Ok, but what if I pulsed the Epi and didn't take it everyday? Would it still be harmful to start it now? I don't believe any post cycle therapy is required if you pulse it, therefore it can't mess with your hormones too much. Is my logic faulty here? Just want to say that I do understand the need to take a rest, but it's so hard to do!
Yeah, it is true that pulsing won't shut you down as hard as a full on ED cycle will but depending on the length of the pulse and the dosage, it could shut you down enough to cause concern. (Dr. D or Lake could answer this better than I could)
A lot of people still run a SERM when pulsing just to be safe and others just use an AI and/or ATD. Personally, I ran 6-OXO for four weeks after my 4 week pulse (10mg, 20mg, 40mg, 40mg) of Epi but I had a SERM on hand just incase there was a gyno flare up.
Again, personally, I was not shut down at all by the end of the pulse, however, I still waited 8 weeks (possibly more than that) before starting my SD and 11OXO cycle. I figured it was better safe than sorry.
I would honestly just wait, it's not worth screwing up your body.