Originally Posted by 8by5.5
I always thought you’re supposed to take clomid along with test as an aromatase inhibitor to keep estrogen in check. HCG is then used when coming off a cycle to jump start the balls and natural test production again.
Well, climid is not an Aromatase Inhibitor, but rather a SERM (Selective Estrogen Receptor Mudulator) A SERM works in a completely different way compared to an AI. SERM in many cases is not strong enough to regulate Aromatization, therefore an AI is prescribed while on hormones. SERM is more productive after in order to help HTPA restoration.
Nowadays the new consensus is HCG taken during HRT rather than after. Better than HCG, HMG. (Human Menopausal Gonadotropin)
Thickening of blood while on hormones, specially at low doses, is a sign of severe nutrient deficiency. Unfortunately the bodybuilding community has spread the belief with zero science that RBC count goes up as normal consequence of hormones and the solution is to donate blood. That cannot be any more further from the truth, and even though donating blood will bring RBC count down, the solution is as ridiculous as not putting oil in the car in order to fix an oil leak.
Every single cell of the body needs 90 essential nutrients at the right amount every single day of life. Under an environment of exogenous hormones, these same nutrients are needed in even higher quantities in order to counteract negative side effects. Otherwise you’re creating a time bomb.
To the topic, rather than Clomid there are other options such as Nolvadex, Toremifene, Raloxifene (better) and a new medication made specifically for men which is also a SERM, Enclomjphene which is very similar in molecular structure to Clomid. Clomid in reality is just the brand name. Clomid is Clomiphene Citrate.
Period 1: 06/08/2020 BPFSL: 22cm (8.66") BPEL: 22cm (8.66") EG: 15.8cm (6.25") => 09/07/2020 BPFSL: 23.9cm (9.40")
Period 2: 05/01/2021 BPFSL: 24cm (9.44") BPEL: 22cm (8.66") EG: 15.8cm (6.25") => 07/24/2021 BPFSL: 25.4cm (10.00") BPEL: 23.5cm (9.25")
Goal: 1 Foot x 7.5 Inches (30.48cm x 19.05cm) NBPEL