When is cruising a good choice?

[Fiskevatten]

I will shortly come off my current cycle of test e and anavar, very happy with the results and plan
another cycle of March 2022.
Talking with a few buddies doing this for longer durations than I have (and heavier), they simply do
not understand why I PCT.

According to them, PCT is great for someone doing a few cycles in life and drop, but not someone
passionate about AAS Fitness life and plan doing it again and again.

Now my knowledge states simply - more use, longer duration, especially adding compounds = TRT.

Last time I finished PCT, my value were great according to doc. I don't feel as good as I once did
OFF, with lower libido and overall energy/ happiness, but it's livable.
In other words, on paper I am normal, but by feelings I am not.
I also do plan to have kids in the future.

You guys who have decided to cruise currently or in past, what were your mindset?
How do/ did you feel?
What should I consider as pros and cons?

[Huher]

You guys who have decided to cruise currently or in past, what were your mindset?
How do/ did you feel?
What should I consider as pros and cons?

I decided to blast and cruise 3 years ago and it was the best choice in my life regarding bodybuilding. My mindset was that I wanna compete (even on pro level if things go well), and since I will use PEDs in the rest of my life TRT is not a problem. I don't want kids, so there is absolutely no cons for me except healthwise, but that can be manageable.

My advice is to stay away from b&c if you want kids. Just isn't worth the risk imo

[Fiskevatten]

Appreciate it! I decided to PCT again even against advice from those in the gym, the reason was children and potential work incoming that might make eating a stressfactor rather than something I will enjoy to build.
Looking forward to a heavier cycle March, but I would think sooner or later I will end up on the TRT train as well and can re-think the whole thing.

[Chicagotarsier]

The one downside of blast and cruise is recovery. Natural test levels allow you to remove bloat and gain natural deep sleep.

You have your mind made up on HrT

[Marsoc]

I usually like to cruise around on a nice sunny warm day, not hot just warm but it’s your choice.

[yeahbuddy289]

When I first started out I was cycling then coming off and doing PCT, but that got old quick. It got to the point where I was doing a cycle and then just “cruising” on a trt dose or sometimes a little more. I had my sperm count checked because my wife and I were about ready to start trying for a baby. Well even with hcg my count was zero. I had to drop all gear and start using Clomid, we got pregnant, I jumped back on gear, but we wanted to have one more child so I came off again and she is now pregnant. After this child is born, I am never coming off aas. I will drop to a cruising dose between blasts but I will never come off again.

So yes if you want kids, it’s best to avoid aas for a few months prior to when you are ready to start trying. Unless you are one of the lucky ones who still has a decent sperm count while using testosterone. It might be worth having a fertility test done. If you have a decent sperm count then there’s obviously no reason to come off.

[Fiskevatten]

When I first started out I was cycling then coming off and doing PCT, but that got old quick. It got to the point where I was doing a cycle and then just “cruising” on a trt dose or sometimes a little more. I had my sperm count checked because my wife and I were about ready to start trying for a baby. Well even with hcg my count was zero. I had to drop all gear and start using Clomid, we got pregnant, I jumped back on gear, but we wanted to have one more child so I came off again and she is now pregnant. After this child is born, I am never coming off aas. I will drop to a cruising dose between blasts but I will never come off again.

So yes if you want kids, it’s best to avoid aas for a few months prior to when you are ready to start trying. Unless you are one of the lucky ones who still has a decent sperm count while using testosterone. It might be worth having a fertility test done. If you have a decent sperm count then there’s obviously no reason to come off.

Thank you for sharing! This was my thoughts and I really do want kids. I've heard that having a woman in your life first helps, so I am on that mission now. I was on Test E and HCG now and I had according to lab nothing in me that would make a baby.
The few swimmers I had literally didn't swim, just lay there high on life...
I am keen on TRT, while I do hate putting needles in me for the rest of my life (cream seems horrible), I love the feeling being a man I guess is the best way to put it.
Off I feel like an insecure child.

[Fiskevatten]

Thought I sent the question here instead of starting new thread.

I am on second week of PCT with Nolvadex and Clomid (100/40 1x, 50/20 3x), did HCG during cycle, not post.
I have T-atrophy for sure now during PCT and I did a test just to check values and results are:
- FSH 1.09 mIU/mL
- LH 3.4 mIU/ mL
- Total Test 3.32 ng/mL
- E2 16.8 pg/mL

Does this seem to be in elevated range what PCT protocol normally gives? Or does it seem my stuff is underdosed/ bunk or
I'm responding bad?

I am very much considering going on TRT, looking into insurance and laws regarding this since I want it under legal evaluation
and support. But for now I just gotta reset as much as I can