This is not a SARM bashing thread, yates. I only write what I'm thinking about the whole situation. And I'm trying to be as objective and realstic as possible.
A lot of people define "sides" as noticeable effects like gyno, acne, bloating etc. But whats inside the body - what you can't see - is only a secondary part, people think. While Ostarine was useable, LGD was not worth the effects and side effects in my case.
SARM like Ostarine could be quite usable for the patients with not heavy disease (actually 9mg and 18mg per day are tested in woman with i form of breast cancer). Especially for not that hash disease SARM could be a nice option. But lets wait for another studies.
Yes, the PCT thing is also a thing. A lot of people are using Tamox and Clomid like smarties. But these are counter-cancer drugs with heavy side effects. Using them often is not a clever choice.
Before anyone is asking me, if I'm stupid: no, I'm not. SERM in men are of course used to reactivate the HTPA as fast as possible. But they are still not healthy as many think. If possible, use second generation SERM like Toremifene or Raloxifene.
In case of Ostarine, there is no PCT with SERM needed, I'm speaking from experience.
In case of harsher compounds like LGD, you can use SERM but not the same dosing protocol like on AAS cycles. It's only a hint. I will do better two Ostarine cycles insted on one LGD cycle. Takes more time, but definitely the healthier way (an endogenous substance like Testosteron has "nearly" no effects on the lipid values. It's the substance with the best effects/side-effects ratio).
kboxer7, feel free to ask.
Nine weeks on LGD @ 7mg/ed. Two days on 10mg/ed to evaluate an additional effect.
The problem on the lipid values is worser than you think. LGD had an effect on the hematocrit which is called "leukemoid reaction". It's not leukemia itself, it was "only" a similar reaction. The value underwent a left shift, which is always a very bad sign. You shouldn't take this on the easy way.