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An effective post cycle therapy will include the following things 99.9% of the time:
Let’s talk about the first one…
#1: SERMS
SERMs (Selective Estrogen Receptor Modulator) help to control the effects of estrogen. Taking these types of medications typically help you avoid gyno (bitch tits), maintain muscle gains, and boost your testosterone levels. Otherwise, you're looking at hormones that can become way out of whack, and cause all types of nasty issues.
These are often pharmaceutical grade and work the best, but in some cases you can use an OTC product, especially if you took a very mild steroid that isn't too harsh.
The stronger your cycle, the better your SERM needs to be.
Remember, increased testosterone equals increased estrogen.
Keep that in mind when planning your PCT so you’ll stay balanced not only throughout your cycle but post cycle as well.
The two most common and effective serms in order of recommendation is:
1. Nolvadex: Aka Tamoxifen Citrate, Nolvadex is by far the most popular SERM when it comes to post cycle therapy and in my opinion your best option.
Recommended dosing is 20-40 mg per day, and the length of time you use it depends on the strength of the cycle (see below).
You can also read our guide to Nolvadex for more info or purchase it at our recommended source.
2. Clomid: Also known as Clomiphene Citrate is probably the 2nd most popular option other than Nolvadex, and although the two are similar, Clomid is actually a weaker anti estrogen and needs to be dosed higher at 150 mg to achieve the same effect as Nolvadex.
It’s very effective, but when factoring in cost, I’d go with Nolvadex or Torem any day when available.
However, you can still buy Clomid for pretty cheap and it’s been proven throughout the years to be great in any PCT.
- Some kind of SERM (or Selective Estrogen Receptor Modulator)
- An Aromatase Inhibitor
- And additional PCT supplements and liver support. In most cases this includes any over the counter test boosters or herbal supplements.
Let’s talk about the first one…
#1: SERMS
SERMs (Selective Estrogen Receptor Modulator) help to control the effects of estrogen. Taking these types of medications typically help you avoid gyno (bitch tits), maintain muscle gains, and boost your testosterone levels. Otherwise, you're looking at hormones that can become way out of whack, and cause all types of nasty issues.
These are often pharmaceutical grade and work the best, but in some cases you can use an OTC product, especially if you took a very mild steroid that isn't too harsh.
The stronger your cycle, the better your SERM needs to be.
Remember, increased testosterone equals increased estrogen.
Keep that in mind when planning your PCT so you’ll stay balanced not only throughout your cycle but post cycle as well.
The two most common and effective serms in order of recommendation is:
1. Nolvadex: Aka Tamoxifen Citrate, Nolvadex is by far the most popular SERM when it comes to post cycle therapy and in my opinion your best option.
Recommended dosing is 20-40 mg per day, and the length of time you use it depends on the strength of the cycle (see below).
You can also read our guide to Nolvadex for more info or purchase it at our recommended source.
2. Clomid: Also known as Clomiphene Citrate is probably the 2nd most popular option other than Nolvadex, and although the two are similar, Clomid is actually a weaker anti estrogen and needs to be dosed higher at 150 mg to achieve the same effect as Nolvadex.
It’s very effective, but when factoring in cost, I’d go with Nolvadex or Torem any day when available.
However, you can still buy Clomid for pretty cheap and it’s been proven throughout the years to be great in any PCT.