Well, to answer your question, MB -- I did a lot of research before I decided to try Deca and it really seemed to be the best choice for me.
I had been training for 2 years and had hit a MAJOR plataeu. So I decided to try anabolics. Everything that I read said that the first cycle is the one that counts the most -- so I wanted to get the best results. And I did. I couldn't have asked for a better experience. And to lose my period for two months (by the way it started this morning! I'm not even joking!) really wasn't THAT big of an inconvenience. It was actually kinda cool! But once the two month mark started coming up... that's when I was a little concerned. I went to my Doctor last Friday and had a full blood panel done. He knew what I was going through and all of my levels were fine. So I really don't think that Deca is THAT bad of a drug. After all... they give it to AIDS patience, you know?
Anyway -- that's just my opinion. I do think that I am going to try Anavar next, but I do highly recommend Deca.