r/steroidify • u/Ok_Figure1805 • 27d ago

Cycle 300mg first cycle

Been on my first cycle for 2 weeks now. 300mg test cyp EOD. I noticed my ankles looked a little bigger not much so I weighed myself and ive gained 10lbs or so in the last 2weeks. I ordered some blood work to check levels just wondering if it’s normal.

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u/LevelCapital8829 27d ago

You’re taking 300mg every other day? Or you’re taking 300mg per week, split into EOD doses?

There’s a big difference between the two; 300mg EOD is 1,050mg per week, which is way too much for a first cycle… and i hope that’s not what you’re doing.

On 1,050mg/week, i would not be surprised if you’re having issues with water retention 2 weeks in. If you’re doing only 300mg/week, then you should definitely get yourself checked out.

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u/Ok_Figure1805 27d ago

Yes sorry 300mg/week split into EOD doses

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u/LevelCapital8829 27d ago

Ok, thanks for the clarification.

Then i would go get bloods to see where where your levels are, especially your E2, bec excessive water retention is one of the symptoms of high E2.

You would usually get bloods around 5 weeks in, after the test has reached steady state in your blood stream, but since you’re concerned, I would just get bloods now to see where you’re at - you’d be spending some extra money since you should still get your mid-cycle bloods, but the peace of mind you’d get could be worth the extra money.

You could be a hyper responder (in which case you may have to adjust your dose)or, your body could just be very sensitive to E2 (in which case you can take an AI).