I’m 32 and considering a short testosterone cycle to gain lean muscle, but I don’t want to be dependent on TRT for life. Has anyone successfully run a cycle, recovered natural testosterone production afterward, and maintained most of their gains? What factors affect recovery and long-term hormone health?

Heyyy man welcome

Hi,, welcome to the community.Good to have you keep it respectful and let’s keep the discussion solid

If your legs aren’t growing the problem is often not your training it’s your nutrition.
Most lifters fail because they are not eating enough calories to support muscle growth. Without a proper calorie surplus, leg muscles don’t have the fuel to grow.
Low protein intake is another major issue. If protein is too low, recovery slows down and muscle building gets limited.
Carbs also matter if you’re not eating enough before and after leg day, your performance and recovery both suffer…
Inconsistent eating habits and poor recovery (sleep + hydration) make the problem even worse.

Markup is real, no doubt.

Production cost low, price high… that’s business.

You’re paying for branding and trust mostly.

Some vendors definitely tax heavy.

Cheap to make doesn’t mean cheap to sell.

Testing and QC add to the price though.

Reliable sources charge more for a reason.

Hey man welcome

Underground market = wild pricing.

Some of it is straight marketing tax.

Consistency and purity cost money.

People paying for peace of mind.