The main difference with propionate is that results occur in the earlier stages of a cycle, compared to slower esters such as enanthate or cypionate ; taking more time to kick in. However, the end result will be the same no matter what testosterone ester you take; as they are all essentially the same steroid they just peak at different times.
Thus, blood pressure will rise, however if moderate dosages are taken for reasonable lengths of time — this is often manageable. Bodybuilders can also supplement with fish oil to control BP, taking 4 grams per day throughout a cycle. Despite testosterone causing some fat loss due to its androgenic nature stimulating lipolysis ; it is mainly used when bulking. A SERM such as nolvadex may be taken to reduce the risk of gynecomastia.
Post-cycle, when DHT drops, hair on the scalp may become thicker again; however reverse effect is unlikely in regular, long-term steroid-users.
It seems ironic that by taking testosterone, your natural testosterone crashes. However, this is the reality as is the case with all anabolic steroids. This occurs due to the body detecting exogenous testosterone; with total levels rising excessively high, the body halts natural production to try and maintain homeostasis. Thus, after a cycle ends users are left with shut down endogenous testosterone, needing a PCT to help resurrect testosterone back to adequate levels.
An effective PCT can usually restore hormone function in approximately 4 weeks. Without a PCT, low testosterone levels can persist for several months. A first testosterone cycle can produce the gains as seen above, in regards to muscle size and fat loss. However, the downside is it requires very frequent injections 2x per day , to keep serum testosterone high.
It's still early to be seeing visual gains, good luck. Rjs Member. Up dosage, mg like Hendrix said I'm assuming it's your first cycle, yes? Before my first cycle I had researched all this stuff so I would know what to expect and when the weight gain would kick in.
Some guys say they feel test prop within the first week, but your dosage is too low for that in my opinion. Test prop should yield real gains weeks in for most people. Can't comment on myself as I have never ran test prop, my answer is from past research Good luck with the cycle.
SpartacusOmega Member. Burrr Member AnabolicLab. Northern Nutrition Member. Way to many variables. And the fact that you have not listed some of them suggests to me that you likely have not invested the time on some of them as you have on determining your cycle. Determine your TDEE and then add cals. Too many people rely solely on their AAS to gain weight. Building muscle and growing begins in the kitchen, not the needle.
Then choose what you feel with compliment and assist you and your diet and exercise regime and produce results based upon hard work and diet. All i asked for is when does test prop kick in.
Only one guy has said gains are actually visible from 3 to 4 weeks. I mgiht add npp on my 2nd cycle , but tbh i just want to stick to test only 6 weekers. Ozzy Member. Northern Nutrition said:. Buy yourself a BodPod or stop worrying. Wunderpus Member AnabolicLab. Invest in a body fat scale yes, I know most aren't too accurate, but if you test everyday at the same time, you can measure the percentage increase or drop and match it with your weight gain to get a rough idea of how much muscle you're putting on.
I've found that to be fairly effective, as our eyes deceive us. For the first 8 weeks, I weigh myself weekly. Usually I average pounds per week during bulking cycles. Beyond 8 weeks, I weigh myself every days, this isn't more for checking my weight to see if I am putting on mass, but more to dial in as the cycle progresses, dose ranges, eating, routine, etc. Personally, I can "feel" prop within the first week.
But as far as gains go, those are usually a bit slower, and accumulate over time. This is all provided that you have your workout dialed in, and your diet on point.
Hillbilly Member. Test prop for me usually really starts to kick at 3 weeks. You should see some decent results from mg eod as long as diet and training is good. Each of these problems alone is a cause for concern. When put together, they form a brutal loop for men. The lack of physicality increases as the desire to stay active declines. Once they physicality tapers enough the ability to stay active in important life activities like work and home fades. These increase the mood drop-off while complicating efforts to alleviate the problem.
Normal drop-offs from age come gradually. This gives you plenty of time to adjust to the changes and keep going. It is perfectly fine to lose some testosterone production as you age. Life has stages and they are necessary. It is when the drop-offs occur suddenly that problem spirals occur. Resorting and maintaining baseline prevents problems. This is why reputable BHRT centers carefully monitor levels and do frequently testing. Unlike normal drop-offs, withdrawal occurs when systems become damaged from improper treatment.
People have a tendency to associate withdrawal with addiction. This is why the WHO defines withdrawal. Using artificial ester compounds for purposes of building mass often lead to withdrawal.
This is because production goes outside of normal range. You can look at any super jacked body and know the answer to, Do testosterone injections work? The problem is, they work too well. Once the body detects that too much testosterone is in the system, it stops making its own. This process occurs through a combination of organs.
The pituitary gland and penial gland both stimulate testosterone production in the adrenal and the testes. Human growth hormone stimulates and regulates some of this production. When the liver finds itself making a lot of enzymes to break down the excess testosterone, it tells the brain. Once the brain knows that too much testosterone is present, it shuts down the testes first and the adrenals second.
On top of that, the penial gland can be damaged from excess. This is why you see ex-dopers in the condition they are in. The lack of production in the now shriveled testes leaves them shrinking and frail from bone mineral density. The frequent mood swings and instability come from the damaged penial and overall lack of testosterone. Proper HRT avoids withdrawal because the systems remain undamaged.
This is also a reason to work with a doctor in maintaining a treatment program. Supplements and injections found online might seem worry-free, however, they are anything but. Now you have the essential information to understand what makes the best testosterone injection.
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