Why Testosterone Should Be the Base of Every Steroid Cycle – Even Oral Ones

If you’re planning to run an anabolic steroid cycle—whether it’s oral or injectable—testosterone should always be the foundation. Many first-time users skip it, thinking it’s optional, especially during oral-only cycles. But that’s a mistake.

In this blog, you’ll learn why testosterone is essential, how it works with other compounds, and how to safely include it in any cycle.

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🔬 What Happens When You Take Steroids?

Anabolic steroids suppress your natural testosterone production. Even mild orals like Anavar or Turinabol will send a signal to your body to stop making its own testosterone.

The result?

• Mood swings
• Low libido
• Erectile dysfunction
• Fatigue
• Loss of motivation

Adding exogenous testosterone prevents this crash during your cycle.

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🧪 Why Testosterone Is the Most Important Compound

Testosterone is:

• The body’s primary androgen
• Well-studied and predictable
• Effective for both bulking and cutting
• Easy to dose and monitor

Whether you’re stacking with Dbol or cutting with Winstrol, test keeps your baseline hormonal function in check.

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🧩 Benefits of Using Testosterone as a Base

✅ Maintains libido and sexual health
✅ Prevents low testosterone symptoms
✅ Supports mood, focus, and energy
✅ Helps maintain muscle and performance
✅ Allows for more stable and predictable results

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📆 Recommended Testosterone Dosages

For Beginners:

• Testosterone Enanthate or Cypionate:
  250–400mg per week (1–2 injections weekly)
• Testosterone Propionate (shorter ester):
  100mg every other day

For oral-only cycles (not ideal long-term), consider adding 100–200mg/week of Test to maintain hormonal balance.

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🔁 Example Beginner Cycles

Oral-Only (Risky):

• Turinabol 40mg/day, 6 weeks
• No test = suppressed natural T → fatigue, libido loss

Oral + Test (Better):

• Turinabol 40mg/day + Test E 300mg/week
• Balanced hormones, better gains, smoother recovery

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⚠️ Common Misconceptions

❌ “I don’t need test if I’m just using Anavar.”
✔️ Even mild orals suppress natural testosterone.

❌ “I’ll do PCT after, so I’m fine.”
✔️ Without testosterone during the cycle, you’ll feel awful during the cycle.

❌ “Testosterone causes side effects.”
✔️ Most side effects come from improper estrogen management—not testosterone itself.

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💉 Best Testosterone Esters for Beginners

Ester	Injection Frequency	Half-Life
Test Enanthate	1–2x weekly	~7–10 days
Test Cypionate	1–2x weekly	~7–9 days
Test Propionate	Every other day	~2–3 days

Use Arimidex or Aromasin to manage estrogen side effects like water retention or gynecomastia.