Why Post Cycle Therapy (PCT) Is Non-Negotiable in 2025

Many steroid users focus so much on gaining muscle and strength that they forget about the most important phase of their cycle: Post Cycle Therapy (PCT). Skipping PCT is the fastest way to lose your gains, ruin your hormones, and crash your natural testosterone.

In this essential 2025 guide, we explain why PCT is a must, what compounds to use, and how to build a proper plan — whether you’re a first-timer or an advanced user.

🧠 What Is PCT and Why Does It Matter?

When you run anabolic steroids, your body shuts down natural testosterone production. Once the cycle ends, your body is in a hormonal crash: low test, high estrogen, low energy, and potential muscle loss.

PCT helps you:

Restart your body’s natural testosterone
Keep more lean muscle
Balance estrogen and mood
Avoid fat gain and depression
Prevent long-term endocrine damage

⚠️ What Happens If You Skip PCT?

Testosterone stays suppressed for months
You lose size, strength, and sex drive
You may experience depression or anxiety
Your body fat increases rapidly
You risk long-term hormonal dysfunction

💡 Even mild oral-only cycles can suppress testosterone enough to require PCT.

💊 Best PCT Compounds in 2025

✅ Clomid (Clomiphene Citrate)

Stimulates LH and FSH to restart testosterone
Dose: 50/50/25/25 mg for 4 weeks

✅ Nolvadex (Tamoxifen Citrate)

Blocks estrogen in breast tissue and supports LH
Dose: 40/40/20/20 mg for 4 weeks

✅ Optional: Natural Test Boosters

D-aspartic acid, zinc, vitamin D3, maca
Helps in late-stage recovery, not a replacement

📆 Sample 4-Week PCT Protocol

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

🧪 Run bloodwork after week 4 to confirm hormonal recovery.

🔄 When to Start PCT

Steroid Type	Start PCT After
Short esters (e.g., Test Prop, Tren A)	3–5 days after last shot
Long esters (e.g., Test E, Deca)	14–21 days after last shot
Orals only (e.g., Anavar)	1–2 days after last pill