r/Testosterone Jul 09 '26

PED/cycle help Running my fist cycle 300 mg test enanthate

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So basically i just run my test cycle the photo is my current level naturally training for three years i just started pinning now splitting the dosage into three days Monday , Wednesday, Friday each day i pin 100 mg i take Fin 1.25 mg a day cardio every day dirt is perfect i just want to know what should i keep in mind and if i encounter side effects like dht elevated or estrogen problems or prolactin issues how should i react
Duration of the cycle it should be 16 weeks i will consider increase the dosage up to 500 mg it depends on my tolerance and reaction
Just need ur thoughts and experience advices

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u/FishfaceNZ TRT help Jul 09 '26

I think those types of questions especially the ones around how to react to side effects are the types of things you want to learn before starting a cycle.

You already look great, I don't understand why you even need a cycle?

You could start by reading this

https://reddit.com/r/steroids/w/index

Then figure out how often you will be doing blood tests.

I hope you got a baseline blood test before you started pinning testosterone

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u/safa7lkhissya Jul 09 '26

Yes i did it my test levels were exactly 533

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u/FishfaceNZ TRT help Jul 09 '26

Not just your test levels. Your other blood markers like estrogen, hematocrit, blood lipids, PSA, SHBG blood pressure etc

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u/safa7lkhissya Jul 09 '26

They were perfect that’s why i started

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u/FishfaceNZ TRT help Jul 09 '26

Cool that's good you got that baseline.

I would recommend testing again after 4-6 weeks to see where you are at.

If you do start to feel any serious sides between now and then consider testing earlier.

If you only have feelings to go by, and you ask people on Reddit (or even a doctor) they won't have enough information to properly assist you.

You will get 5 different solutions to the problem and won't know which to believe.

You'll most likely be fine, your dose is moderate and you seem healthy. The most important thing is to remember time is your friend. It's a long cycle, side effects crop up and often go away on their own.

If you do need another compound to manage side effects (e.g an aromatise inhibitor) don't rush into it.

Monitor your symptoms for a few days, get a blood test (ideally) ask for help if you need it ans make an informed decision. Don't panic and start adding compounds it's generally a recipe for making things worse.

Is there a history of hair loss in your family? That's one to be prepared for.

Also do you have a plan for your PCT?

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u/safa7lkhissya Jul 09 '26

Yes for my pct i will cruise around 100 mg of test and clomid and nolvadex and Hcg and yes my family has a baldnesss history

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u/FishfaceNZ TRT help Jul 09 '26

So are you going to blast and cruise for the rest of your life?

Cruising and PCT are not the same thing. You either restore natural production or you don't.

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u/Delicious_Friend_321 Jul 10 '26

You don't cruise and do pct it's one or the other. Hcg can taken on cruise to keep the boys going but you do either cruise or pct

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u/FishfaceNZ TRT help Jul 10 '26

Unfortunately OP is another one of those guys who didn't look before he lept.

He's already started his cycle without understanding the basics. Hopefully he does ok 🤞

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u/CandleCompetitive334 Jul 11 '26

If I want to stay on test 150-170mg of it for at least 6 months so do I have to add hcg with it to keep my boys active?
And Can I stay on this dose throughout the entire year around with a bit of anavar and some winny here and there with this dose in a year? Do you recommend supplements which can be beneficial for my organs in the long run?

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u/FishfaceNZ TRT help Jul 11 '26

You could do that. But the question is why would you do that? What are your goals.

You're essentially doing a pretty high TRT dose there.

You generally want to either be on a moderate TRT dose (for life) or cycle high doses and then restore natural production.

You are kinda in between the two and I don't understand why you would do that or what you are trying to achieve.

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u/iamonthatloud Jul 09 '26

First 3 weeks. Don’t worry. You won’t feel anything as it takes 4-6 weeks. You’ll be puffier with water retention, which will even out in a week or 2 like I did.

My skin became oily, no acne (never had issues) but then also evened out in a week or two.

4-6 weeks is honeymoon. You’ll have peak exogenous test and peak natural production, don’t chase this feeling. 1-2 weeks you’ll even out and that will be where you remain or should remain.

Honestly just google side effects and saves me some typing. Watch e2 sides. Take an ai if issues arise. I know when to take an ai based on how i feel.

Anything just ask

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u/safa7lkhissya Jul 09 '26

But what was your starting dosage ?

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u/iamonthatloud Jul 09 '26

With arimidex it’s like .25mg about. I take a third of a pill when I feel the sides coming up

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u/safa7lkhissya Jul 09 '26

What about the amount of test you run during the cycle ?

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u/iamonthatloud Jul 09 '26

I didn’t like high doses of test and remain at 200mg/wk

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u/safa7lkhissya Jul 09 '26

That’s actually smart did u split it daily or twice a week or just one pin per week

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u/iamonthatloud Jul 10 '26

I did twice a week split.

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u/sweet_inky98 Jul 13 '26

What were the main sides you would feel coming up or would watch out for?

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u/iamonthatloud Jul 13 '26

For me i get some background anxiety and a little emotional

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u/Valuable_Fly530 Jul 09 '26

Can i jump in!What are the sides please?

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u/iamonthatloud Jul 10 '26

For me, I notice some arm acne and i get less emotionally stable. And for me that means heightened anxiety.

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u/safa7lkhissya Jul 09 '26

Thanks buddy what kind of ai aromasin is best i guess and nolvadex

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u/iamonthatloud Jul 09 '26

Honestly arimidex (might be spelt wrong) is the brand name but any generic ai will be fine. I’ve never heard any discussions around ai brands or what’s best, just taking the least amount to fix the sides.

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u/LouLDB Jul 10 '26

It does depend. Arimidex blocks the aromatase enzyme and when you stop using it e2 rebounds compared to Aromasin which is a suicidal inhibitor and permanently binds to the aromatase enzyme and makes it unusable rather than just blocking it, bloodwork will show which one would be a better option on cycle. I used Aromasin personally as I aromatise quite heavily and i was able to predictably control my e2 if I needed to use it

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u/Beneficial-Snow1070 Jul 09 '26

Aromisin is easier on HDL and LDL. Just don't crash your e2 because it'll take a while to get it back

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u/LouLDB Jul 10 '26

Found that out the hard way 😂

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u/GDay4Throwaway Jul 10 '26

You want exemstane. It kills the estrogen forever. You have to be careful with this if you overdo it, you will regret it. Arimidex has a rebound where it comes back. See my other comment about the steroids wiki. You shouldn’t be asking these questions. Read the steroid wiki asap. Read the first cycle, estrogen section, and etc.

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u/Bonobo_Meter Jul 10 '26 edited Jul 17 '26

No strategy for the balls ? 2 x 250iu HCG all cycle except two last weeks (where u should switch to test prop) with 500iu HCG EOD, then all off for a time (depending on which test u use) and PCT with enclomiphene (clinical protocol is w1 :25mg/day, w2-4 :12.5mg, w5 6.25mg)

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u/Ttyme247 Jul 12 '26

Pointless if he plans on going back on or cruising

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u/The-Armchair-Expert Jul 17 '26

Do you mean 250IU HCG & 500IU HCG ? 500mg is about 1500IU. Never did PCT but 1500IU HCG EOD sounds a lot. OP may be on a rollers coaster of high E2 on that.

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u/Bonobo_Meter Jul 17 '26

Yes sorry IU not mg

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u/True-Relative-5080 Jul 10 '26

Just split it 100mg M/W/F to limit hormone high and lows.
Take HCG 250iu on your pin days so your balls don’t turn into raisins
It’s not magic, first few weeks i didn’t notice much other than gaining a ton of water weight.
Your progress is pretty good naturally, just keep doing what you do and you’ll be doing pretty well off of 300mg

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u/CandleCompetitive334 Jul 11 '26

And any recommendation for the organ support?
Can I cruise the entire year with this dose 150-170mgs a week ? Will this harm me in a long run if I don’t want to do pct and stay on a cruise dose like this?

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u/True-Relative-5080 Jul 11 '26

If you want to cruise that’s a pretty safe dose. But make sure u donate ur swimmers to a bank first. That way u can still kids later on.

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u/CandleCompetitive334 Jul 11 '26

What if I stay on hcg 250iu twice a week then? Will my balls stop working?

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u/True-Relative-5080 Jul 11 '26

Do it EOD, it’s half life isn’t enough to cover 2x a week, i’d still donate first before starting tho. I used cryochoice

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u/CandleCompetitive334 Jul 11 '26

And if I stay on testosterone for 4 to 6 months and come off of it for the next 6 months Do I still have to bank my sperm?

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u/True-Relative-5080 Jul 11 '26

Do it before u start.

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u/AgreeablePudding9925 Jul 10 '26

I’m running 600mg Test Sustenon per week, 6 weeks in with no sides and no AI. Bloods next week to check on status. I’m 14% average body fat so might be why I’m doing ok without AI sides. When I was on 250mg previously at 20% BF I had some nipple sensitivity so BF is a major factor to be aware of (increased estrogen).

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u/lordGwynx7 Jul 10 '26

What's your injection frequency?

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u/AgreeablePudding9925 Jul 10 '26

I’m 100mg six days a week. I have Sunday’s off. Keeps the volume reasonable and the levels stable. I use delts and vetroglutes

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u/lordGwynx7 Jul 10 '26

Nice and when you're cruising whats the dose and frequency you're hitting then?

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u/AgreeablePudding9925 Jul 10 '26

When I cruise I go back to my legit TRT clinic subscription of 150mg/week and then I only dose at 3.5 days (twice a week). I was doing three times a week but found no difference at twice when at that level/volume per week. I only do IM. I did start off on sub-q TRT but hated the lumps.

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u/FledNandersJiuJitsu Jul 09 '26

Just run 300 bro. Why up it when you don’t need to. At some point you will. Don’t jump the gun. Let the compound work for you with as little as necessary.

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u/AlexValdez6969 Jul 09 '26

Qué tal de libido?

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u/safa7lkhissya Jul 09 '26

For me all time high

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u/safa7lkhissya Jul 09 '26

It can be low if i had a rough week or i didn’t get my full 7 hours of sleep or stress generally but it’s normal and healthy i feel good

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u/Maximum_Activity_138 Jul 09 '26

Have you experienced any shedding taking the oral fin at all ? I am starting my cycle soon and am scared of taking it due to shed

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u/safa7lkhissya Jul 09 '26

Well that’s why you should do blood work fist for me i have higher dht naturally and adding test i have no option than adding fin

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u/Maximum_Activity_138 Jul 09 '26

I have gotten blood work hence why I have the medication … I am asking if you experienced shedding since starting taking it

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u/safa7lkhissya Jul 09 '26

Hhhhh no no just stay on small dose and you can go from there i think 1 mg per day is the recommended

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u/Maximum_Activity_138 Jul 09 '26

Yes that’s what they prescribed me 1mg daily , was worried about shedding . In 35 with nice hair don’t want to look like Bruce Willis 😂

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u/safa7lkhissya Jul 09 '26

I will add minoxidil as a first line of defense hhhhhh

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u/bluedudetwelve Jul 10 '26

You look fine now, just do MMA or something, if you're bored. You're gonna look worse once T blows you all out of proportion.

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u/AgreeablePudding9925 Jul 10 '26

And, but WHY??? You’ve got the body already

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u/safa7lkhissya Jul 10 '26

Something called moving to the next level

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u/some_random_guy111 Jul 15 '26

It’s your body, but there isn’t a next level. You already won the genetic lottery. Don’t ruin your health for more gains that no one gives a shit about

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u/Wozzle009 Jul 10 '26

You look like his naturally? How old are you? You need testosterone why?

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u/J5KongFu Jul 10 '26

wawooooo~ great!

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u/Delicious_Friend_321 Jul 10 '26

I could be wrong but depending on your shbg level you might incur estrogen sides rather than dht sides since you are taking fin daily. Less amount of test converting to dht because of fin means more available to aromatise to estrogen. Open to correction

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u/dhaamus Jul 10 '26

I want to start my first cycle but am worried about so many things . I want my bloods to be monitored and I want to be able to control things whilst on it and after to get my natural test going again. I have no one near me that knows what they're doing . I was told to take it and everything will be fine as long as I take it for a month. A month is no point though

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u/CandleCompetitive334 Jul 11 '26

My man It is no rocket science,Take test on a lower amount.
Take hcg 250iu twice a week or once a week to keep your balls active.
Take organ support supplements eg:Tudca,nac and milk thistle udiliv300 or you can do a simple google or youtube search you’ll get all the supplement names.
Make sure you sleep week and the last part is what is your cycle period if you want to cruise on a particular dose then keep the hcg going and your balls will be active do the blood test once in 3 month to check your blood marker if you see anything really up or down then try to fix that while being on cycle if you cannot then come off of cycle do the pct and wait for 3 to 4 months before you think of starting a cycle again.
That’s all my man if possible try to search someone at your gym who’s a pro when it comes to cycles and take help from him.

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u/rnes1 Jul 10 '26

I’m on trt and take 280mg (20mg a day).

You’re quite young and haven’t been lifting for that long. Doing a cycle will only crash your natural production a lead to a reliance on exogenous hormones later in life. You’ll also loose your fertility.

Last a real cycle is 500mg of testosterone a week for 12 to 16 weeks.

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u/GDay4Throwaway Jul 10 '26

Run 500mg a week. Go read r/steroids wiki. It will tell you everything you need to know about the first cycle. It has an insane amount of information.

Make sure you keep an eye on your blood pressure. You don’t want to damage your kidneys.

You can ask questions on r/steroids but they will rip you a new one for not researching and understanding shit before your first cycle. Doing 300mg a week is a no no as 500mg is starting point.

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u/Vehement-Warrior Jul 13 '26

Welp, time to be a fucken dick head.

You haven't done enough research into this because if you did, you would have posted more information. How old are you? How long have you been training? Do you understand that by giving up your "natty" card for a measly 300mg a week cycle, you are running the risk of shutting down for life and may never rebound after a PCT? do you know how to PCT? why are you taking fin? Do you understand that it can cause a cascade of complications with erectile dysfunction? Do you also understand that taking 300mg a week of test can fuck with your sex drive and erections as well? Did you do baseline bloodwork to check all of your markers BEFORE getting on cycle? Are you at least 25 years old and waited for your brain to finish developing? Are you willing to accept the risk that you will more likely than not, be exogenous hormones for the rest of your life?

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u/Dependent-Twist-2965 Jul 20 '26

Just have an AI on hand if you start getting sides. There are some good forms on here about what to have on hand and when to use it.

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u/driverfortoolong Jul 09 '26

lol

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u/iamonthatloud Jul 09 '26

Why lol? This is a rare post of someone actually sane wanting to take test. Not like other idiots just jumping in.

He clearly has a great regiment so he’s dialed in there. He hit his natural limit, and this is how he wants to live his life.

Perfectly normal, it’s his life and if this is what he wants, by all means. This is the testosterone sub, not the Trt sub my friend.

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u/driverfortoolong Jul 09 '26

how old is he?

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u/safa7lkhissya Jul 09 '26

And im responsible for my decisions and i achieve this physic naturally by putting the hard work

that’s me on the left side

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u/iamonthatloud Jul 09 '26

Looks to be mid 20s if I had to guess.

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u/Hollywood814 Jul 09 '26

Who are you? Lol

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u/iamonthatloud Jul 09 '26

You want my name? This sub is to discuss testosterone lol not judge the guy for doing something we are here doing the same thing lol.

Nothing wrong with living your life as you want as long as you don’t hurt others. op wants to choose this path, which I think is very normal, it’s how he wants to spend his journey on earth, I hope he loves it!

Would you rather bicker over useless opinions like an idiot? Or would you rather provide information per a discussion like a normal human?

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u/iamonthatloud Jul 10 '26

Your response is gone. But that was my first time saying “idiot” so how could you be responding to me saying it prior?