Pharmacological category:
Selective estrogen receptor modulator
Mechanism of action of the drug:
The release of gonadotropic hormones by the anterior pituitary gland is stimulated by the activation of the hypothalamus by toremifene. To compensate for the drop in exogenous steroid levels, the body produces more testosterone on its own, raising its blood levels. This is crucial to reduce post-cycle muscle loss. It is important to highlight that toremifene citrate, a SERM (selective estrogen receptor modulator), is a true estrogen blocker, unlike aromatase inhibitors in terms of anti-estrogenic effect.
Side effects:
Although toremifene citrate may help counteract estrogen-related side effects such as gynecomastia, it can also have its own side effects, including nausea, hot flashes, and visual disturbances. Prolonged or improper use can result in more serious problems.
Dosage:
A dose of 40 to 60 mg per day appears to be an appropriate amount to initiate post-cycle therapy (PCT) for bodybuilding. The user may choose to increase the dose and supplement it with an aromatase inhibitor if attempting to treat pre-existing gynecomastia. Some people start PCT with 100 to 120 mg per day and then gradually reduce the dosage to 40 to 60 mg per day over 4 to 6 weeks.
Pharmacological category:
Selective estrogen receptor modulator
Mechanism of action of the drug:
The release of gonadotropic hormones by the anterior pituitary gland is stimulated by the activation of the hypothalamus by toremifene. To compensate for the drop in exogenous steroid levels, the body produces more testosterone on its own, raising its blood levels. This is crucial to reduce post-cycle muscle loss. It is important to highlight that toremifene citrate, a SERM (selective estrogen receptor modulator), is a true estrogen blocker, unlike aromatase inhibitors in terms of anti-estrogenic effect.
Side effects:
Although toremifene citrate may help counteract estrogen-related side effects such as gynecomastia, it can also have its own side effects, including nausea, hot flashes, and visual disturbances. Prolonged or improper use can result in more serious problems.
Dosage:
A dose of 40 to 60 mg per day appears to be an appropriate amount to initiate post-cycle therapy (PCT) for bodybuilding. The user may choose to increase the dose and supplement it with an aromatase inhibitor if attempting to treat pre-existing gynecomastia. Some people start PCT with 100 to 120 mg per day and then gradually reduce the dosage to 40 to 60 mg per day over 4 to 6 weeks.