, had girlfriends, and hit the gym every night and functioned. Made progress in the gym even... I don't look like I have low test, the doctor kind of laughed when I brought up my concern about wanting a blood test to check hormone levels. I'm not a small dude. however I have no doubt I've had low test for a while now.
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02-02-2021, 11:45 PM #7
Possible?... Never experienced or read anything like that. Actually never red artic les saying sarms hurt u for life at any levels.
But it could be. And u never No what u get. "sarms" can contain pro hormones, which are worse for your natty test production than steroids .
The best solution would be a bloodtest prior. Then u could tell.
Easy to say now. They want us to check bloods 3 times each cycle.
My ass, i rarely bother with bloods. Dont do anything crazy, and follow the healthy lifestyle rules and u will be fine.
If pushing orals, u migth wanna check kidney/liver before u run a new one though.
But turn it into something positive. Let it force u into trt for life. Securing a permanent gooooood test level for life.
There is nothing to it. If nebido, its just a shot every 8 weeks. Takes 5 min only. Like preparing a cup of Coffee.
U dont need ai or hcg .
But i advice u to run OTC DIM with it to make sure estrogen wont bug u.
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02-02-2021, 11:51 PM #8
Yeah it could have been pro hormones for all I know. No way to tell when you buy something online. however I took a fairly large dose of what was labeled rad140 and Ostarine. If it was in fact sarms, It worked for sure, I got way stronger and bigger. I put about 50 pounds onto my squat and deadlift but I felt like shit by week 10. They are suppressive for sure.
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02-03-2021, 05:30 AM #9
I am by far a SARM expert, but some SARMS do shut you down and PCT is recommended
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02-03-2021, 09:38 AM #10New Member
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I was making progress and building muscle at 47 years old and 171 total test. Went from 180 to 242 in 6 years on trt only. Been cruising on lower levels of gear since I found this place, mostly have just been leaner. Getting my levels up to around 1100 was a life changer, but in subtle ways not overnight miracle ways.
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Nice, mine were naturally right at about 350 when I was 27
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03-11-2021, 10:46 AM #12Member
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Most doctors wouldn't even put you on hrt at that level. Mine was 90 total test at 26. Never did any type of anabolic . Only took the stupid supplements from Gaspari.
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I'm 55 and I think 3 years ago my test was 114. Free test was 6, which is just below the range for my age. 7 to 24.
I wouldn't have known I was low t had I not asked about my energy levels and always feeling tired, which I thought was a result of sleep apnea. Other than that, I didn't experience any other issues as far as sex drive or ED. So dr prescribe test gel since it's covered with my insurance as well.
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03-11-2021, 07:17 PM #17
Knowing that I have a low baseline kinda made it an easier decision to blast test. Figure trt is likely in my future regardless. Been on 500mg test for about 6 weeks. Ordered a blood test last night to see if my gear is legit. 500mg should put my total test in the 5000 range right?
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