Post Cycle Therapy (PCT) in 2025 – Why You Can’t Afford to Skip It

Finishing a steroid cycle doesn’t mean your work is done. In fact, what you do after the cycle can make or break your results. Post Cycle Therapy (PCT) is essential for anyone using anabolic steroids—and in 2025, it’s more critical than ever due to stronger compounds and more stacked cycles. This guide explains why PCT matters, how it works, and the best protocols to follow.

💡 What Is Post Cycle Therapy?

PCT is a protocol used after a steroid cycle to help your body:

Restart natural testosterone production
Prevent estrogen rebound
Retain muscle gains
Normalize hormone levels and mood

Skipping PCT can lead to:

Low libido
Depression
Fat gain
Muscle loss
Hormonal imbalances

📉 Why Steroids Shut You Down

When you use anabolic steroids—especially testosterone or its derivatives—your body senses an overload of hormones and shuts down its own testosterone production. After your cycle, your testosterone levels crash, and estrogen rises, leaving you in a vulnerable hormonal state.

That’s where PCT comes in—to restore hormonal balance and keep your gains.

🔬 Top PCT Compounds in 2025

1. Clomid (Clomiphene Citrate)

Kickstarts LH and FSH for natural testosterone production
Dosage: 50mg/day (Week 1), then taper to 25mg/day (Weeks 2–4)

2. Nolvadex (Tamoxifen Citrate)

Blocks estrogen receptors, supports testosterone recovery
Dosage: 20mg/day (Weeks 1–2), 10mg/day (Weeks 3–4)

3. HCG (Human Chorionic Gonadotropin) (optional)

Mimics LH and keeps testicles from shrinking
Usually taken during the last weeks of the cycle

✅ Example PCT Protocol (Post 10-Week Test Cycle)

Week 1:
Clomid 50mg + Nolva 20mg/day
Week 2:
Clomid 25mg + Nolva 20mg/day
Week 3:
Clomid 25mg + Nolva 10mg/day
Week 4:
Nolva 10mg/day only