No libido at the end of pct! need advice

[cody5001]

Im in the 4th and final week of post cycle therapy (pct). nolva 40/40/20/20. so far everything's been going well. Felt good, having good workouts but the last few days ive had zero sex drive. Im really confused because I feel good and have energy in the gym but no sex drive. Is this normal? Im hoping its something that will pass but just wondering if anyone else has experienced this.

Im 34, It was my first cycle of test e 500mgs / week 14 week cycle. post cycle therapy (pct) is nolva 40/40/20/20.

 

[hardtarget]

Go get a testosterone booster to help! This can be normal.

 

[cody5001]

That's good to hear man As far as the test booster is there one you could recommend? I know there's a million options. Maybe beast super test?

 

[stang50]

Test boosters actually manipulate your hormones further. This usually takes time, PCT isn't an instant fix. Not to contradict myself but one of my buddy's claimed to have great success after PCT with stuff called Nitraflex Gat.

 

[cody5001]

Test boosters actually manipulate your hormones further. This usually takes time, post cycle therapy (pct) isn't an instant fix. Not to contradict myself but one of my buddy's claimed to have great success after post cycle therapy (pct) with stuff called Nitraflex Gat.

LOL! man I actually have a tub of that. Since jack3d is going away I was going to try it after I finished my last tub of jack3d. Maybe I should try it for a few days?

 

[stang50]

Give it a try man, like I said my buddy was feeling like shit after post cycle therapy (pct) and swore this stuff brought his sex drive back up and made him feel better.

 

[Millertime]

Test booster is a bad idea. Just gotta wait it out and let your body recover naturally. Your libido will suffer every time after pct until your natural test bounces back so its something your just gonna need to get use too.

 

[Docd187]

Have you tried taking clomid? It can up your natural test production and help it get restarted. Also have you done any blood work to figure out where your hormone levels are at?

 

[Docd187]

I agree test boosters are a waste of money

 

[imdennis]

once i stopped taking test boosters i got shut down , they fuckin suck

 

[cody5001]

Test booster is a bad idea. Just gotta wait it out and let your body recover naturally. Your libido will suffer every time after pct until your natural test bounces back so its something your just gonna need to get use too.

yeah I was thinking that was the case or hoping anyway. I can live with that just wanted to be sure its normal and will pass.

 

[cody5001]

Have you tried taking clomid? It can up your natural test production and help it get restarted. Also have you done any blood work to figure out where your hormone levels are at?

no I just did nolva. I thought since it was a test only cycle id be ok with just nolva. should have used clomid to I guess. haven't done any blood work yet. I was researching and most say to wait 4 - 6 weeks after pct for blood work because any sooner may give false readings. does that sound accurate to you?

 

[stang50]

Yes 4-6 weeks after pct is a good time to see where you're at.

 

[Docd187]

no I just did nolva. I thought since it was a test only cycle id be ok with just nolva. should have used clomid to I guess. haven't done any blood work yet. I was researching and most say to wait 4 - 6 weeks after pct for blood work because any sooner may give false readings. does that sound accurate to you?

Nolva will help with gyno since its an antagonist estrogen blocker in breast tissue and I've read some reports a out how it MAY be effective in restoring HPTA. By adding clomid you work the negative feedback loop of the HPTA directly bc clomid acts on hypothalamus estrogen receptors and blocks estrogen from binding there. This prompts natural test production. I've read numerous reports of anecdotal evidence saying 2 serms are always better than one at restoring the natural test production. Actual scientific studies I've yet to see since I don't have access to most of them and don't want to pay to become a member. Clomid has uses as a testosterone producer by getting the HPTA to produce more testosterone and its not suppressive so it may be worth a shot.

Yes it's usually recommended to get bloods done a few weeks after PCT to make sure your body's natural production is back online but if you have the spare $50 I'd go to provatemdlabs now and again a few weeks post-PCt just so you have an idea of where your numbers are at now. Next time always get bloods pre and mid cycle so you know your baseline levels since for this cycle we have nothing to compare any future bloodwork to.

There can be a few different causes some of which may be estrogen rebound (did you use Aromatase inhibitor (AI) and which one if so), low test (your pct migh not have worked or its just taking you longer to come back online), a side effect/interaction to nolva or some other medication you could be taking, anxiety about performance causing it (could just be in your head since PCT is a fragile time), etc. unfortunately it's very hard to tell since there's no hormonal numbers to work off of. Do you still get erections or is it your desire for sex is not there?

 

[cody5001]

Nolva will help with gyno since its an antagonist estrogen blocker in breast tissue and I've read some reports a out how it MAY be effective in restoring HPTA. By adding clomid you work the negative feedback loop of the HPTA directly bc clomid acts on hypothalamus estrogen receptors and blocks estrogen from binding there. This prompts natural test production. I've read numerous reports of anecdotal evidence saying 2 serms are always better than one at restoring the natural test production. Actual scientific studies I've yet to see since I don't have access to most of them and don't want to pay to become a member. Clomid has uses as a testosterone producer by getting the HPTA to produce more testosterone and its not suppressive so it may be worth a shot.

Yes it's usually recommended to get bloods done a few weeks after post cycle therapy (pct) to make sure your body's natural production is back online but if you have the spare $50 I'd go to provatemdlabs now and again a few weeks post-PCt just so you have an idea of where your numbers are at now. Next time always get bloods pre and mid cycle so you know your baseline levels since for this cycle we have nothing to compare any future bloodwork to.

There can be a few different causes some of which may be estrogen rebound (did you use Aromatase inhibitor (AI) and which one if so), low test (your post cycle therapy (pct) migh not have worked or its just taking you longer to come back online), a side effect/interaction to nolva or some other medication you could be taking, anxiety about performance causing it (could just be in your head since post cycle therapy (pct) is a fragile time), etc. unfortunately it's very hard to tell since there's no hormonal numbers to work off of. Do you still get erections or is it your desire for sex is not there?

sorry for the late reply. wife wanted to go out for lunch. no I didn't use an Aromatase inhibitor (AI). I know I should have and wont make that mistake again. I can still get an erection but have a hard time maintaining it, also there does seem to be a lack of desire there to. no morning wood this morning and that was a first for me.

 

[imdennis]

do you think maybe it's your wife thats the problem o.o maybe she just cant get you going like a hot 20 year old women can ; )

 

[GeauxDATY]

Unless you go get your bloodwork done, you're just guessing.

 

[lakers0812]

I'm not a fan of your post cycle therapy (pct). Only nolva takes a bit longer to recover imo. I'd get on some clomid at 50 mg for a few weeks. That should do the trick.