Counteracting sides

[sassy69]

Just to clarify, I am on the 50/wk EQ by itself, not stacked with var. The var comparisons I keep making are to my last cycle as var is the only compound I have to compare to for reference. I DID have a couple week of irritability with var coming on and a little bit going off, and I think perhaps it has more to do with being caused by the fluctuation in hormone levels beginning and ending since it coincided with those transitions. The irritability the first couple weeks on EQ followed the same pattern but was like amped up x10 compared to the irritation level on var.

I agree that it seems like when the hormone profile is in flux vs stable, whether stable "on" or stable "off", is when all the effects (sies & results) seem more apparent. And given you're on a more aggressive compound, with the addition of some aromatization... sure.

[JAce]

Your blood levels are going to be pretty stable from here on out until you stop. Keep in mind, at this point cutting the dose in half will only reduce concentrations by a small amount. Real gains and sides are typically a few weeks off yet.

[Raine1143]

Not planning on halving the dose at any point. If by week five or six the sides multiply to a level I feel is intolerable then I would just stop completely and wait it out at that point. My plan is to just update and document my experience even though a study of one is more anecdotal than scientific. The only side I absolutely don't want is masculination of the face, and while I know there's no way to "choose your sides", I do feel that it's a side which doesn't come on overnight or even on one cycle, especially of a compound like EQ kept at low to reasonable doseage for a female. Perhaps all compounds contribute to that, even var, over multiple cycles bit by bit since they are all testosterone derivatives. Maybe someone more experienced can speak to that? I have a female friend who has run 2 cycles of test (not sure what kind; she was following advice and dose instructions from a guy friend of hers and didn't really know what the heck or how much she was on) who looks exactly the same in terms of femininity and says she experienced no noticeable sides other than slight voice deepening and a bit of extra body hair.

[JAce]

Eq, DBol are DBT conversion, Test/Primo/Winny are DHT. I find Eq to be better for longer, slower cycles and have also found Prop to be great for shorter, low dose cycles. DHT seems to bring worse sides for me so I cut back on use. On dosing, my rule of thumb is take the least amount possible to get the effect you want, 50 has been good for me at 128-135lbs. I track effects and adjust dosages according to my bodyweight to get a "ceiling". Sides are almost inevitable, voice, jawline, hair growth/loss, MITB are all effected. How much is tied to dose/duration and genetic predisposition. Be aware and realistic, I've actually been complimented on some subtle facial and voice changes. I've seen some drastic changes in some that have scared me nearly straight LOL.

I was told early on drugs are like a spotter. Does a good spotter help you squeeze out 2 more or do all the reps for you... A little help to push past a plateau goes a long way.

[JAce]

I should add, I just finished up the identical 12 cycle except for e3d dosing (kiddies make nighttime more convenient) Worked very well but I certainly didn't experience what you have in the first few weeks or really at all. We're all different, just pay close attention and hit those goals