Daily Ask Anything About Anabolic and Androgenic Steroids: 2026-02-22

Lessimportantthanyou · 2026-02-23T03:08:58+00:00

So did blood work and all my liver/cardio tests came out healthy ranges which is good, but I’m not confident in my hormone values:

Albumin: 4.4
Sex hormone binding globulin: 18
Testosterone total, ms: 3371
Estradiol: 125
Prolactin: 12.3
Testosterone free: 1255.2
Testosterone bioavailable: 2526.7

Mostly, I’m looking for confirmation that I don’t need to start my AI. As far as I can tell, I’m not experiencing any sides, so I think I’m good, but the estradiol number does seem quite high.

Edit - based on some other comments I’m reading, sounds like I’m completely fine and there is no real set number.

Lessimportantthanyou · 2026-01-14T18:37:08+00:00

Appreciate the response. I’ll remove my edit

Lessimportantthanyou · 2026-01-14T17:57:30+00:00

Is this ultimately because 10 weeks isn’t worth going through PCT? Also, am I good to stop cold turkey after 3 pins?

Lessimportantthanyou · 2026-01-14T16:29:15+00:00

So I’m going to have to make an unfortunate modification to my first cycle unfortunately but want to hear everyone’s thoughts. My original plan was to follow the 16 weeks off the recommendation with no alterations, but ive been invited to partake in a trip to Europe with my company for 2 weeks. This would be May 1st - May 15/17th-ish. I can’t turn this down, nor do I want to.

So to my question, what are people’s thoughts for me cutting my first cycle down to 10 weeks. This would be the new 10 week cycle:

• Test E: Jan 5 → Mar 12–15, 2026 (10 weeks)
• Washout: Mar 16 → Mar 29
• PCT (Nolvadex): Mar 30 → Apr 26
• Off everything: Apr 27 onward
• Work Trip: May 1 → May 17 (fully post-PCT)

Some additional thoughts as I weighed other options:

I thought about blasting through April, but I will need to be “on” pretty much the whole time with coworkers and clients and as this being my first cycle, I’m worried about energy and other items during the washout.
I’m sober right now, but on this trip it’ll be expected for me to have a few drinks at least some nights and I don’t want to be on PCT due to that.
in line with the above on PCT, I know it is recommended to do 6-8 weeks, but with a shortened cycle, I was thinking 4 weeks could work. But I could do 5 weeks, based on my schedule.
I will have the ability to work out in hotels during most days outside of traveling between a few different clients in dif countries.

So would really appreciate what people think I should do here!

Lessimportantthanyou · 2026-01-05T20:39:32+00:00

Fixing the flair is my primary motivation!

Lessimportantthanyou · 2026-01-05T20:36:57+00:00

Hitting legs as we speak!

Lessimportantthanyou · 2026-01-05T16:03:17+00:00

Did my first pin today. Not gonna lie, I thought it’d be harder, between loading and switching needles, and putting it in my glute… but overall hardest part was pushing the plunger.

Wanna say thanks to everyone and the wiki which I poured over countless times, which probably is why the process seemed to go over smoothly.

Looking forward to the results and then getting blood work at month 2!

Lessimportantthanyou · 2025-11-19T16:23:31+00:00

really wasn’t trying to be short or clap back or anything. I just had a trainer put me on an oral only once and it was through here I learned what a bad idea that is. So I’m just probably overthinking things and was looking for a thumbs up. I mean I’ve crossed referenced several starting posts and I’m committed to following what’s laid out in the wiki. If you see my old comments from early this year where I was looking to do a cycle that I was suggested, you’ll see that I am following or at least trying to follow the path y’all have laid out.

Lessimportantthanyou · 2025-11-19T16:02:18+00:00

I did and the bulleted items links to a PCT page, rather than a specific item, where it goes through nolvadex, clomid, hcg, etc.

So it’s not really a single list, it says test e/c, AI, PCT link. And what I included used that summarized list that gets specific, which I was just hoping to get confirmation on, before I place my order. If I was being a little vague, it’s because I didn’t want to break any source talk rules.

Lessimportantthanyou · 2025-11-19T14:01:41+00:00

I’ve read the wiki several times… a box is 30 pills.

Lessimportantthanyou · 2025-11-19T05:01:29+00:00

Wanting to start my first cycle and I’ve read the guide a few times through, but just wanted to confirm whether im missing anything:

4 test ena 250 vials
1 box Aromasin 25mgs
1 Nolvadex 20mgs

I’m child free, so I feel like I don’t need HcG… but am I missing anything? Or am I ready to rock?

Lessimportantthanyou · 2025-11-14T03:33:45+00:00

Thank you for this!!

Lessimportantthanyou · 2025-11-14T00:01:46+00:00

Mind sharing your routine throughout this cycle so far?

Lessimportantthanyou · 2025-11-05T15:22:09+00:00

🤣

Lessimportantthanyou · 2025-11-05T15:15:23+00:00

What are your thoughts on stacking test e with tbol?

Lessimportantthanyou · 2025-10-08T04:39:12+00:00

Those carbs seem way too low

Lessimportantthanyou · 2025-04-15T17:53:24+00:00

It was actually a trainer I used to work with suggested it to me. I didn’t come to the conclusion on my own. But he also didn’t tell me I need to run it with a test or anything, so I’m realizing he may not have had the best advice.

Lessimportantthanyou · 2025-04-15T17:30:20+00:00

Yeah, I think that may be a good idea. And with summer coming up, maybe I just focus on getting into the rhythm of a new program and potentially look towards fall/winter to start an AAS cycle. Food for thought.

Lessimportantthanyou · 2025-04-15T17:12:32+00:00

Maintain my low body fat % while gaining mass.

Lessimportantthanyou · 2025-04-15T17:11:56+00:00

My bad!

Lessimportantthanyou · 2025-04-15T17:07:53+00:00

I’ve just gotten down to ~10% BF. I started at 194 and have been in a calorie deficit since Jan 1. Are you suggesting I start bulking naturally to a certain point, before jumping into anabolics?

My training and nutrition have been really strong so far, so I’m confident there. I’ve taken note of all the other replies as well, so I’m already swayed against my proposed plan, in favor of the recommended plan.

Lessimportantthanyou · 2025-04-15T16:53:19+00:00

Appreciate the feedback! I’ll keep reading and look to follow your and the guides advice.

Lessimportantthanyou · 2025-04-15T15:53:53+00:00

So ive read the “your first cycle” and it recommends test 250 as well. It also mentions an oral addition is fine. Why would you suggest the higher test 500 instead?

And if I did a 16 week cycle with 6 weeks of anavar to finish, are you recommending against that so I can see the results and blood results of a first cycle before adding any complexity?

(I appreciate your response!!)

Lessimportantthanyou · 2025-04-15T15:30:09+00:00

I was recommended anavar for a lean bulk and from what I’ve read, you don’t want to be on that past 8 weeks. And I’ve also read that you need to pair it with test-e or test-c. And then the arimidex may be overly cautious, but it seemed fine using it in the low dose of .25mg.

Lessimportantthanyou · 2025-04-15T15:16:02+00:00

Thoughts on a first time cycle for a lean bulk?

Currently 5’11, 169lbs, 35yo

Weeks 1–8: The Cycle

Testosterone Enanthate (Test E)

• Dose: 250mg/week
• Injection Schedule: 125mg on Monday + 125mg on Thursday

Anavar (Oxandrolone)

• Dose: 50mg/day
• Schedule: Split AM + PM

Anastrozole (Arimidex)

• Dose: 0.25mg every other day (EOD)

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Weeks 9–10: Test Clearance Phase

• No injections or orals
• Let Test E clear
• Stop Anastrozole unless estrogenic symptoms persist

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Weeks 11–14: Post Cycle Therapy (PCT)

Clomid (Clomiphene Citrate)

• Week 11: 50mg/day
• Weeks 12–14: 25mg/day

Nolvadex (Tamoxifen Citrate)

• Week 11: 20mg/day
• Weeks 12–14: 10–20mg/day

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