Post Cycle Therapy Using Intex Pharma Clomid and HCG — Full Protocol

Published: June 2026  ·  Category: Guides  ·  8 min read

Post cycle therapy is not optional. After any steroid cycle, your body's natural testosterone production is suppressed — in some cases completely shut down — because exogenous androgens signal the hypothalamic-pituitary-testicular axis to stop producing LH and FSH. Without those signals, the testes stop making testosterone. Without PCT, that suppression can persist for months, leading to muscle loss, fatigue, low libido and in some cases long-term hormonal damage.

Intex Pharma Clomid and Intex HCG 5000IU are the two compounds used in the full protocol described in this guide. Used correctly and in the right sequence, this combination gives the HPTA the best possible chance of recovering quickly and completely. This guide explains how each compound works, when to use it, how much to take, and what bloodwork to run to confirm your recovery is on track.

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Why you need PCT after an Intex Pharma cycle

When you introduce exogenous testosterone or any other suppressive anabolic compound, your body detects elevated androgen levels and responds by reducing its own production. The hypothalamus stops releasing GnRH, the pituitary stops secreting LH and FSH, and the testes — no longer receiving LH stimulation — stop producing testosterone and begin to atrophy. This process begins within days of starting a cycle and becomes clinically significant within two to four weeks.

Rise Men's Health explains that when anabolic steroids are stopped, natural testosterone often remains suppressed, leading to symptoms including fatigue, depression, reduced libido, and muscle loss. Furthermore, research cited by Ro Health shows that in some men, normal erectile function and libido do not return even when testosterone levels recover, which underscores the importance of getting recovery right the first time.

The goal of PCT using Intex Clomid and Intex HCG is to reactivate the entire HPTA signalling pathway as quickly as possible — restoring LH, FSH and endogenous testosterone production, reversing testicular atrophy and returning the body to its pre-cycle hormonal baseline.

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What Intex Pharma HCG does and why it comes first

Intex HCG 5000IU contains Human Chorionic Gonadotropin, a hormone that closely mimics luteinising hormone (LH) in the body. When injected, HCG directly stimulates the Leydig cells in the testes to produce testosterone and maintain intratesticular testosterone levels. This is critical because after a suppressive cycle, the testes themselves can become desensitised to LH stimulation. Running HCG before PCT primes the testes to respond to Clomid's downstream signals more effectively.

Importantly, as Bodybuilding Wizard's PCT guide notes, HCG is not part of PCT itself but is better used before PCT begins — typically in the final two weeks of the steroid cycle or immediately after the last injection. Using HCG during the SERM phase of PCT can worsen hormonal imbalance by suppressing the brain's own signalling at precisely the moment you are trying to reactivate it. The sequencing matters significantly.

Intex HCG 5000IU — dosing protocol

Each vial of Intex HCG 5000IU contains 5000 International Units of HCG. The standard dosing protocol for PCT preparation is 500IU injected every two days for two weeks, starting the day after your last steroid injection. At 500IU every two days over 14 days, you will use seven injections per cycle — just under one and a half vials in total. A more aggressive protocol following a heavy or prolonged cycle uses 1000IU every two days for the same two-week period, which uses three vials. Inside Bodybuilding's clinical PCT report documents a protocol using 2000IU every other day for 20 days in cases of severe suppression, which produced full testosterone recovery in 100 per cent of male subjects within 45 days.

HCG is administered subcutaneously or intramuscularly. Subcutaneous injection into the abdominal fat is the most common and convenient method. Reconstitute the powder with bacteriostatic water before use, and store the reconstituted solution refrigerated. Use within 30 days of reconstitution.

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What Intex Pharma Clomid does and when to start

Intex Clomid contains Clomiphene Citrate, a selective oestrogen receptor modulator (SERM). Clomid works by blocking oestrogen receptors in the hypothalamus and pituitary gland. Because the brain perceives less oestrogen at these receptors, it responds by increasing the release of GnRH from the hypothalamus, which in turn drives the pituitary to release more LH and FSH. Those gonadotropins then travel to the testes and stimulate endogenous testosterone production.

Ro Health notes that studies have found Clomiphene Citrate safely and effectively treats hypogonadism in men with few side effects even with longer-term use. Moreover, Rise Men's Health confirms that Clomid is more commonly used than Nolvadex to restart testosterone specifically due to its stronger effect on gonadotropin release — making it the preferred SERM as the backbone of PCT following a suppressive cycle.

When to start Intex Clomid

Timing is everything with Intex Clomid. Starting too early — while exogenous testosterone from a long-acting ester is still active — means Clomid has nothing to work with and the SERM phase is largely wasted. Starting too late means spending unnecessary time in a catabolic, low-testosterone state losing hard-earned gains.

• After Testosterone Enanthate or Cypionate: Begin Clomid two weeks after your last injection. If you ran HCG in those two weeks, begin Clomid the day after your last HCG injection.
• After Intex T400 (containing Decanoate): The Decanoate ester has a longer half-life. Wait three weeks after your last injection before starting Clomid.
• After Testosterone Propionate: PCT can begin two to three days after your last injection due to the short ester's rapid clearance.
• After Anavar only: Begin Intex Clomid one to two days after your last tablet, given Oxandrolone's nine-hour half-life.

Intex Clomid dosage protocol

The standard protocol for Intex Clomid following a testosterone-based cycle is as follows.

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Full Intex Pharma PCT protocol — step by step timeline

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Bloodwork during and after PCT

Bloodwork is the only reliable way to confirm your PCT using Intex Clomid and Intex HCG is working. Without it you are guessing. The NHS provides testosterone reference ranges which serve as a useful benchmark for what a recovered baseline should look like.

What to test and when

• Before the cycle — baseline panel. Total testosterone, free testosterone, oestradiol, LH, FSH, haematocrit, full blood count and liver function. This gives you the numbers you are trying to return to.
• Four weeks after PCT ends — recovery panel. Total testosterone, free testosterone, LH and FSH at minimum. Testosterone should be recovering towards your pre-cycle baseline. LH and FSH should be rising, indicating the HPTA is functioning. If testosterone remains significantly suppressed at this point, seek guidance from a UK hormone specialist. Harley Street MD offers medically supervised PCT support for UK patients who require professional oversight of their recovery.

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Side effects of Intex Clomid and how to manage them

Intex Clomid is well tolerated by most users at standard PCT doses, but the following side effects can occur.

• Mood instability. Clomid can cause emotional volatility in some users, particularly at 50mg per day. This typically settles once the dose is reduced to 25mg. Keeping training consistent and prioritising sleep during PCT helps manage this considerably.
• Visual disturbances. Shimmering, blurred vision or light sensitivity can occur in a small number of users. If visual symptoms appear, stop Clomid immediately and switch to Nolvadex only for the remainder of PCT. Visual disturbances from Clomid can persist after stopping in rare cases, so do not continue if they appear.
• Nausea. Taking Intex Clomid with food and in the morning reduces nausea significantly for most users.
• Hot flushes. Common in men and typically mild. They pass as the PCT progresses and oestrogen levels normalise.

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PCT protocol by cycle type

After a standard 10 to 12 week testosterone cycle

Intex HCG 500IU every two days for two weeks, then Intex Clomid 50/50/25/25mg over four weeks. This is the protocol described in full above and suits the majority of first and second cycles using Intex T400 or Test E.

After a heavier or longer cycle — 16 weeks or above

Increase Intex HCG to 1000IU every two days for two to three weeks. Extend the Clomid phase to six weeks at 50/50/25/25/25/25mg. Add Nolvadex 20mg per day throughout the full Clomid phase. As Steroid Cycles notes, cycles of 20 weeks or longer should use HCG and a six-week PCT as a minimum.

After an Anavar-only cycle

Suppression from a solo Intex VAR-10 cycle is moderate rather than complete. HCG is not essential after a mild oral-only cycle. Intex Clomid at 50/25mg over four weeks, beginning one to two days after the last tablet, is sufficient for most users.

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What to do if recovery is incomplete

If your post-PCT bloodwork shows testosterone still significantly below your pre-cycle baseline four weeks after finishing Intex Clomid, do not immediately restart the cycle. Give yourself a further four weeks before retesting. If testosterone remains suppressed at that point, seek professional guidance. Harley Street MD specialises in medically supervised post-cycle recovery for men in the UK, offering prescription Clomiphene therapy under clinical supervision with full hormonal monitoring. This is worth considering if self-administered PCT has not achieved the expected result.

The key variables that affect recovery speed are cycle length, compounds used, total suppression depth, age, genetics and the quality of PCT products used. Running genuine, third-party tested compounds from the Intex Pharma UK store eliminates product quality as a variable. Every vial and tablet is independently tested by Janoshik Analytical with the Certificate of Analysis available in the product gallery before you buy.

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