Concerns with Mixing Steroids and Hormone Replacement Therapy

[Getinbgr]

I am a 30 Year old Male wei***ng 175 Pounds. For the last year I have been taking a small amount of prescription Andro Gel to raise my testosterone levels. A routine physical had showed that my levels were low.

What are the implications of beginning a cycle while already applying the andro gel? Am I at an increased risk of post cycle problems, as I am I already not producing adequete amounts of natural testosterone? Should I discontinue use of the andro while on a cycle?

Thanks in advance for any thoughts/advice.

[Drummerboy]

if your going to take test yourself, i would think it would render the gel useless. That is to say, unnecessary. Yes, you will have a dip in levels after a cycle, just like everyone else. Using AAS is always a risk to some degree, no matter how little or how long. I would start with sust 250, twice a week.

[Getinbgr]

Why Sust.?

Thanks.

[SMAN12b]

Yeah, Why sust???


I would advise a single ester Test like Enanthate or Cypionate. when you start the cycle, stop the gel as it is really low dosed and won't do you any good on cycle.
save it for when you come off the cycle IF your intent is to be on HRT the rest of your life

[Getinbgr]

Enanthate was my original thought. At 175 5' 11", 12% Body Fat, is 350 Mg/Week adaquete, considering my naturally low levels?

[Bigmax]

Enanthate is good bro...single ester Like SMAN said to keep blood levels stable and making it easier....

[956Vette]

Enanthate was my original thought. At 175 5' 11", 12% Body Fat, is 350 Mg/Week adaquete, considering my naturally low levels?

How often does your endo/doc test you for your levels? Is this even a factor?

[johnmacdan]

How often does your endo/doc test you for your levels? Is this even a factor?

Mine only checks once a year unless I ask for additional.

[Getinbgr]

My Doctor has been checking once per year to determine whether I need higher dose. That is a consideration, so I'll need to leave myself enough time before next appointment to complete cycle and PST so as not to muddy lab results.

[SMAN12b]

350 mgs/week is almost more than twice what a HRT dose would be, so it depends on your goals. 500mgs/week is a good beginner cycle but you would make gains off of 350

at 5' 11" and ONLY 175 you need to determine your goals for the cycle because you are a bit Lighter than you could be naturally so you need to eat to grow, the test won't do that by itself.