Dennis,
Here's the week-by-week plan I would use:
Week 1: 100mg/week
Week 2: 100mg/week
Week 3: 100mg/week
Week 4: 100mg/week
Week 5: 60mg/week
Week 6: 40mg/week
Week 7: 30mg/week
Week 8: 20mg/week
Week 9: 10mg/week
If you desire, add in
hCG at 1000IU 3 x week starting in week eight (8) or nine (9) and continuing for three (3) weeks.
The long ester shouldn't make too much of a difference here. Remember, endogenous production is a result of LH release stimulating hormone production in the leydig cells. LH is mediated in a reverse feedback loop. So as your exogenous
testosterone drops lower, your production of LH starts to increase again. By doing this in stages, the leydig cells have an opportunity to respond at a pace they can handle. As I indicated earlier, studies demonstrate very little or no suppression of the HPTA with exogenous administration around 25mg/week. The gradual decrease in dosing will closely match the gradual increase in endogenous production, allowing for a seamless translation from on to off.
hCG can work in conjunction with a taper during the last few weeks to 'force' production to increase. But it really isn't necessary. LH levels rise rapidly when
testosterone levels drop. The
hCG simply overwhelms the leydig cells with a very large excess of hormone signaling.
Finally, unless you have an underlying hypogonadal issue, the testes will rebound fairly quickly, even after long cycles. The body abhors imbalance and attempts to recover homeostasis as quickly as possible. There are a few things that you probably do already, like avoiding alcohol, opiates and some forms of H2 blockers (anti-acid). All of which can decease LH and testosterone while increasing estradiol.
Hope I answered any questions about the theory behind this. If anyone wants something addressed in detail please post and I will endeavour to reply as quickly as possible.
Fraggle