Do You Need PCT After SARMs? – 2025 SARM Recovery Guide

Selective Androgen Receptor Modulators (SARMs) are often marketed as safer alternatives to steroids, but one question still confuses many users in 2025:
Do you really need PCT after using SARMs?

The short answer? Yes — most of the time.

In this complete guide, we break down when you need PCT after SARMs, which SARMs suppress natural testosterone the most, and how to recover properly after your cycle.

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🧬 Why PCT Is Important After SARMs

SARMs may be “selective,” but most of them still suppress natural testosterone production — especially when taken in high doses or for long cycles.

Without proper post-cycle therapy (PCT), you risk:

• Low testosterone
• Fatigue and weakness
• Loss of gains
• Mood swings or depression
• Low libido and poor performance

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🔬 Most Suppressive SARMs (2025 Ranking)

SARM	Suppression Level	PCT Needed?
RAD-140	High	✅ Yes
YK-11	Very High	✅ Yes
S23	Extreme	✅ Yes
LGD-4033	Moderate–High	✅ Yes
Ostarine	Low–Moderate	✅ Recommended
Andarine	Mild–Moderate	✅ Optional in short cycles

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📋 Signs You Need PCT After SARMs

• Low energy during or after your cycle
• Difficulty maintaining gains
• Mood swings or low motivation
• Drop in libido or performance
• Bloodwork showing suppressed testosterone or high estrogen

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💊 Sample SARM PCT Protocol (Light–Moderate Suppression)

Week	Nolvadex (mg/day)	Clomid (mg/day)
1–2	20	50
3–4	10	25

💡 For milder SARMs (like Ostarine), Nolvadex alone may be enough for 3 weeks.

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🧪 Advanced PCT Protocol (Heavy Suppression – RAD-140, YK-11, S23)

Week	Nolvadex (mg/day)	Clomid (mg/day)
1–2	40	50
3–4	20	25

Add:

• DAA (D-Aspartic Acid) or Tongkat Ali
• Zinc & Magnesium for natural support

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📈 How to Know If Your PCT Worked

• Energy, sex drive, and mood improve
• No major crash or strength loss
• Blood test confirms rising total testosterone
• You’re holding onto gains without bloat or estrogen rebound