Clomid PCT (Clomiphene Citrate PCT Guide) – Steroid Cycles

If you fail to plan, you plan to fail, and that phrase could not be more accurate than when it comes to post-cycle therapy (PCT) for steroid users. Your steroid cycle itself is just one half of the equation! What you do AFTER your cycle will make or break your results and your physical and mental health. I am, of course, talking about restoring your normal testosterone function after you’ve stopped using suppressive anabolic steroids. And there’s perhaps no more well-known PCT drug than the SERM called Clomid (Clomiphene citrate).

When planning your PCT cycle, Clomid is one of the most common drug names you’ll see mentioned by experienced bodybuilders. It is commonly included in post-cycle therapy for reasons I will cover below. It’s not only during PCT that Clomid is beneficial, though, with this being a medication that is often utilized during a steroid cycle as well to combat some of the worst side effects that we all want to avoid.

Clomid is not the only choice we have for PCT or on-cycle use, and that’s why you must know how Clomiphene works, its pros and cons, and how it compares to some of the other PCT options we have. Ready to discover everything you need to know about Clomid? Let’s dive in!

Table of Contents

• What is Clomid?
  • History and Overview
  • Mechanism of Action
  • Effects of Clomid (Benefits) for Men
• What is PCT (Post Cycle Therapy)?
• Clomid for Gynecomastia
• Clomid for PCT
  • Doses
  • Dosing schedule, half-life, and PCT length
  • Proper administration and timing
• Clomid vs. Other PCT Options
  • Clomid vs. Nolvadex
  • Clomid vs. HCG
  • Clomid vs. Letrozole
• Clomid Side Effects in Men
  • Anxiety and depression
  • Visual problems
  • Decreased IGF-1
  • Acne
• Where to Buy Clomid?
  • Availability of Clomid
  • Is Clomid legal?
  • Typical pricing
• Clomid FAQs
  • How long do you take Clomid after a cycle?
  • How much Clomid should I take for PCT?
  • Will Clomid boost my testosterone?
  • Is Clomid illegal?
  • Does Clomid build muscle?
  • What is the difference between Clomid and Clomiphene Citrate?
  • Is Clomid expensive?
• Final Thoughts

Medical disclaimer: The following guide is based on personal experience and does NOT promote the illegal use of steroids (PEDs). Consult a healthcare professional before using PEDs.

What is Clomid?

Clomid (Clomiphene Citrate) is in a class of drugs called selective estrogen receptor modulators (SERMs). It has anti-estrogen effects and was initially developed as a fertility medication for women who do not ovulate normally. It is not a steroid, but it’s one of the leading ancillary compounds utilized by anabolic steroid users, thanks to its excellent functionality in supporting testosterone function restoration after using AAS. But as we’ll find, Clomid has some negatives that can make you question whether this is the best SERM for you to use.

Clomid is also sometimes prescribed for the treatment of hypogonadism in men as an alternative option to testosterone replacement therapy, with excellent results often seen in this area (increases the output of luteinizing hormone by the pituitary gland), which is why Clomid became such a sought after drug for those using anabolic steroids[1].

In the world of bodybuilding, Clomid is highly prized for its ability to mitigate estrogenic side effects caused by many steroids during a cycle, as well as for combating the suppression of natural testosterone as a result of using steroids, which is the primary goal of its use in post cycle therapy.

Two of the most dreaded estrogen-caused side effects that anabolic steroid users want to avoid are water retention and gynecomastia (gyno). Clomid helps tackle both of these adverse effects, which can lead to serious negative implications if left to advance. Excess water retention can ruin your physique, mask your gains, and lead to high blood pressure; while gyno can become untreatable if left too long, surgery is the only option. So, Clomid is a hugely powerful tool in the arsenal of any anabolic steroid user.

A Quick Look at Clomid

• Other Names: Clomiphene Citrate (generic), Serophene, Clomifene, others.
• Primary Use: Post-Cycle Therapy (PCT) to restore natural testosterone production after steroid use. Also used to treat infertility in women.
• Administration: Oral form (tablets). Typical PCT dosage: week 1-2: 50 mg/day, week 3-4: 25 mg/day. Half-life: ~5-7 days.
• Cycle Length: Typically run for 4-6 weeks as part of PCT. Often stacked with Nolvadex (Tamoxifen) for enhanced recovery.
• Benefits: Restores natural testosterone production after steroid cycles, prevents estrogenic side effects (e.g., gynecomastia) by blocking estrogen receptors, improves sperm count and fertility in men.
• Side Effects: Anxiety and depression, visual problems, decreased IGF-1, night sweats, headaches and acne, ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome (in women), severe allergic reactions.

Note: Clomid is a critical component of PCT for steroid users, but it should be used responsibly and as part of a well-planned recovery protocol.

History and Overview

Clomiphene Citrate, more commonly known by its leading brand name, Clomid, was initially designed as a medical treatment for female infertility back in the 1970s. Nowadays, there’s more medical interest in Clomid as a treatment for males suffering from hypogonadism and infertility.

Clomid has shown potential as an alternative to conventional testosterone replacement therapy for men. Studies have demonstrated clearly that even low doses of Clomid are effective at stimulating testosterone production in men without any serious adverse effects[2]. As steroid users, this is precisely what we are looking for in the process of post-cycle therapy. As a result, Clomid has enjoyed widespread use among anabolic steroid users for many years.

Mechanism of Action

Clomid is a combination of two compounds. It is made up of:

• 62% Enclomiphene
• 38% Zuclomiphene

Zuclomiphene acts as an estrogen antagonist (estrogen blocker) and a partial agonist of the estrogen receptor, while Enclomiphene is fully anti-estrogenic. But ultimately, as a SERM, Clomid is tissue-selective and cell-selective in its actions.

In the case of Clomid, we have a drug that acts as an anti-estrogen in the breast tissue (hence its use as a gynecomastia prevention on-cycle for steroid users) while acting as an estrogen in the bones and potentially strengthening the bones by increasing bone mineral density. While it has been thought for some time that Clomid decreases bone mineral density, some studies show that (at the very least) Clomid can reduce the loss of bone minerals[3].

However, Clomid’s mechanisms of increasing your concentration of follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) and luteinizing hormone (LH) are most interesting to us. LH controls your testosterone production, and FSH and LH together stimulate and maintain your production of sperm cells. As a result of using testosterone-suppressive anabolic steroids, Clomid’s mechanisms of action provide the critical stimulation of hormonal function that you need to return your testosterone production to its normal state for both your health and reproductive benefits.

Effects of Clomid (Benefits) for Men

The benefits you want to get from Clomid will depend on what stage you’re using it:

• On-cycle Clomid use is for helping protect against gynecomastia and water retention.
• Post-cycle Clomid use (PCT) stimulates and restores your endogenous testosterone function.

These are, therefore, the two primary benefits of interest to us as steroid users.

Testosterone production

Clomid has clearly shown in numerous studies that it is very effective at stimulating the production of testosterone, increasing testosterone levels and concentration of sperm[4]. Over a 4 to 6-week PCT, Clomid will provide all the testosterone stimulation you require after you’ve had your endogenous testosterone production suppressed by anabolic steroids.

Prevention of gynecomastia and water retention

While Clomid may have some benefit on cycle for treating gyno, it is far from the most effective drug at doing so and will rarely be used for this purpose. As Clomid won’t be lowering your overall estrogen levels, it will not be as effective at preventing either gyno or water retention while using aromatizing steroids (hence why AI drugs are preferred for this purpose).

Decreased cholesterol

Clomid can potentially lower your cholesterol levels. This would be a very advantageous benefit as we’re often using steroids that have a terrible impact on our cholesterol. However, the jury is still out on how effective Clomiphene is in reducing cholesterol. It’s been found to decrease cholesterol in rats[5]. Still, some studies, like one on a group of hypogonadal men with low HDL levels, have found no significant changes to cholesterol levels[6]. We can, however, feel confident that Clomid is not going to worsen the impacts on your cholesterol in addition to any adverse effects from steroid use.

What is PCT (Post Cycle Therapy)?

Post Cycle Therapy (PCT) is the stage at which most steroid users will want to use Clomid. PCT is the process after your steroid cycle, where you focus on restoring your normal testosterone functioning.

Why would you need to do that?

Taking exogenous anabolic steroids tells your testes that you have enough testosterone circulating, so production can be reduced drastically or shut down altogether (depending on the suppressive power of the steroid(s) you’re using).

So when you STOP taking the AAS, your body suddenly has no source of testosterone. Most of the time (except for some AAS), testosterone restoration will happen naturally but slowly. That period when your test production is ramping up again is when you need to fill the gap to prevent debilitating symptoms. And that’s where your post-cycle therapy comes into it.

Unless you cruise on a testosterone steroid between cycles OR commit to long-term TRT, you must do PCT to avoid low testosterone AND low (or no) estrogen symptoms.

And the good news?

Established PCT drugs work very well at recovering your natural testosterone function within four to six weeks of ending your AAS cycle.

NOTE: PCT is for male AAS users only. Females do not have to undertake any post-cycle therapy after stopping a steroid cycle.

Clomid for Gynecomastia

When estrogen levels rise too high in a man’s body, one distressing side effect is the development of excessive breast tissue in a condition called gynecomastia, a.k.a “man boobs” or just gyno for short. Along with water retention, gyno is the worst thing that can happen to your physique as a result of using steroids. If left for too long, gyno can keep developing until you reach a point where it’s no longer treatable by medication – and here, surgery is the only option you’ll have to get rid of that breast tissue.

So, you will want to completely avoid gyno rearing its head while you’re on steroids, but if it does start up, then getting on top of it with Clomid and other drugs can ensure that all symptoms will disappear. While Clomid is a tried and tested drug for preventing gyno, aromatase inhibitors (AI) are often the first choice these days over SERMs for preventing this and other undesirable effects during a testosterone cycle.

Water retention is the other main estrogen-related side effect we dread with steroid use. New steroid users can make the mistake of thinking that SERMs can also effectively eliminate water retention, but this is not the case. Clomid and other SERMs more actively target the breast tissue. While Clomid might have some slight benefit in reducing water retention, it is rarely enough not to warrant using different drugs to target that specific problem. Clomid does not directly reduce estrogen levels, which is needed to combat water retention. This makes Clomid very useful for preventing gyno as a central inclusion in a steroid cycle.

Clomid for PCT

When you’re on a steroid cycle using synthetic versions of testosterone or derivatives of the hormone, your body is running with much higher testosterone levels than you’d typically be able to produce. The body knows this and, as a result, halts the production of normal testosterone or at least decreases it to a very low level.

When you stop your steroid cycle, the sudden end to synthetic testosterone going into the body can cause a massive crash and serious low T side effects. The purpose of PCT, then, is to rewind your body up to normal hormone function, and for this reason, post-cycle therapy is a critical part of your steroid use. Without PCT, you would be on a very slow uphill battle to wait for your T levels to get back to normal if they ever do.

Clomid is beneficial when included in a post-cycle therapy plan after a steroid cycle when testosterone levels will have been suppressed to a very low or even non-existent level because of the way that many anabolic steroids signal to the body to cease testosterone production when synthetic testosterone is being used.

The goal of PCT is to increase endogenous testosterone back to normal levels so you can avoid the severe effects of low testosterone. These include low libido, muscle mass loss, body fat gain, low mood, decreased energy and strength, poor mental concentration, and more.

The timing of your Clomid use will depend on which steroid compounds you’ve used in your cycle and the active half-life of each steroid. Steroids with a short half-life can cause you to need to start PCT within just days of finishing your steroid cycle. In contrast, some other large-ester steroids can require you to wait two weeks before beginning post-cycle therapy as the steroid effects continue to remain active for some time after your last dose.

Depending on how heavy your steroid use is, it can take many weeks or even several months to recover your normal testosterone function and restore levels to what they were before your steroid cycle. Clomid, then, is one powerful but not necessarily the only tool in the box when it comes to effective post-cycle therapy. The other is Nolvadex.

Steroid users have been taking advantage of Clomid’s effects in PCT protocols for decades, and the fact that it’s still a staple in PCT today tells us that it does what it needs to do and does it well most of the time.

Doses

As a medical treatment for female infertility, a dosage of 50mg is typically prescribed, sometimes extending to 100mg daily. But these are for short periods: Generally for 5-day cycles with a break between 30 days until the treatment is successful.

For the treatment of males with hypogonadism and infertility, which is an off-label use of Clomid, the doses given are typically 25mg or 50mg per day[7]. As you will see, these are nearly identical dosages that we take of Clomid for both PCT and on-cycle use. They are doses shown in numerous studies to be proven safe with no known severe adverse side effects (however, some side effects ARE still possible at these doses, so check out my side effects section below).

Clomid dosage on-cycle

Using Clomid on cycle to protect against estrogenic effects is not likely to be strong and effective enough for most steroid users. Clomid doesn’t excel at on-cycle estrogenic protection; an AI is typically used for that purpose.

If you prefer a SERM on-cycle, I would choose Nolvadex over Clomid. However, if Clomid is your on-cycle choice, a 50mg/day dose for the entire cycle is adequate. If this dose isn’t effective against preventing gyno, then I don’t advise that you increase the dose to 100mg or beyond; 50mg of Clomid on-cycle is the maximum recommended dose, and if that doesn’t work, then your best course of action is to consider a different drug.

Clomid dosage for PCT

After many years of use, PCT dosages are well established throughout the bodybuilding community. Typically, a dose of 50mg per day for 4 to 6 weeks will restore normal testosterone function. I know of guys who will choose to run Clomid at a higher dose for the first 1 to 2 weeks – 100mg/day to kick things off faster. This high dose can induce more severe side effects, so proceed with caution and be aware that doses as low as 25mg daily in studies have effectively restored endogenous testosterone production.

Female Clomid dosage

As Clomid was initially developed as a fertility aid for women, the dosage for this purpose is generally set at 50mg per day, with the occasional increase to 100mg for some women. We can see that this is an identical dosage to that which is recommended for men to use Clomid during a steroid cycle. This indicates that 50mg or 100mg maximum is considered the maximum effective dose of Clomid, with higher dosages having no benefit but coming with more significant side effect risks.

When it comes to females who use steroids, the use of Clomid is not necessary as neither estrogenic side effects nor testosterone suppression are a concern for females.

Dosing schedule, half-life, and PCT length

Clomid’s half-life is about five days. However, regardless of the half-life of Clomiphene, when we use it for PCT purposes, it will always be taken daily. When used on-cycle, you’ll also need a daily dose of Clomid. For PCT use, Clomid is a short-term use drug, and the standard PCT length will almost always be between 4 and 6 weeks.

Proper administration and timing

Precisely when to start your Clomid PCT depends entirely upon which steroids or other PEDs you’ve used and what their half-life is. Only once the anabolic steroids (or SARMs) have cleared your system enough to stop having suppressive effects is it worth starting your Clomid PCT – otherwise, it won’t be able to restore your endogenous testosterone.

In the case of commonly used steroids like Testosterone Cypionate, you would want to start Clomid 2 weeks after your last injection. If you’re using fast-acting oral steroids, then Clomid PCT can be started 1 to 2 days after your final dose.

Clomid vs. Other PCT Options

We’re fortunate to have quite a few options now for PCT. What you choose to run in your PCT cycle (and for how long) is going to depend on which drugs you have access to, what steroids you’ve done, how long, and whether you’re sensitive to any particular side effects from either of these PCT and on-cycle drugs. It makes sense to compare Clomid against the other standard options: Nolvadex, HCG, and Letrozole.

Clomid vs. Nolvadex

The age-old argument about whether Clomid or Nolvadex is superior for PCT continues today. Ultimately, most of us will try both at different times to compare the results and any side effects. Your preference might be Clomid, and mine could be Nolvadex – but that does not mean one is better. These are two similar drugs; many users will combine them both for PCT to cover all bases.

If you take one or the other, you’ll need to take a higher dose of Clomid than Nolvadex to do the job properly. This can make Nolvadex cheaper simply because you’re using less of it. Many (but not all) users find that Nolvadex is milder in its side effect profile than Clomid.

Most users will find Clomid is the better of the two at restarting the HPTA and stimulating and boosting testosterone. At the same time, Nolvadex is often the best choice for gyno control or prevention.

Many experienced bodybuilders will make use of both Clomid and Nolvadex in PCT while also combining these with Human Chorionic Gonadotropin (HCG) to kickstart the natural testosterone production process. Many believe Nolvadex is a better, more effective, and more powerful SERM than Clomid. Still, like all things with anabolic steroid use, it often comes down to the individual and how your body reacts to each drug.

Clomid is often thought of as a more effective testosterone booster, while Nolvadex can excel better as an estrogen blocker. They are anti-estrogens, and both can stimulate the release of GnRH (gonadotropin-releasing hormone), which increases the output of luteinizing hormone by the pituitary gland, increasing testosterone levels.

Regardless of this, however, consensus still states that a combination of these drugs is the ideal way to undertake PCT and get the best possible outcome when it comes to resorting to testosterone levels and maintaining the gains you’ve worked hard to build during your cycle.

Both Clomid and Nolvadex are effective drugs for PCT for the most crucial purpose they are intended for, and that is to increase endogenous testosterone levels. Those using potent steroids are likely to have a more complex and potent PCT. Still, for guys who are, for example, on their first testosterone-only eight weeks steroid cycle, Clomid is likely to be all you need to recover.

Clomid vs. HCG

Clomid will often be combined with HCG (along with Nolvadex) for PCT, but what are the main differences between Clomid and HCG?

HCG is a peptide hormone, not a SERM like Clomid. It’s beneficial for on-cycle support to keep the testes functioning when using suppressive AAS. But unlike Clomid, HCG is suppressive, and you can’t use HCG alone for PCT. If you take higher doses, HCG can also cause steroid-like side effects of androgenic and estrogenic types. This is not an issue we face with Clomid.

HCG will always have to be used with a SERM like Clomid for PCT, so it should never be considered a standalone PCT compound; however, it can play a decisive role if used before you start your main SERM PCT. In those cases, you’d run a course of HCG, then start your regular four or 6-week Clomid PCT.

Clomid vs. Letrozole

Letrozole works very differently from Clomid because it is an aromatase inhibitor rather than a SERM. Clomid specifically targets estrogen receptors, while Letrozole will reduce total estrogen levels, which can cause severe side effects in men if you’re not careful.

AIs like Letrozole are a better on-cycle option for controlling estrogenic side effects like gyno and water retention. Using Letrozole solely for PCT can result in crashed estrogen, so I prefer Clomid as the PCT option and Letrozole as the on-cycle estrogen mitigation compound.

Clomid Side Effects in Men

Many of the side effects we read about with Clomid relate to its use as a fertility drug by women. In these cases, Clomid has shown an increase in skin cancers and thyroid cancers, but it’s not known if this would translate to the same effects in men using Clomid for PCT or anti-estrogen purposes. Additionally, the less serious side effects that are listed for Clomid as a female medication are not relevant to males.

Clomid is considered to be a mild SERM that is tolerated well by most men. Despite this, it is still possible to experience some side effects when using Clomid, but keep in mind that many people will have no side effects at all. Compared with women who use Clomid for medical purposes, the tolerance level of males using this drug tends to be much higher.

You’ve probably thought endlessly about the side effects of the anabolic steroids you’re using or planning to use, but how much thought have you given to the potential side effects of your PCT drugs? One thing is sure about Clomid: Most side effects are highly individual dependent. What does this mean for you? You may get zero side effects or suffer from all the side effects listed below:

• Anxiety and depression
• Visual problems
• Decreased IGF-1
• Night sweats – Hot flashes and night sweats affect only a minority of users on Clomid.
• Headaches and acne can also potentially develop when you use Clomid.

In a study of 36 men with low testosterone levels, 25mg doses of Clomid resulted in elevated testosterone and no side effects in any of the men[8]. While this is a lower dose of Clomid than most bodybuilders will use, it does indicate the safety and mild nature of this drug at lower doses and suggests that when using Clomid at dosages for bodybuilding, if side effects do occur, these may be reduced or eliminated by lowering the dose.

The goal of Clomid is to reduce and ultimately eliminate some of the most worrying undesirable effects of anabolic steroid use. So, although there is a small risk of some people experiencing additional side effects with the use of Clomid, it is universally agreed among serious bodybuilders that these minor concerns are not serious enough to outweigh the huge and essential benefits of using a SERM like Clomid to address estrogenic side effects and testosterone suppression.

The good news is that even if Clomid doesn’t suit you, or you find that you’re one of the minority of guys who see more serious side effects with this drug, we have other SERMs to choose from as well as the choice of aromatase inhibitors, meaning there’s always going to be an option for your PCT and anti-estrogen needs whether Clomid is right for you or not.

Generally, low-dose Clomid use can be side effects free, but at 50mg or more, you may see some or all of the following adverse effects:

Anxiety and depression

This is the most often complained side effect of Clomid. Some Clomid users who’ve never suffered depression, anxiety, or other mental issues find that their mood decreases, and in severe cases, this will impact daily life. Clomid users who develop serious depressive thoughts will often stop using Clomiphene and switch to Nolvadex.

Visual problems

Vision disturbances are indeed the one side effect that most men worry about with this drug. Unfortunately, changes to the vision are one of the more common side effects associated with Clomid, which is one reason guys will choose Nolvadex instead, which does not come with this risk.

In more extreme cases, sudden vision loss can occur, and sometimes this can be permanent. Hazy or blurry vision is the more common form of this side effect. Although it is a serious side effect that no one wants to experience, it’s still thought to affect less than 2% of Clomid users, and in the majority of cases, the problem disappears on its own once your use of Clomid ends.

Decreased IGF-1

We don’t want this anabolic hormone to decrease, but Clomid can potentially do that. This can limit or reduce your lean muscle gains. One study found a 41% decrease in IGF-1 levels after three months of Clomid use[9].

Acne

Another effect that some men will see when using Clomid for PCT is acne, but this is not thought to be a direct effect of the drug itself but instead a reaction to the rise in testosterone that the drug is stimulating. In most cases, this acne is mild and mostly only affects men predisposed to acne.

Where to Buy Clomid?

Clomid is typically easy to get your hands on, no matter where you live. Dealing with Clomid is not like dealing with anabolic steroids, which can be highly illegal in many countries, including the US. Your main concern with Clomid will be where to obtain a pharmaceutical-grade product to ensure the best results for you.

Availability of Clomid

Clomid is sold under dozens of pharmaceutical brand names all over the world. Its availability is widespread and generally very easy to come by. Buying Clomid on the black market is one method of getting pharmaceutical grade without a prescription – but beware of counterfeit or fake products. While fakes or bunk products are not widespread for this low-cost drug, they do exist and can result in either a lack of expected effects or the introduction of unexpected side effects.

Research chemical labs are increasingly selling SERMs, including Clomid in liquid form. This is a (currently) legal way of buying Clomid, and reputable research chemical suppliers will provide high-quality Clomiphene that is as good as genuine pharmaceutical products. Take note that if you get your Clomiphene from a research lab supplier in liquid form, you’ll need to calculate the equivalent dosage according to the concentration of Clomiphene per ml of liquid.

Is Clomid legal?

If you have a legitimate doctor’s prescription, Clomid is legal to buy and use worldwide. In the US, there is no FDA approval for the use of Clomid for treating hypogonadism, but it is used off-label (in other words, for purposes it was not initially intended for).

Using Clomid off-label under a doctor’s guidance for hypogonadism is legal, and gaining a prescription via this method allows legal use of Clomid. If you don’t have a genuine medical need for Clomid, you must look at black market suppliers or chemical research labs, which often sell SERMs like Clomid within a legal gray area for research purposes only.

Typical pricing

Clomid is not an expensive drug to buy, no matter where you get it from. Many online pharmacies stock Clomiphene Citrate and make it simple to buy online. Despite this, you should always be cautious about researching WHO you’re buying your Clomid from and whether the online pharmacy or other supplier is legit and reputable.

Depending on the supplier, 50mg tablets in a bottle of 30 can be found anywhere from about $1.15 to over $4 per tablet. 50mg is the most commonly sold strength, but 25mg and 100mg are also available; however, these concentrations tend to cost more as they are manufactured in smaller quantities than 50mg pills.

Clomid FAQs

How long do you take Clomid after a cycle?

Following your steroid cycle, a PCT cycle using Clomid should run for at least four weeks. A 4-8 week post cycle therapy is considered standard, with eight weeks mainly considered by those bodybuilders who are using the most powerful steroids. For most people, four weeks of PCT is normally enough to stimulate testosterone function.

How much Clomid should I take for PCT?

Clomid should be started at a high dosage at the start of your PCT, then decreased as you work through your post-cycle therapy period. An example of a 6-week Clomid therapy is to run Clomid at 100mg for two weeks, then drop to 50mg for two weeks, followed by 25mg for the last two weeks of PCT.

Your dosage will differ depending on the steroid cycle you were on, with stronger cycles requiring stronger Clomid doses. Additionally, if you’re using other drugs during PCT, you’ll need to adjust the dosages accordingly.

Will Clomid boost my testosterone?

In men with low testosterone, studies have shown that a low dose of Clomid is effective at raising levels of serum testosterone and bringing about positive improvements in the ratio of testosterone to estrogen. These results in a medical study correlate to the purpose of using Clomid in post-cycle therapy to boost testosterone production, as men who have been using steroids with resulting testosterone suppression are also suffering from low testosterone, which must be rectified to avoid severe negative changes to both physical and mental health.

Is Clomid illegal?

Clomid is a prescription medication in most countries where it’s available. Despite this, most bodybuilders in the loop find that Clomid is not difficult to find and that it’s an affordable drug. Be aware that when buying Clomid from a steroid supplier or other black market source, it is being done without a prescription, so it can then come with legal risk as well as the possibility that you are not getting the genuine product if you’re not purchasing from a reputable source.

Some men choose to get diagnosed by their doctor for low testosterone and then gain a prescription for Clomid or other SERMs legally. When it comes to doping, the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) lists Clomiphene as an illegal substance, so if competing, you will want to avoid having this drug in your system at drug testing times.

Does Clomid build muscle?

Clomid is not a muscle-building drug. It does not, on its own, stimulate muscle growth. It does bring about a stimulation increase in natural testosterone. Since testosterone is such a vital ingredient for strength and muscle growth, we could say that Clomid indirectly contributes to muscle gains, or for the use of bodybuilders, it helps to maintain the gains you’ve made during your steroid cycle so these are not lost afterward because of low testosterone.

What is the difference between Clomid and Clomiphene Citrate?

They are the same: Clomiphene Citrate is the chemical or generic name of the compound, and Clomid is the drug’s brand name. Clomid is also often called just Clomiphene for short. Its chemical formula is C26 H28 Cl NO. There are dozens of other Clomiphene brand names worldwide, but Clomid is the most widely used and recognized.

Is Clomid expensive?

Due to its wide availability and use as a prescription medication, Clomid is one of the more affordable drugs we will look to purchase as steroid users. Costs will significantly depend on your country and where and how you can source Clomid.

Generic forms of Clomid are as low as under $3 per pill. In countries where pharmaceuticals are subsidized, and you can obtain a prescription for low testosterone, your financial outlay for Clomid will be extremely low and pale in comparison to the cost you are likely to be spending on steroids.

Final Thoughts

Clomid helps block estrogen and associated undesirable effects and, thus, boosts testosterone. It will give your testicles a much-needed prod to begin producing more testosterone naturally again while not relying on the effects of steroids.

Clomid is considered one of the more powerful PCT options and is used by people who are doing more advanced steroids or stacking multiple steroids. There’s no arguing that Clomid is an effective PCT option. If it weren’t, it wouldn’t have remained as popular as it still is today after decades of use.

Is it the perfect PCT drug?

No. I wouldn’t call Clomid close to perfect, especially if you’re unlucky enough to suffer from some of the more debilitating mental or visual side effects. But if you can get through a Clomid PCT without the sides bothering you, you’ll find it does the job just fine.

The main complaint about Clomid is that it does cause more side effects than other SERMs for most people and may not always be the best choice when we have alternative options like Nolvadex and Enclomiphene available.

— Furious Joe