OK...where to start?
I'm always researching the use of AI's and serms and their place on cycle and pct to prevent side effects. Letro is GREAT at reducing estrogen..almost too low and it has gyno reversal properties. Arimidex/liquidex is very effective at reducing estrogen. Proviron has a positive effect on the libido and reduces SHBG freeing up more testosterone. Aromisin reduces estrogen by 85% (correct if im wrong please) and increases testosterone. I also heard that aromasin can cause androgenic side effects such as acne because of the raise in testosterone
What do you use on cycle to prevent estrogen related sides like bloat and gyno?
I've used Proviron at 25mg/ED. Its kept bloat down and gyno sides to a minimum. I did have a little lump at the 12 week mark and wish I was running something with more estrogen reducing effects. Given the choice, it would be Aromasin. This is what compound I'll use whilst "on" next and possibly a low dose of Proviron 25mg/EOD or E2D as it reduces SHBG so dramatically. I know Aromasin does this, but its not as effective IMHO. Nolva on hand.
Acne can supposedly be estrogen related so what do you use to prevent acne on cycle? Nothing yet...As I've still got fu*king acne! Aromasin may help next time as it reduces estorgen more effectively than Proviron does IMO. Or Letro low dose. But...Then we risk sides related to low estrogen levels...Sore joints, lower immune system etc..
Anoter idea is to reduce levels of DHT via using a 5-alpha-reductase inhibitor. Just a thought as I've read acne can be a side of increase DHT levels.
Antioboitics are ok. The Tetracyline familly have had good reviews. Though, I've been on one of them for 5-6 weeks and havnt seen much. I;m told it takes months...?
Retnoids! Isotretinoin, or better known, Accutane. Its VERY toxic and shouldnt be combined with any AS for this reason. With bloodwork, I think that statement should be slightly relaxed. Getting a full blood panel every 3-4 weeks, I may warrant its use. But with orals...No! I've read about BB doing 20mg/E4D with good results, cycling or not.
Nizoral is a good addition to combating acne IMO. Washing regulary leaving it on the effected area for 4-5 mins E3D.
Which would be best added to a nolva/clomid or nolva only pct.
I'm just looking to spark a bit of discussion on what place in your cycle/pct these compounds have and which do you prefer and why
A SERM/AI is a good start. If I were to choose one, it would have to be Aromasin again. Lowers SHBG, low/no rebound, doesnt drive estrogen down to low, doesnt conflict with other compounds metobolizing, ie: Nolva can reduce plasma concentrations of Arimidex by up to 23% (If I remember correctly?).
I've said this once and I'll say it again. I think, eventually, SERM's, wont have much of a place during PCT. Why block estrogens effects, and spend money doing so, when you can reduce them and raise serum concentrations of LH/FSH and Testosterone? From a cost point of view, its not optimal.Discusssssssss
