Post Cycle Therapy

Post Cycle Therapy (PCT) is an essential part of bodybuilding that involves taking medications to help the body restore its natural hormonal balance after a cycle of anabolic steroid use. During the cycle, the body's testosterone levels are suppressed, and the body may experience an increase in estrogen levels, leading to unwanted side effects such as gynecomastia (the development of breast tissue in males).

To combat these side effects, bodybuilders use medications such as aromatase inhibitors (AI) during and after their cycles. Aromatase inhibitors work by blocking the enzyme responsible for converting testosterone into estrogen. Anastrozole is one of the most commonly used AIs in bodybuilding, and it is known for its ability to prevent the conversion of testosterone to estrogen effectively.

In addition to AIs, bodybuilders may also use clomiphene during PCT to stimulate the production of testosterone in the body. Clomiphene is a selective estrogen receptor modulator (SERM) that works by blocking estrogen receptors in the body and promoting the release of luteinizing hormone, which stimulates the testes to produce testosterone.

Choosing the best aromatase inhibitor for PCT can be challenging, as different people may have different responses to different medications. However, anastrozole is generally considered one of the most effective and well-tolerated AIs available.