ClomedActive ingredient: Clomiphene CitrateAlso known as: Clomed, Clomid, Serophene.Half-life: 5-7 daysClomid (Clomiphene Citrate) is a highly effective anti-estrogen classified as a Selective Estrogen Receptor Modulator (SERM). While it is not an anabolic steroid, it can help counteract the estrogenic side effects that can arise from anabolic steroid use. Moreover, it is commonly employed in Post Cycle Therapy (PCT) to stimulate testosterone production that may have been suppressed by anabolic steroid usage. For individuals using anabolic steroids, the primary benefit of Clomid is its utility in PCT.Effects of Clomiphene
In therapeutic settings such as fertility treatment, Clomid aids women in conceiving by increasing the likelihood of pregnancy.
When used as an anti-estrogen during steroid cycles, Clomid effectively helps prevent gynecomastia. Although it does not lower estrogen levels or stop the aromatization process, its ability to bind to estrogen receptors is often sufficient protection for many men. Additionally, Clomid positively influences cholesterol levels, acting like estrogen in the liver to promote healthier cholesterol levels—particularly beneficial since anabolic steroids typically lead to unfavorable cholesterol profiles.
Focusing on Clomid's role in PCT, anabolic steroid usage can significantly suppress natural testosterone production. The degree of suppression varies with the types and dosages of steroids used, usually being considerable. Consequently, it is common for individuals to include exogenous testosterone in their cycles, sometimes as the sole steroid used to prevent low testosterone levels during use. However, once steroid use stops, testosterone levels plunge, and while natural production resumes, it can take a substantial amount of time—ranging from months to a year—for levels to recover fully.
To address low testosterone levels after a cycle, many men opt for a PCT regimen, which significantly stimulates natural testosterone production and hastens recovery. No PCT plan can restore levels to normal quickly on its own, but having a well-structured plan will provide enough testosterone for essential bodily functions while levels gradually rise. Clomid is an excellent PCT option, frequently paired with medications like Nolvadex and the peptide hormone HCG (Human Chorionic Gonadotropin) for effective recovery.
Potential side effects:Possible side effects may include headaches, nausea, hot flashes, uterine bleeding, breast discomfort, visual disturbances, and acne.Dosage recommendations:For fertility purposes, Clomid is typically administered at a dose of 50mg daily, which may sometimes be increased to 100mg. For individuals using anabolic steroids, the standard Clomid dose for estrogenic protection during the cycle is usually 50mg daily for the entire duration of the cycle.In terms of PCT, Clomid is typically started at a dose of 100-150mg daily for 1-2 weeks, then reduced to 50-100mg daily for an additional 1-2 weeks, finishing with a final 1-2 weeks at 50mg daily. Overall, Clomid therapy should span 4-6 weeks, with dosing structured accordingly to fit that timeline.
