π Clomid During LGD Cycle: Smart Support or Hormonal Interference?
π Introduction: Can You Run Clomid During a SARM Cycle?
LGD-4033 (Ligandrol) is one of the most potent SARMs (Selective Androgen Receptor Modulators) available. Known for impressive lean mass gains and strength improvement, itβs also notorious for one less desirable effect β testosterone suppression.
As SARMs like LGD become more popular among lifters who want results without jumping into steroids, a key question arises:
Should you use Clomid during your LGD cycle to protect your natural testosterone? Or is that counterproductive?
Letβs explore the science, logic, and consequences of combining Clomid with an LGD-4033 cycle, and what advanced users are actually doing behind the scenes.
𧬠Understanding LGD-4033 Suppression
Although SARMs donβt aromatize (convert to estrogen) and donβt have the same anabolic ceiling as steroids, LGD-4033 is highly suppressive of the HPTA (hypothalamic-pituitary-testicular axis).
In short:
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Natural LH and FSH drop during LGD use
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Testosterone levels decline, often dramatically by week 3β4
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Mood, libido, and energy can suffer mid-cycle
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Recovery without proper PCT can take months
π‘ Bloodwork from many users shows testosterone drops by 50β70% on a typical 8-week LGD cycle at 5β10 mg/day.
π¬ What Is Clomid and Why Use It?
Clomid (Clomiphene Citrate) is a SERM (Selective Estrogen Receptor Modulator). It tricks your brain into thinking estrogen levels are too low, which:
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Stimulates the pituitary gland
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Increases LH (luteinizing hormone) and FSH (follicle-stimulating hormone)
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Signals the testes to produce more testosterone
π Clomid is most commonly used after a suppressive cycle in PCT, but some lifters are now experimenting with in-cycle Clomid use to βbridgeβ or prevent suppression mid-cycle.
βοΈ Should You Use Clomid During Your LGD Cycle?
β Pros:
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Supports Testosterone While Suppressed
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May mitigate mood crashes, libido loss, and energy dips mid-cycle
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Improves Cycle Experience
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Avoids the flat or βoffβ feeling many get in week 4β6
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May Reduce Need for Aggressive PCT
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Keeping LH/FSH active during the cycle could ease post-cycle hormonal transition
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Can Be Used as a Mini-TRT-Like Support
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Especially useful in low-test responders or men over 30
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β Cons:
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Potential Redundancy
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If LGD suppression is strong, Clomid may only partially override it
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Side Effects
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Clomid can cause visual disturbances, mood swings, or agitation β particularly at higher doses
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Endocrine Confusion
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Stimulating LH/FSH while suppressing the axis can send mixed hormonal signals
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Not Clinically Studied for This Use
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Most Clomid studies focus on fertility or PCT, not during active androgen modulation
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π Suggested Protocol: Clomid During LGD-4033 Cycle
Week | LGD Dose | Clomid Dose |
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1β8 | 5β10 mg/day | 12.5β25 mg EOD (every other day) |
π§ This low-to-moderate Clomid dosing may help preserve baseline testosterone, especially in younger users.
β οΈ Alternative Strategies
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Intra-cycle bloodwork (week 4) can help determine if mid-cycle Clomid is needed
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Some athletes reserve Clomid only for PCT unless libido/test crash is noticeable
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Combining natural T-boosters with low-dose Clomid may offer milder support without SERM-level side effects
π Post-Cycle Therapy Still Matters
Even if you use Clomid mid-cycle, full PCT after LGD is still recommended:
Week | Clomid Dosage |
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1 | 50 mg/day |
2β4 | 25 mg/day |
π Blood test 2β3 weeks post-cycle helps confirm if natural testosterone is rebounding properly.
β Final Verdict: Clomid During LGD Is a Strategy β Not a Requirement
Running Clomid during your LGD-4033 cycle can be a preventative, supportive strategy β especially for:
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Older users
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Those prone to HPTA suppression
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Lifters wanting consistent libido, mood, and drive
But it isnβt always necessary β and for some, waiting for PCT makes more hormonal sense.
π‘ The smartest approach? Monitor your levels, adjust your protocol based on labs, and always prioritize full recovery post-cycle.