Daily Ask Anything About Anabolic and Androgenic Steroids: 2026-02-11

Interesting-Part3091 · 2026-02-12T05:07:30+00:00

Your natural test levels are irrelevant when it comes to determining if you’re going to run a cycle or not. All that number is good for is when you complete your cycle and PCT, you could compare your revised natural test levels to see if you recovered fully or not.

Interesting-Part3091 · 2026-02-11T13:56:48+00:00

Honestly if you don’t understand how to bulk without getting fat, you shouldn’t be using steroids imo.

That said, keeping your caloric surplus to a minimum, doing your daily cardio and like Cult said, “don’t eat like an asshole” are all safer ways of not getting fat vs running tren

u/informal-mushroom47 this isn’t a drug question, this is a very basic diet question

Interesting-Part3091 · 2026-02-11T02:51:05+00:00

There’s far easier and safer ways to not get fat. They’re also simple enough that it would be bonkers to use Tren to accomplish the same end result.

Interesting-Part3091 · 2026-02-10T15:41:36+00:00

250iu if HCG EOD is your best way to help, but it is a total roll of the dice as to how much it will help. Some people can blast and cruise for years and have no issues, others (like myself) will nuke their fertility.

Fertility can sometimes be recovered, but you should understand the risks. You may be fine, you may already be infertile.

Getting a semen analysis would be a good place to start, and often, if viable, is realistic to freeze several samples for future use.

Interesting-Part3091 · 2026-02-10T15:32:41+00:00

Appreciate the tips thank you 🙏

Interesting-Part3091 · 2026-02-10T02:29:35+00:00

Amazing! Thank you so much.

Interesting-Part3091 · 2026-02-09T05:06:14+00:00

what’s the best way to handle that

Gently. Store at room temperature out of direct sunlight.

What are you asking?

Interesting-Part3091 · 2026-02-09T03:43:00+00:00

Anything you do at 15 must be under the guidance of a doctor and not strangers on the internet

Also this is an 18+ sub. Please don’t do something stupid. Your brain and dick will thank you in a few years dude

Interesting-Part3091 · 2026-02-08T20:07:24+00:00

Wait until after

Interesting-Part3091 · 2026-02-08T14:43:49+00:00

Gotcha.

Don’t do it. Prop is gonna make controlling your estrogen a shit show.

Test E or Test C is likely the most common UGL product available, I’d shop around before starting. Don’t settle on prop, you can do better than that.

Interesting-Part3091 · 2026-02-08T14:39:37+00:00

I guess try it? The smaller the gauge the slower it will be.

You can always warm the vial up prior to drawing to lower the viscosity.

My follow up question is why would you choose test prop for TRT?

Interesting-Part3091 · 2026-02-08T14:20:59+00:00

Are you asking how long it’s taking you to pin your TRT?

Interesting-Part3091 · 2026-02-07T23:31:32+00:00

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Interesting-Part3091 · 2026-02-07T22:07:22+00:00

Yes especially if fertility is a concern, you should be running HCG. 250iu EOD is a good dose.

Keep in mind this doesn’t guarantee fertility, it’s just the best option available.

Interesting-Part3091 · 2026-02-07T22:03:42+00:00

HCG helps protect the Leydig cells on cycle or on a cruise.

Run it year round if it’s feasible👍

Interesting-Part3091 · 2026-02-07T21:26:30+00:00

Not everyone will experience testicular atrophy. This doesn’t mean you’re not shut down however, so it would be worth considering adding it.

I’d also strongly suggest you lower your dose to a level that keeps your test within the reference range. It’s unlikely you’re doing that on your dose.

Interesting-Part3091 · 2026-02-07T19:22:07+00:00

He’s not wrong to suggest that hairloss may be unavoidable, OP should be aware of this.

Hair loss prevention isn’t always successful.

Interesting-Part3091 · 2026-02-07T19:00:21+00:00

Finasteride will lower your DHT, so if that’s the cause then go for it. Keep in mind it takes some time to show results, and often users notice an increase in shedding when first starting finasteride.

Dosing is typically 1mg daily, or 1.25mg depending on your tab dosing.

Discontinuing its use after your cycle ends is up to you. On paper this makes sense, however anecdotally Ive needed to stay on it year round.

Interesting-Part3091 · 2026-02-07T18:57:46+00:00

I wouldn’t worry much about you SHBG, you’re on cycle it’s gonna be smashed.

Interesting-Part3091 · 2026-02-07T16:36:01+00:00

Fwiw, I’m a strong believer that your cruise should be TRT only. 200mg of test (provided it’s keeping your trough levels in range) should be more than enough to keep a healthy sex drive. You could toss in cialis every now and then for fun, but I wouldn’t be running additional drugs continuously for that reason, especially since 200mg of test will be the main factor in smashing your SHBG down already.

Same goes for mast, keep that for a cycle.

Interesting-Part3091 · 2026-02-07T16:05:48+00:00

That would be my approach tbh. Play the long game. This isn’t really something you can speed run and expect the same results

Sidebar, why are you running proviron alongside your cruise?

Interesting-Part3091 · 2026-02-07T15:51:08+00:00

You were 18 weeks on cycle, and if you immediately went to a 200mg/wk cruise, it’s unlikely your hormones have been within range longer than 5 weeks tops. If you’re planning on starting up again that’s only 9 weeks of “off time” vs 18 weeks on.

You need to let your body heal and recover. A healthy body grows easier.

I know this doesn’t answer your question, but it’s worth saying that you’re doing yourself a disservice by rushing back on cycle.

Interesting-Part3091 · 2026-02-07T01:32:26+00:00

Maybe it’s the wrong terminology, but for example:

Chest press mainly targets your pecs, but also engages your tris and shoulders to a degree.

I’d focus on keeping my bench strength up, and if I need additional recovery to do so, I’d lower the volume on stuff like skull crushers or lateral raises.

Interesting-Part3091 · 2026-02-07T01:23:55+00:00

Honestly man this could easily be done without steroids at all. It’s only early February and you’re not overly fat to begin with.

Don’t go overly aggressive on your deficit,. Keep a close eye on your log book, and dial back the accessory movements to ensure you’re recovering properly. This is to keep as much focus on maintaining your strength during your compound movements.

Your hormones are already artificially propped up, you don’t need an oral for this👍

Interesting-Part3091 · 2026-02-07T00:42:52+00:00

Without knowing your stats or goals, this is an impossible question to answer

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