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Best PCT for Beginners After a Steroid Cycle – Full Guide 2025
Starting your first steroid cycle is a big decision—but how you come off is even more important. A proper Post Cycle Therapy (PCT) is what prevents you from losing your gains, crashing your hormones, and feeling like garbage after your cycle.
This beginner-friendly guide covers everything you need to know about PCT in 2025, including the best compounds, timelines, and dosages.
🧠 What Is PCT?
PCT (Post Cycle Therapy) is the process of restoring your natural testosterone production after a cycle of anabolic steroids. When you run a cycle, your body shuts down its own hormone production, and PCT helps it reboot.
Without PCT, you may experience:
- Low testosterone
- Fatigue and mood swings
- Loss of strength and muscle
- Increased estrogen levels
- Sexual dysfunction
🧪 Best PCT Compounds for Beginners
1. Clomid (Clomiphene Citrate)
- Kickstarts natural testosterone production
- Effective at the pituitary level
- Often used as the foundation of PCT
Dosage:
- Week 1–2: 50mg/day
- Week 3–4: 25mg/day
2. Nolvadex (Tamoxifen Citrate)
- Blocks estrogen receptors
- Works synergistically with Clomid
- Reduces chances of estrogen rebound
Dosage:
- Week 1–2: 40mg/day
- Week 3–4: 20mg/day
3. HCG (Optional for Mid-Cycle or Pre-PCT)
- Mimics LH and keeps testes active
- Helps prevent complete shutdown
- Not always necessary for beginners
Typical Use:
- 500–1000 IU 2x per week (final 2 weeks of cycle)
📆 When to Start PCT
Timing your PCT is crucial. It depends on the type of steroid and its half-life.
| Steroid Type | PCT Start Time |
|---|---|
| Short Esters (e.g., Test Prop) | 3–4 days after last shot |
| Long Esters (e.g., Test E, Cyp) | 14–18 days after last shot |
| Oral-Only Cycle (e.g., Anavar) | 1–2 days after final dose |
🧩 Beginner PCT Example (After Test E Cycle)
Cycle Recap:
- Testosterone Enanthate, 400mg/week, 10 weeks
PCT Plan:
- Start: Week 13
- Clomid: 50/50/25/25
- Nolvadex: 40/40/20/20
Cycle Support: Liver and organ support during cycle + blood work after PCT.
⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Skipping PCT altogether
- Starting too early (before ester clears)
- Running PCT too short
- Not getting blood work done
- Ignoring estrogen management
Even if you “feel fine,” your hormones may not be balanced—blood tests don’t lie.
💡 Tips for a Smooth Recovery
- Eat clean and maintain a slight surplus (don’t crash diet post-cycle)
- Prioritize sleep and recovery
- Train with moderate volume—don’t chase PRs immediately
- Continue using support supplements (e.g., zinc, D-aspartic acid)
