First cycle

[FabeanT]

I just started my first cycle. Is it ok for me to just take nolva dex as a pct and what should I take for an estrogen blocker that isn't bad for cholesterol

 

[BamBam0319]

You didn't plan this out before you started the cycle? That's your first mistake.
Nolvadex will be the backbone of your PCT. Yes.
You will need an aromatase inhibitor (AI) to block the conversion of testosterone to estrogen. The most common ones are arimidex (anastrazole) and aromasin (exemestane). I like arimidex during my cycle and aromasin in PCT.

 

[elo76]

I just started my first cycle. Is it ok for me to just take nolva dex as a pct and what should I take for an estrogen blocker that isn't bad for cholesterol

How about letting us in on what you are actually running?

 

[saywutrly]

We need to know what you're taking, and yes, this should have been pre-planned. A wise man told me when I started, "no SERM, no cycle."

That said, my general $0.02 is that exemestane is easier on the body overall than anastrazole. None of them are great for your cholesterol because they are designed to effect estrogen. Make sure to stay away from too many refined carbs/sugars on cycle to help with cholesterol.

This is just general till we find out your cycle. For all we know, you should be taking an AI on cycle. Also, forewarning; everyone is different. I have very sensitive glands and have had to use much stronger aromatase inhibitors than most people have on equivalent cycles of certain compounds. Listen to your body.

 

[saywutrly]

Oh, and Tamoxifen doesn't have to be the backbone of your PCT. Many folks think clomiphene (roughly same price as tamoxifen) or toremifene (newer and pricier) to be easier on the body with the same efficacy.

 

[BamBam0319]

Oh, and Tamoxifen doesn't have to be the backbone of your PCT. Many folks think clomiphene (roughly same price as tamoxifen) or toremifene (newer and pricier) to be easier on the body with the same efficacy.

Sure it doesn't, but that's what he mentioned, so for simplicity's sake I told him yes nolvadex would work. Clomid is said to be more effective but with more side effects. I personally never got these emotional side effects some people complain about, so I use clomid. The rest usually use nolvadex.

 

[saywutrly]

Sure it doesn't, but that's what he mentioned, so for simplicity's sake I told him yes nolvadex would work. Clomid is said to be more effective but with more side effects. I personally never got these emotional side effects some people complain about, so I use clomid. The rest usually use nolvadex.

It wasn't directed at you; I just used your wording ao it may have seemed that way. It was just a general statement since guy seems to be learning. Just wanted to present all the options. And I agree, clomid doesn't give me the emotional sides either. Then again, I've never been prone to sides of any compound, which is why my sensitivity to e2 under certain compounds surprised me so.

 

[BamBam0319]

It wasn't directed at you; I just used your wording ao it may have seemed that way. It was just a general statement since guy seems to be learning. Just wanted to present all the options. And I agree, clomid doesn't give me the emotional sides either. Then again, I've never been prone to sides of any compound, which is why my sensitivity to e2 under certain compounds surprised me so.

It's weird. Estrogen sides got my like a f**kin wall except when it comes to clomid.

 

[chris.patron]

Clomid gives me horrible sides to the point where my first pct was screwed up and I was freaking out! Luckily I had nolva on hand as well and that did the trick for me. That's why it's best to be fully stocked and prepared for anything the go south

 

[saywutrly]

That just goes to show everyone is different. Nolva makes me a little moody, but it just makes my body feel gross. After my first PCT, I only use it alongside letrozole as a panic button for gyno scares.

 

[chris.patron]

That just goes to show everyone is different. Nolva makes me a little moody, but it just makes my body feel gross. After my first PCT, I only use it alongside letrozole as a panic button for gyno scares.

Luckily I have not run into any sort of gyno issues but I do keep letro and arimidex on hand just in case. Better to be prepared then ending up with them bitch tits haha