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What Is PCT? Post Cycle Therapy Guide for 2025
Finished your steroid cycle? Great—but you’re not done yet.
Without proper Post Cycle Therapy (PCT), you risk losing your gains, crashing your testosterone, and feeling worse than when you started. In 2025, PCT remains one of the most critical parts of any performance enhancement plan—yet it’s often misunderstood or ignored.
This guide explains what PCT is, why it matters, and how to do it right based on modern protocols.
🧬 What Is PCT?
Post Cycle Therapy (PCT) is a process of using compounds to help your body restart its natural testosterone production after a cycle of anabolic steroids.
Steroids shut down or suppress your body’s ability to produce testosterone. Once the cycle ends, you’re left in a hormonal crash unless you assist recovery.
⚠️ Why PCT Is Non-Negotiable in 2025
Without PCT, you may experience:
- Low libido or erectile dysfunction
- Depression, anxiety, and fatigue
- Muscle loss (catabolism)
- Hormonal imbalance
- Gyno (if estrogen remains elevated)
Even mild oral-only cycles like Anavar or Tbol require some form of PCT to avoid long-term suppression.
🧪 PCT Compounds in 2025
1. Clomid (Clomiphene Citrate)
- Stimulates LH and FSH → restarts testosterone
- Common dosage:
- Week 1: 50mg/day
- Week 2: 50mg/day
- Week 3: 25mg/day
- Week 4: 25mg/day
2. Nolvadex (Tamoxifen Citrate)
- Blocks estrogen receptors, prevents gyno
- Often stacked with Clomid or used solo
- Common dosage:
- 40/40/20/20 (mg per day, 4 weeks)
3. HCG (Human Chorionic Gonadotropin) (optional)
- Mimics LH to keep testicles functioning
- Used at the end of a cycle or pre-PCT
- Dosage: 500–1000 IU 2–3x per week (2–3 weeks)
📅 When to Start PCT
Depends on what you used:
| Compound Type | PCT Start Time After Last Dose |
|---|---|
| Short esters (Test Prop, Tren Ace) | 3–5 days |
| Long esters (Test E, Deca) | 14–21 days |
| Orals (Dbol, Anavar, Winstrol) | 1–3 days |
📋 Sample PCT for Beginner Test Cycle
Cycle: 10 weeks Test Enanthate 400mg/week
PCT (Starts Week 13):
- Clomid: 50/50/25/25
- Nolvadex: 40/40/20/20
- Liver Detox: Optional if orals were used
🔍 Bloodwork After PCT
Always check:
- Total testosterone
- Free testosterone
- LH/FSH
- Estradiol (E2)
- SHBG
- Lipid panel
Bloodwork helps ensure full recovery and reveals if you need extended therapy.
