TRT question...Test/Deca

[Johnin AZ]

Stats- 42 years old.
Weight 255
6' 3" feet tall.

Clinic offers me 300MG Test Cyp AND 100 MG Deca weekly or straight 400 MG Test Cyp weekly.

First AS in over 10 years. Thinking I'm going to be on this long term, which would you pick?
I know, I know, NEITHER!! Neither one is great for building (too low dosage) but my thinking is that Deca would be good for me at 42 and sore joints and I should get it now while I can.

Any opinions welcome.

P.S.- Diet is clean and have actually been losing some weight for the past few months.

 

[hannes joubert]

Dude, that actually sounds like a mild cycle.

If I read your post correctly, you are not really sure of what it is that you want to do yet? Remember that once you start this treatment, especially at over 40, you will in all likelihood HAVE to stay on it into perpetuity...think about it, pinning at least 1ce a week, preferably 2ce a week for the T alone, the Deca is another story altogether etc etc. Not a decision to take lightly Bro.

I was on 300mgs Test En and it put me WAY over the top end of the range for total T. Reduced to 240 mgs week and then to 180 mgs week and I can honestly say that there has not really been a change for me....So running 400mgs week of Test Cyp is not necessary imo and probably just a waste....You'll potentialy have some ugly sides to deal with for no real advancement, and on a permanent basis too...Nah, rather drop the dosage?

ITO Deca, you could run that I suppose, the ratio of Test to Deca is okay, just please consider adding in an AI to the above. At our ages we are more susceptible to Estro conversion, so, don't just consider it, do it anway

Do some more digging for info my friend and then make an informed decision...

Good luck to you.

H

 

[Zyglamail]

For those with "experience" running test at 400mg/wk is about the top from a trt clinic, often with added deca if you want. Test doesnt really start to throw off labs (aside from high test and in turn E of course) until you get over the 400 mark. The little kick of deca is nice for the old joints. From a building perspective at your age 300 test/100 deca is plenty to get nice slow muscle gains and fat loss with a clean diet. Your clinic will likely let you switch it up after you get going, Id try one way for say 6 months and then try the other to see how you feel and which you like best.

 

[Johnin AZ]

For those with "experience" running test at 400mg/wk is about the top from a trt clinic, often with added deca if you want. Test doesnt really start to throw off labs (aside from high test and in turn E of course) until you get over the 400 mark. The little kick of deca is nice for the old joints. From a building perspective at your age 300 test/100 deca is plenty to get nice slow muscle gains and fat loss with a clean diet. Your clinic will likely let you switch it up after you get going, Id try one way for say 6 months and then try the other to see how you feel and which you like best.

Zyg...if you were me (haven't run any AS in 10 years), would you start off with 1/2 of the doses for each...then after a few weeks ramp it up? Or just jump right in? Of course I'll be shooting twice a week to even things out.
Thanks man.

 

[Johnin AZ]

You know, I've been doing some research on HRT clinics and am starting to be a little leery.
I did go for blood work and got a physical here in AZ. Also had a phone consult with a physician at the clinic. No face to face visit.
I'm not looking to become huge or anything. Just want my libido back and maybe burn some fat.
There is a medical need there...but is this legal? They swear it is over the phone, but heck if I know.
Anyone know of guys that got into trouble due to HRT clinics? or do they go after the clinic if things are suspicious?

 

[Zyglamail]

Its legal, thats why they require regular blood work and a physical. They are doing the bare minimum required by law to prescribe what they do.

Id jump right on 400mg week. The reason being is the sooner your levels flatten out the sooner you will feel better, having constantly changing test levels can be a pain for many folks metally and physically. The sooner you get on and stay at your long term dose the better.

 

[XMAN.]

ur quite a big guy so i say go with 300mg test and 100mg deca from the beginning u need it, and 3 months later check ur bloods.

 

[Johnin AZ]

Its legal, thats why they require regular blood work and a physical. They are doing the bare minimum required by law to prescribe what they do.

Id jump right on 400mg week. The reason being is the sooner your levels flatten out the sooner you will feel better, having constantly changing test levels can be a pain for many folks metally and physically. The sooner you get on and stay at your long term dose the better.

Thanks man. I had to make sure of legality. I read about clinics getting busted but that seemed like several years ago. Maybe they've tightened up things to stay legal?
I'm gonna jump right on.