
Originally Posted by
Swifto
PCT's dont change dramatically, I dont think, even for supplement(s) cycles.
There seems to be a never ending number of, "What PCT for Sust/Deca?", "What PCT for Dbol/Test?".
When using androgens, that cause shutdown or inhibtion, the PCT should remain, mostly, unchanged. 95% of cycles cause complete shutdown (shutdown of endogenous testosterone production). Cyles containing Testosterone or 19-Nors, will cause almost complete testicular shutdown. Therfore an aggressive PCT is needed.
Use an AI if you havent used one when "on" to lower estrogen, which is extremely suppressive (leydig cells) during PCT.
Use proven SERMs (Clomid, Nolva).
Use Tormifene, which has recently been reported to be the best SERM at restarting an inhibited HPTA.
Use HCG when "on" to maintain testicular size/function.
My advice is:
Steroid/ProHormone cycle causing HPTA shutdown (HCG may not be needed in cycles below 6 weeks IMHO)
Use HCG 125-250ius 2-3 times weekly. 10-15 days from your final Test shot, ramp your HCG to 250-500ius and ramp you AI slightly. This will cause a spike in endogenous testosterone and aromotase. We then use PCT to restart GnRH from the hypothalamus and LH/FSH from the pituitary. When beginning PCT, switch to another AI also.
wk 1-5 Clomid 25-50mg/ED OR Torm 120/60mg/ED
wk 1-5 Nolva 20mg/ED OR Torm 60mg/ED
*Aromasin 25mg/ED OR Arimidex 0.5-1mg/ED
*AI's are not always needed, especially if one has been used to control estrogen (aromatse activity) during the cycle. There is a high risk of lowering estrogen too low and that can bring its own side effects; Lowered labido, aching joints, poor cholesterol and can negatively effect the immune system. We need some estrogen, not alot, not zero, but one cannot afford a too low an estrogen level at this time of PCT.
Tribulas or another labido enhancer (Proviron).
Supplement cycle inhibiting the HPTA
wk 1-4 Clomid 25-50mg/ED OR Torm 60mg/ED
wk 1-4 Nolva 20mg/ED
Trib or another labido enhancer.
Thats it. Read the sticky's.
There are far too many "What PCT" threads here.