Post-Cycle Therapy (PCT)
Restore natural testosterone production after a cycle
A 4-week PCT protocol combining a SERM (Enclomiphene or Clomiphene) with HCG and Nolvadex to kickstart the HPTA. Begins 2 weeks after the last Enanthate/Cypionate injection (or 3 days after last Propionate/Acetate injection). Supplements support recovery.
Protocol Phases
| Weeks | Compounds | Goal |
|---|---|---|
| 1-2 | Enclomiphene25 mg/day Enclomiphene preferred over Clomiphene (fewer side effects). If unavailable, use Clomiphene 25-50 mg/day. | Aggressively stimulate HPTA recovery |
| 3-4 | Tamoxifen (Nolvadex)20 mg/day | Taper support, allow HPTA to sustain on its own |
Dosage Summary: Enclomiphene 25 -> 12.5 mg, HCG 500 IU EOD (wk 1-2), Nolvadex 20 mg throughout
Supplements
Vitamin D3
4000-5000 IU/day
Zinc
25-50 mg/day
Magnesium
400 mg/day
Ashwagandha (KSM-66)
600 mg/day
Boron
10 mg/day
Blood Marker Monitoring
| Marker | Frequency |
|---|---|
| LH / FSH | 2 weeks post-PCT, 6 weeks post-PCT |
| Total Testosterone | 4 weeks post-PCT, 8 weeks post-PCT |
| Estradiol | 4 weeks post-PCT |
| SHBG | 4 weeks post-PCT |
Key Notes
- Wait for ester clearance before starting: ~2 weeks for Enanthate/Cypionate, ~3 days for Propionate
- HCG is only used weeks 1-2; continuing longer can desensitise Leydig cells
- Some practitioners run HCG during the last 2 weeks of the cycle instead of during PCT
- If LH/FSH are still suppressed 6 weeks post-PCT, consider extending Enclomiphene at 12.5 mg
- Expect a temporary dip in mood, libido, and energy during PCT -- this is normal
- Do not start another cycle until bloodwork confirms full HPTA recovery
After this protocol
Confirm recovery with bloodwork (LH, FSH, Total T, E2) at 4 and 8 weeks post-PCT before considering another cycle
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