Shut Down?

[nadr7891]

if i'm doing a 10-week, var only cycle at 40mg ED and want to throw in a little test (maybe) for the last 6 weeks, is there a dosage that will kick up the libido without shutting down natural production?

34 yo
6'1"
200
12% BF
6 yrs lifting

 

[Nelson Montana]

It would really be benificial to a lot of people if the term "shut down" wasn't used so liberally. You only "shut down" from massive doses over extended periods.

HOWEVER...ANY amount of exogenous testosterone will SUPRESS the HPTA.

This is so simple, yet so misunderstood.

10 weeks of 40 mgs of var is a strain on the liver, but I'm sure you'll find some people here who will disagree and even say it's good for the liver, good for your sperm count, it'll improve your love life, make you taller and increase your chances of hitting the lottery.

 

[twistedneck]

Q: is the effect of 250mg Test a week going to slowly but surely lead to shut down? does this low amount qualify as extended period? Will HRT lead to lower and lower endogenious test production?

Thanks, TW.

 

[Nelson Montana]

Q: is the effect of 250mg Test a week going to slowly but surely lead to shut down? does this low amount qualify as extended period? Will HRT lead to lower and lower endogenious test production?

Thanks, TW.

I just explained this!

To answer your first question: No.
To answer your second: Yes.

 

[nadr7891]

so, at what dosage and/or length of administration would natural production be suppressed enough to say, require post-cycle therapy -- as opposed to just naturally getting back to normal?

 

[lawnsaver]

It depends on the person and the type of gear.

There is no true time frame! Some are suppressed in a week or so, some recover without any help after an 8 week cycle.

These questions need to be answered by you as you experience things.

I would always do some type of Post cycle therapy. Although I whole heartedly disagree with Nelson on PCT, some type of PCT should be used after every cycle, I dont care how long it was.

 

[The Terminator]

I would always do some type of Post cycle therapy. some type of PCT should be used after every cycle, I dont care how long it was.

I couldn't agree more...There really is no excuse not to.