In the vast world of steroids and post-cycle therapy (PCT), there are a number of words and phrases which are commonly throw around when advanced topics come up. Many authors simply assume the reader knows what a SERM, AI, or RI is. While advanced steroid users may have a fundamental grasp of what these things are, beginner and intermediate users often just muddle their way through it, identifying SERMs or AIs by some brand name, but never quite sure what the difference is. Let’s check out some of the most commonly used terms, and discuss what they are and how they affect you. Aromatase Inhibitors, or AIs, are drugs used to lower estrogen, the female sex hormone, in the body. Both testosterone (the male sex hormone) and estrogen exist in both men and women, at differing levels. ...

We all know that many of today’s commonly used steroids were never designed by scientists to be used by bodybuilders for the purposes of carrying a great deal of muscle at low body fat. Trenbolone started as cattle pellets, designed to add mass to animals so they delivered the most steak and hamburger once slaughtered. DNP was actually an ingredient in dynamite! Nolvadex was a breast cancer medication. Clomid was a fertility drug. Insulin was created to help people suffering from diabetes. These are just a few examples – there are many more instances of compounds created for medical purposes which were used by clever bodybuilders or nutritionists to improve sports performance, of physique appearance. Evista is one similarly interesting drug. Designed for use by women in regulating female hormone estrogen levels, ...

Anytime a bodybuilder comes off a cycle, he runs a major risk of suffering from some pretty nasty side effects. The body’s levels of testosterone come crashing down, but the levels of natural estrogen production (which spikes to keep up with T-levels) remain elevated. This leads to the very unpopular side effect of gynecomastia, which leads to hard puffy growths on the chest under the nipples. They are harmless, but they look terrible for both your social life, and your bodybuilding career. To avoid the sagging testosterone and surging estrogen levels, bodybuilders ending a steroid cycle commonly take what is known as PCT, or post-cycle therapy. Medicines are taken to keep testosterone levels somewhat high, and slow estrogen levels. There are a wide range of these drugs, the most common being SERMs and AIs (aromatose inhibitors). ...

If there is a single regret that is probably the largest among bodybuilders who use steroids, it’s likely their early neglect for the all-important topic of PCT, or post-cycle therapy. When the bodybuilder is “on” a steroid cycle, he feels almost invincible. However, when the cycle ends (due to lack of supply or common sense system recovery times), many bodybuilders just stop cold turkey. They do not realize that for the last 3 to 4 months (or whatever length of the cycle), the body has been functioning on an extremely high level of testosterone. As a result of this elevation, estrogen production has spiked to keep up with it. This is fine during the cycle, as a hormone balance exists. However, when the artificial level of testosterone is suddenly reduced to zero or to ...

Q: What in your opinion is the best PCT out there? Is one better than another? Amounts? A: In my opinion, it’s Nolvadex. But a mixed cycle of Nolvadex and Clomid is good post cycle therapy too. The combination is great to cover all bases. HCG is also a choice and it depends upon what you’re ending with. If it’s D-bol, you’ll need a combination. Don’t end just on Deca because you could have a big mess on your hands determining what you’ll need to do. Some people notice more sides with Clomid than Nolvadex. Also consider IGF-1 as a pct, but that’s a different discussion. As for amounts, you’ll want to do Clomid once or twice daily for 10 to 14 days and take about 20 mg of Nolvadex for about 2 to 3 weeks. Pro ...

Q: I just finished a cycle of a product called Superdrol. I gained 15 pounds and am really strong. Now, after taking it, I need a good PCT. Any suggestions? A: Nolvadex or Clomid can help, as can milk thistle. If you don't want to take actual drugs, take Novadex XT. It isn't Nolvadex, it's a 6-oxo or 3, 6, 17 androstentrione, and a really good estrogen blocker. You can also take HCG as well. If you want to use Milk Thistle try a product called "Perfect Cycle Liver Support". Remember, you need to take at least 1 gram per day, and some Sylmarin and Taurine for energy, since waning testosterone can create a lack of energy. Maybe a Sugar free Red Bull will carry you. There's also a product called "Rebound XT" that is a good PCT. Prohormones ...

Hormone replacement therapy is one of the hottest topics in bodybuilding today. It involves the use of synthetic hormones to allow the body to produce higher levels of the sex hormones testosterone, estrogen, and progesterone. Originally designed for people with low hormone levels due to a condition, it quickly caught on among elderly people who were able to match the vitality of a person decades younger. Hollywood noticed next, and was followed by groups of 30-, 40-, and 50-something professionals seeking to regain their youth. Hormone therapy is today’s fountain of youth – allowing people of all ages to return to the testosterone levels they enjoyed in their twenties, even if they are decades older. As men age, their body’s natural level of testosterone (male sex hormone) decreases, and their production of estrogen (female sex hormone) increases. ...

Q: I'm kind of new at this AAS stuff, but I read somewhere that the only purely anabolic steroid is Turinabol and that if you take it, it won't shut your testosterone production down, it will only enhance it. But since I am going to combine it with something else - likely Test Enanthate - what is the likelihood that I'll need PCT? Or would it be better to run a purely anabolic steroid at the end as a method of recovery from the cycle and easing all of the aches and pains you get? A: Out of the mouths of babes! Hey, from a purely logical standpoint, what you're saying makes perfect sense - and it's surprising coming from someone so new. It is actually one of the best recovery methods you can use. However, you will be suppressed ...

Everyone (well, steroid users) knows the benefits of using steroids to achieve gains. You get big and you get strong. But cycling off can cause a wealth of problems, and open up the door to many new questions and potential problems. This article is a ‘starter’ guide to post cycle therapy. Research each topic further, and always consult your doctor before starting any legal post-cycle therapy routine. Why do we need PCT? At the end of every cycle, the body’s cortisol levels spike and your body drops a lot of water. Estrogen levels spike. Without adjustments to compounds, diet, training, and cardio, muscular weight gained during the cycle will nearly or completely disappear. Depression, increased acne, and Gynecomastia are also possible without intervention. PCT is PCT No matter what the compound used, and no matter how long, ...

Q: What is the best PCT for this cycle: 12 wks. Sustanon @500/wk 8 wks. Anavar @ 20mg/ed (start) - 60mg/ed (finish) 12 wks. Test Prop 500mg/wk 2 IU Jintropin/ed + 2 pumps AIFM Sesapure,T-Rex,Glucorell + Clen at the end A: This is a fairly heavy duty cycle, so it needs some good PCT. Running the Sustanon entire cycle, Anavar for the first 8 weeks, or last, I don't know because you didn't say, but I would do HCG like this: Week 1 1500IU x twice a week Week 2 1500IU x twice a week Week 3 1500IU x twice a week Then follow up the HCG with Clomid for the PCT and Aromasin throughout. Maybe even a little Nolvadex, but very little, along with the Aromasin (7-10mg ED). The clen would be a good idea during the PCT cycle to ensure that ...

I remember talking to one top pro back in the early 90s who was known for his ongoing, nonstop drug cycles. He divulged to me one day that he had been "missing in action" for a period of months because he had been trying to recover from the crushing depression and debilitating physical ailments he was suffering after coming off a whopping 18 month cycle! My mouth dropped wide open. Not only because I had no idea he had almost taken his own life, but because he had been on a cycle for - gulp - 18 months! I asked him why he had never come off his cycle and he said that competition was so stiff that he just felt he couldn't relinquish his edge. He was also known for some specific freaky body parts at a time when bodybuilding was ...