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PCT for Dummies
By: Includings
What is a PCT? How does it work? And how could one utilize it?
Well, I will be answering these questions in this guide.
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What is a PCT?
PCT is short for Post cycle Therapy
This is a protocol used by men to restore natural testosterone production and fertility. Most often used after running a cycle
How does it Work?
PCT works by signaling the pituitary to restart and kick back up natural testosterone in the body through the hypothalamus in the brain.
The hypothalamus serves as the regulator for the HPG axis/HPTA
HPG Axis
HPG axis is an endocrine system that controls the body's production of testosterone. The hypothalamus releases GnRH Gonadotropin-releasing hormone which tells the anterior pituitary gland to release LH (Luteinizing hormone) and FSH Hormones (Follicle-stimulating hormone), essential for fertility and testosterone in the testicles.
FSH promotes sperm in human males
LH promotes natural testosterone in males.
This is important to know:
To simplify it, a functional HPG/HPTA is law for a successful PCT.
A dysfunctional HPG axis can have side effects such as,
1.Testicular atrophy
2.Reduced sperm count
3.Infertility
So management during a cycle despite the elevated hormones and exogenous testosterone will lead to a much smoother PCT.
How to ensure PCT will work:
During your cycle, keeping healthy levels of estrogen in one's body will help HPG/HPTA recovery. Of course you never want to suffer high e2 or low e2. You'll likely have some type of ai (aromatase inhibitor) on hand if you're running androgens (hopefully). So making sure to not completely crash ur estrogen preferably below 10-15 pg/ml or allowing it to exceed 40-50 pg/ml helps. You should be getting bloodwork done often so you'll know this Pairing this with HCG (Human Chronic Gonadotropin), used to mimick LH consistently during cycle is key.
So how could one use a PCT and ensure full effectiveness?
One would of course use a PCT after concluding a cycle of exogenous testosterone and or other androgens. Depending on the half life of the exogenous testosterone taken and ester will vary when to start PCT. Bloodwork will also tell when to start. Rule of thumb is 2-4 weeks post last pin. This will help ensure the exogenous testosterone and or other androgens have exited your system and not affect the PCT. During that 2-4 weeks HCG can be ran as a monotherapy until PCT has begun then which one can come off all HCG.
HCG Dosages
During cycle:
• 250-500 IU 3x a week
_______________________
Post cycle (until the real PCT):
• 500 1500 IU 3x a week
↓↓↓
varying how long and other androgens paired on cycle ran. Typically lower dosages if mild to newbie cycle and higher up if longer and more extreme cycles.
depending on compounds ran.
________________________________________________________________
Now beginning the PCT
There are different SERMS (selective estrogen receptor modulator) that can be used to begin PCT. Most common being
• Clomiphene
•Tamoxife
•Enclomiphene
However, Id recommend enclomiphene.
↓
12.5 - 25mg for 4 weeks then tritate down
6.25 - 12.5 mg for another 4 weeks.
__________________________
Blood Work is Essential
If bloodwork tells that natural testosterone production is a healthy and ideal level, you can come off PCT and hopefully enjoy your new found gains of your cycle.
This concludes your PCT. Whether you agree or disagree, doing a PCT rather than just blasting and cruising will be dependent on the individual and goals. This is just a guide on what a PCT is and how it works and how to utilize it if choosing to come off.
This is all easily found and accessible on the internet, I am not a doctor or a coach do your own research as well.
________________________________________________________________
Conclusion:
Thats it bhais
Leave a rep if you enjoyed
By: Includings
What is a PCT? How does it work? And how could one utilize it?
Well, I will be answering these questions in this guide.
________________________________________________________________
What is a PCT?
PCT is short for Post cycle Therapy
This is a protocol used by men to restore natural testosterone production and fertility. Most often used after running a cycle
How does it Work?
PCT works by signaling the pituitary to restart and kick back up natural testosterone in the body through the hypothalamus in the brain.
The hypothalamus serves as the regulator for the HPG axis/HPTA
HPG Axis
HPG axis is an endocrine system that controls the body's production of testosterone. The hypothalamus releases GnRH Gonadotropin-releasing hormone which tells the anterior pituitary gland to release LH (Luteinizing hormone) and FSH Hormones (Follicle-stimulating hormone), essential for fertility and testosterone in the testicles.
FSH promotes sperm in human males
LH promotes natural testosterone in males.
This is important to know:
To simplify it, a functional HPG/HPTA is law for a successful PCT.
A dysfunctional HPG axis can have side effects such as,
1.Testicular atrophy
2.Reduced sperm count
3.Infertility
So management during a cycle despite the elevated hormones and exogenous testosterone will lead to a much smoother PCT.
How to ensure PCT will work:
During your cycle, keeping healthy levels of estrogen in one's body will help HPG/HPTA recovery. Of course you never want to suffer high e2 or low e2. You'll likely have some type of ai (aromatase inhibitor) on hand if you're running androgens (hopefully). So making sure to not completely crash ur estrogen preferably below 10-15 pg/ml or allowing it to exceed 40-50 pg/ml helps. You should be getting bloodwork done often so you'll know this Pairing this with HCG (Human Chronic Gonadotropin), used to mimick LH consistently during cycle is key.
So how could one use a PCT and ensure full effectiveness?
One would of course use a PCT after concluding a cycle of exogenous testosterone and or other androgens. Depending on the half life of the exogenous testosterone taken and ester will vary when to start PCT. Bloodwork will also tell when to start. Rule of thumb is 2-4 weeks post last pin. This will help ensure the exogenous testosterone and or other androgens have exited your system and not affect the PCT. During that 2-4 weeks HCG can be ran as a monotherapy until PCT has begun then which one can come off all HCG.
HCG Dosages
During cycle:
• 250-500 IU 3x a week
_______________________
Post cycle (until the real PCT):
• 500 1500 IU 3x a week
↓↓↓
varying how long and other androgens paired on cycle ran. Typically lower dosages if mild to newbie cycle and higher up if longer and more extreme cycles.
depending on compounds ran.
________________________________________________________________
Now beginning the PCT
There are different SERMS (selective estrogen receptor modulator) that can be used to begin PCT. Most common being
• Clomiphene
•Tamoxife
•Enclomiphene
However, Id recommend enclomiphene.
↓
12.5 - 25mg for 4 weeks then tritate down
6.25 - 12.5 mg for another 4 weeks.
__________________________
Blood Work is Essential
If bloodwork tells that natural testosterone production is a healthy and ideal level, you can come off PCT and hopefully enjoy your new found gains of your cycle.
This concludes your PCT. Whether you agree or disagree, doing a PCT rather than just blasting and cruising will be dependent on the individual and goals. This is just a guide on what a PCT is and how it works and how to utilize it if choosing to come off.
This is all easily found and accessible on the internet, I am not a doctor or a coach do your own research as well.
________________________________________________________________
Conclusion:
Thats it bhais
Leave a rep if you enjoyed
❤
