I'm not here to tell you that you or everyone will have the same fortune as me. I'm not here to tell you to go ahead and abuse AAS like I did and you will have no problems. I'm simply here to share my experience and let you know that steroids are not necessarily a death sentence for your fertility.
I did my first AAS cycle about 10 years ago at 23 years old. I did a mix of Ostarine, and Toremifene for PCT. Needless to say the Ostarine inhibited my recovery and I was left with a total testosterone level of 199ng/dL at 23 years old. I wasted no time getting on TRT. I blasted and cruised my way through my 20's. I went from 8-12 week cruises 2-3 times a year to 4-8 week cruises once a year, to not cruising at all and just switching compounds every several months. The last 3 or so years has been a constant blast of alternating compounds. HCG was used religiously at first...then the last few years it was used sporadically, then the last year it was not used at all until I was trying to conceive.
My usage history went something like this...
-(Year 1): 1st cycle (23 years old) - failed recovery due to Ostarine use during PCT. Got on TRT at 200mg/week.
-(Years 1-4): blast & cruised. 8-12 week cruises 2-3 times a year. HCG used religiously.
-(Years 5-7): cruises reduced to 4-8 weeks once per year. HCG used for a few months here and there with long breaks in between.
-(Years 7-9): Constant blast, no cruising. Alternating compounds. HCG used once or twice for a few months.
-(Year 10): Constant blast. Same as above. HCG no used at all.
-(End of year 10): Trying for a baby. I start using HCG again for a few months at 250iu twice a week. Still blasting.
We started trying in November. Due to illness (covid) we were only able to give it 2 solid tries since November. Found out last week she's pregnant. After all that use and abuse it only took 2 tries, and I never even came off or dropped to a cruise...
Definitely do not abuse AAS like I did...but also try not to worry too much if you're in a similar boat as I was. Everyone's different but I think for the most part if you're a healthy young-ish dude you should be fine. Just use your HCG and cycle responsibly. (I know I know I'm a hypocrite).
