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this myth that you can just use test year round at moderate dosages and not cause heart health strain is something common on forums. the main problem you will have is cholesterol issues and high bp.
heart enlarging can occur depending on someones sheer size. rich piana did have an enlarged heart and refused to lose mass
heart enlarging can occur depending on someones sheer size. rich piana did have an enlarged heart and refused to lose mass
Can Exogenous Test enlarge your Heart ~ when Abused ~ Yes !
Taking large doses for Extended Periods of time can be harmful.
So why are you considering an Extended Cycle.............................. JP
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Notice in this Article, the 1st three words are ~ Anabolic Steroid Abuse !!!
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1768197/
Taking large doses for Extended Periods of time can be harmful.
So why are you considering an Extended Cycle.............................. JP
P.S.
Notice in this Article, the 1st three words are ~ Anabolic Steroid Abuse !!!
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1768197/
Steroids are not localized in their action. They are systemic. Whenever you use steroids, they will cause all your muscles to grow. Your heart is a cardiac muscle and not a skeletal muscle like your biceps, triceps, etc. but it's still a muscle.
Yes - steroid usage will cause your heart to enlarge. It's not a coincidence that most bodybuilders end up dying of some sort of heart condition or cardiovascular disease.
Yes - steroid usage will cause your heart to enlarge. It's not a coincidence that most bodybuilders end up dying of some sort of heart condition or cardiovascular disease.
Yes, absolutely this is possible. That is one of the main reasons I always suggest moderate dosages on cycle and keeping the cycle reasonable in length. Then making sure you take proper time off. Those things will limit the negative effects and allow your body to actually recover.
same here. I am down about 25 pounds from my peak.. although I am way less strong I also probably feel 100X better too now.
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Same here with the lower strength and feeling 100X better. For me though, I broke my humerus in half, and the ball joint on the shoulder exploded into 5 pieces, so I'm not trying to push heavy weights these days to test that shoulder's limits anyway.
I hear you Brother ~ just got finished with a Double Hip Replacement over the last 1 1/2 years.
From being a Marble and Granite Setter, then Lifting Heavy most of my life.
I leave the Heavy Weights to the Younger Guys these days, No Regrets......................... JP
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Steroids as such do not cause heart hypertrophy when used wisely and in moderation. As soon as you will start using them heavily, you can expect that problem. What also causes this is intense training - there is even the name for that - athlete's heart. Most professional athletes will have enlarged hearts. But steroids are not the only ones to blame here.
Thanks for the replies from everyone here. I apoligize for the delayed response (my life has been chaos with work). I believe in honesty and I will give you guys just that. I used Test Cyp for 3 years straight at 250mg a week for several reasons. The first original reason was that I had peaked in the gym and could not gain no matter what I tried. My strength hit a wall! I could not increase beyond 220 pound dumbell chest press (110 dumbbells), and my deadlift was stuck at 375 with 3 sets of 6 max. So, after my brother started taking test, I couldnt resist. Uneducated, I was recieving information from a poor source that led me to believe that taking test year round without a break would not cause any damage. Well, after getting engaged and busier with work, I slowed down alltogether in the gym and found myself not working out more than once or twice a week. I knew this was bad, but I assume most of you here know the addictive characteristics to aas. Everytime I skipped for a few weeks, I began feeling like less of a man quickly. Long LONG story short, my brother passed away 3 months ago from Severe Cardiomegaly of an enlarged heart. His heart could not carry his body being that it was enlarged and working overtime. Im still having a hard time believing he is gone, but I am now starting to wonder if I am also affected? We ran similar length cycles, but he used stronger juice. I never kept any of the weight I gained, but he gained nearly 50+pounds and became an alcoholic to boot. So... can taking Test C for several years at a higher than therapeutic dose cause an enlrgement of the heart? Thank you for your input. Some extra info: he was diagnosed with high blood pressure a year ago, my blood pressure is near perfect every month when I see my doctor, but he does not know of my aas use. I DO NOT DRINK, AND HE DID IN EXCESS. HE ALSO DRANK UP TO 10 REDBULLS A DAY SOMETIMES (VERY ADDICTIVE PERSONALITY). SORRY, CAPS LOCK WAS ON ACCIDENTALLY. THANKS.
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What you need to do, is get your heart checked by a doctor to see if it is enlarged. If it actually did get enlarged, it would be good to know that right away. If it did not, you will have a peace of mind. This is my opinion here - simple, but yet effective.
Go to your doctor and ask him to perform the following 3 tests on you -
Chest X-ray. X-ray images help your doctor see the condition of your lungs and heart. If your heart is enlarged on an X-ray, other tests will usually be needed to find the cause.
Electrocardiogram. This test records the electrical activity of your heart through electrodes attached to your skin. Impulses are recorded as waves and displayed on a monitor or printed on paper. This test helps your doctor diagnose heart rhythm problems and damage to your heart from a heart attack.
Echocardiogram. This test for diagnosing and monitoring an enlarged heart uses sound waves to produce a video image of your heart. With this test, the four chambers of the heart can be evaluated.
Chest X-ray. X-ray images help your doctor see the condition of your lungs and heart. If your heart is enlarged on an X-ray, other tests will usually be needed to find the cause.
Electrocardiogram. This test records the electrical activity of your heart through electrodes attached to your skin. Impulses are recorded as waves and displayed on a monitor or printed on paper. This test helps your doctor diagnose heart rhythm problems and damage to your heart from a heart attack.
Echocardiogram. This test for diagnosing and monitoring an enlarged heart uses sound waves to produce a video image of your heart. With this test, the four chambers of the heart can be evaluated.
I wouldn't take what happened to him and project that onto yourself. It sounds like you are living a much more healthy lifestyle. You were basically just taking a TRT dose for that time so I wouldn't expect anything major to have happened. Just do a follow up at the doctor and try to PCT. If you are unable to recover then unfortunately you will be on TRT.
