What is a PCT – Post Cycle Therapy ?
A PCT (Post Cycle Therapy) is a term used to talk about the period of time after a cycle of prohormone. In that period of time (PCT), users of prohormone need to take a SERM (Selective Estrogen Receptor Modulator) to boost their natural production of testosterone while also controlling the excess of estrogen level.
In some case, a SERM is not necessary to do a PCT (Click here to read the OTC PCT page)
More information about the importance of doing a PCT – Post Cycle Therapy
The post cycle therapy has big importance for everyone who’s doing a cycle of prohormone. In fact, if you planned to not do a PCT or simply if you know nothing about it : a cycle of prohormone would be a lost for you. To demonstrate the importance of doing a PCT, I will explain to you what happens at your body during and after a cycle of prohormone :
When someone is taking a prohormone, his natural production of testosterone is stopped. As the testosterone level is going very high in a cycle (due to the prohormone), the body want to balance this by increasing also the level of estrogen (You can limited this reaction by taking an Anti-Estrogen). When you stops your cycle of prohormone, your testosterone level is back to zero and your body works now with your natural production of testosterone. But during the time your natural production is back to normal, you have still a high level of estrogen in your body.
This excess of estrogen level combined to a low level of testosterone in your body can cause you many health problems : libido issues, lost of all your muscle gains, more in depth health problems.
This is why a PCT – Post Cycle Therapy is considered like one of the most important stage of a cycle of prohormone. Therefore, a PCT is necessary and obligatory for every cycle of prohormones.
How to do a PCT – Post Cycle Therapy ?
To do a proper PCT, you will need a SERM (Selective Estrogen Receptor Modulator). SERMs protects you from the excess level of estrogen and also bring back your natural production of testosterone to normal. In the category of SERMs, there is three products popular to use for a PCT : Nolvadex (Tamoxifen Citrate), Clomid (Clomiphene Citrate) and Torem – Fareston (Toremiphene Citrate).
* Names in parantheses represents the chemical names of the products.
What is the best SERM ? Nolvadex, Clomid or Torem ?
Although they are different, all the three SERMs listed before are good to control your estrogen level and boost up your natural production of testosterone. Nolvadex is very popular among users of prohormone but clomid are torem works fine too.
Dosage and length of SERMs for a PCT – Post Cycle Therapy
The three SERMs works differently so for your PCT, you can choose between several setup. According if you prohormone cycle is normal or harsh, you will have to increase the dosage of the SERM.
* A prohormone cycle is considered harsh when you’re using Superdrol, Pheraplex or when you’re stacking prohormones.
Setup 1 – Nolvadex (Tamoxifen Citrate) PCT for a normal cycle
Week 1 : 20 mg per day
Week 2 : 20 mg per day
Week 3 : 10 mg per day
Week 4 : 10 mg per day
Setup 2 – Clomid (Clomiphene Citrate) PCT for a normal cycle
Week 1 : 50 mg per day
Week 2 : 50 mg per day
Week 3 : 25 mg per day
Week 4 : 25 mg per day
Setup 3 – Torem Fareston (Toremiphene Citrate) PCT for a normal cycle
Week 1 : 90 mg per day
Week 2 : 60 mg per day
Week 3 : 60 mg per day
Week 4 : 30 mg per day
Setup 4 – Nolvadex (Tamoxifen Citrate) PCT for an HARSH cycle
Week 1 : 30 mg per day Week 1 : 20 mg per day
Week 2 : 20 mg per day OR Week 2 : 20 mg per day
Week 3 : 10 mg per day Week 3 : 20 mg per day
Week 4 : 10 mg per day Week 4 : 10 mg per day
————————————————-Week 5 : 10 mg per day
Setup 5 – Clomid (Clomiphene Citrate) PCT for an HARSH cycle
Week 1 : 75 mg per day
Week 2 : 50 mg per day
Week 3 : 50 mg per day
Week 4 : 25 mg per day
Setup 6 – Torem Fareston (Toremiphene Citrate) PCT for an HARSH cycle
Week 1 : 120 mg per day Week 1 : 90 mg per day
Week 2 : 90 mg per day OR Week 2 : 90 mg per day
Week 3 : 60 mg per day Week 3 : 60 mg per day
Week 4 : 30 mg per day Week 4 : 60 mg per day
————————————————-Week 5 : 30 mg per day
Where can I buy legit SERMs online ?
Unfortunately, we can’t answer directly this question. However, you can easily find your answer by searching on google “buy legit serms” or “buy serms online”. Search a little bit and you will find where to buy legit SERMs.
More Questions – Answers about the PCT – Post Cycle Therapy
When does a PCT – Post Cycle Therapy starts ?
A PCT starts the day after you’ve stopped your last pills of prohormones. (Ex: Last pills on monday, you start taking otc pct supplements on tuesday.)
Do I need to take something else than a SERM or only a SERM for a PCT ?
It’s not necessary to take something else with your SERM but you can take a PCT Assist supplement like “ArimiPlex PCT by Hi-Tech Pharmaceuticals” or “PCT V by Blackstone Labs” if you want too. It will help your body recover better.
Should I split the dosage of my SERM during the day ?
SERMs have long half lifes, you should simply your dose in one shot. If you decide to split the dosage, split it in equal parts.
Is there a specific time in the day to take my serms ?
The answer is NO. But, you need to stick at one time. If you start your pct with taking your serm in the morning, simply stick to that time during the whole cycle of your PCT.
What are the different forms of SERMs ?
There is two forms available for SERMs : in liquid or in pills. Both works fine. For the liquid, you will need to use a graduated medicine dropper to extract the product. All you got to do is to swallow it and drink something just right after to remove the “bad” taste or some people even mix the SERMs with juice/water.
Can I use two SERMs at one time ?
Yes and No. Advanced users will say yes but I suggest to stick to one SERM at a time.
Can you rec a OTC PCT that can be used without a serm after a mild 4 week run of 20mg epistane/day?
For that specific cycle, I would go with this OTC PCT option :
Week 1 : 3 caps daily of Erase Physique Enhancing Science (PES)
Week 2 : 3 caps daily of Erase Physique Enhancing Science (PES)
Week 3 : 2 caps daily of Erase Physique Enhancing Science (PES)
Week 4 : 1 caps daily of Erase Physique Enhancing Science (PES)
You can add a natural test booster (tribulus terrestris for example) during the whole OTC PCT to have a better libido recovery if you need any.
Performed a cycle of IronLabs super DMZ 3.0 without Cycle support. Now I started a pct with only Econtrol rx 2.0. Is this enough? Libido is way down…Im concerned. What are your recommendations? Can I buy a tetosterone booster togethwe with the Econtrol 2.0. Can I add another PCT and milk thitle to the Econtrol dosage?
Hey Idmael
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E-Control Rx 2.0 is not enough for your PCT. Indeed, you need to have a SERM if you want to do a proper post cycle therapy for Super DMZ RX 3.0 ! My suggestion is to get one ASAP but if you can’t : keep the dose high for E-Control.
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Now for your libido, you could use a typical testosterone booster along with a SERM or with E-Control RX 2.0 if you stay with that.
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You can also add milk thistle because E-Control alone only contains NAC (n-acetyl-cysteine) which is good but could be better for your liver.
I’m about to do four weeks of transdermal icon one from iconic formulations. I’ve got on cycle supplements but will an otc pct be good alongside sustain alpha or will I need a serm to recover?
Kind regards
John
Can I get your P newsletter,please.
Thank you
Planning on running my first prohormone cycle; decided on max lmg. One site that sells it recommends running AD-3 for pct which would provide 75mg of arimstane daily, as well as mucuna pr.; would this be enough for PCT or would a serm like tomixfen be necessary? Also, another site that sells it recommends running Estro strike while on cycle, which contains both arimistane and formistane; is this necessary? I was thinking of having the AD-3 on hand in case I begin to get any gyno effects while in the max-lmg with the thought that the mucuna (or velvet bean) could help with the prolactin side effects? Is this a valid idea? Or would a product like HGHup which also contains mucuna be sufficient for that? If I were to begin running the AD-3 along side the max-lmg then it would definitely not be enough for pct, correct? Any input or advice would be greatly appreciated; thanks.
If using the LG Sciences Bulk Andro kit or LG Sciences Cutting Andro Kit would using Blackstone Gear support and Blackstone PCT V be adequate for the PCT? A lot of the articles state that 1 Andro and 4 Andro don’t provide much benefit and the damage they could do makes them not worth using what is your opinion? I would like to lose fat and lean out my body while keeping some muscle. The Andro supplements are not recommended for Cardio workouts-do you know why?
Thank you for your response and consideration.
1) LG Sciences prohormones are compatible with Blackstone Labs PCT
2) 1-Andro, 4-Andro prohormones affect each person in different ways, depending on the state of the body, daily regimen, diet, age … all individually
3) For fat burning I would recommend Lipodrene. Prohormones are more suitable for gaining muscle mass.
4) Andro prohormones will increase your weight, which is not necessary for cardio training. Cardio is performed with your own weight.
how did i do a PCT for halodrol and is armistani enough for pct