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What It Treats

Post Cycle Therapy (PCT) is essential for men who have used anabolic steroids, testosterone, or other performance-enhancing drugs (PEDs).
After a cycle, the body’s natural testosterone production often becomes suppressed, leading to symptoms such as:

  • Fatigue and low energy
  • Loss of libido or erectile dysfunction
  • Mood swings, anxiety, or depression
  • Muscle loss and fat gain
  • Gynaecomastia, acne, or hormonal imbalance

Untreated suppression can lead to prolonged recovery or permanent hormone disruption.
PCT helps re-establish the body’s natural hormonal balance, protecting long-term fertility and wellbeing.

Quick Overview

Treatment Time:
30 - 60 minutes
Results Visible:
Typically within 3–6 weeks as testosterone and fertility markers normalise
Anaesthesia:
Not required
Downtime:
None
Duration of Results:
Long-term, provided hormone levels are maintained and no further suppression occurs
Results

What It Treats

Post Cycle Therapy (PCT) is essential for men who have used anabolic steroids, testosterone, or other performance-enhancing drugs (PEDs).
After a cycle, the body’s natural testosterone production often becomes suppressed, leading to symptoms such as:

  • Fatigue and low energy
  • Loss of libido or erectile dysfunction
  • Mood swings, anxiety, or depression
  • Muscle loss and fat gain
  • Gynaecomastia, acne, or hormonal imbalance

Untreated suppression can lead to prolonged recovery or permanent hormone disruption.
PCT helps re-establish the body’s natural hormonal balance, protecting long-term fertility and wellbeing.

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At Harley Street MD, we provide safe, evidence-based medical support to help men recover naturally after anabolic or testosterone cycles.
Our doctors design a personalised recovery plan following comprehensive hormonal evaluation.
The process includes:

  • Full medical consultation with a GMC-registered doctor
  • Blood testing for testosterone, LH, FSH, oestrogen, prolactin, and liver profile
  • Prescription of PCT medication (e.g. selective oestrogen receptor modulators or aromatase inhibitors)
  • Optional peptide or HCG therapy if indicated
  • Nutritional and lifestyle support to accelerate hormonal recovery
  • Regular follow-up testing to monitor progress and prevent rebound effects

All care is confidential and tailored to your individual recovery timeline.

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Prices

A £150 deposit is required to secure a booked appointment. This deposit is redeemable against any treatment or service provided by the clinic. If you decided following the consultation to not proceed with any proceed or service, then the deposit is fully refundable.
Consultation
Up to 30 minutes
£200
Up to 60 minutes
£300

More Information

What is Post Cycle Therapy (PCT)?

Post Cycle Therapy is a medical treatment designed to help men recover natural testosterone production after using anabolic steroids or testosterone cycles. It restores hormonal balance, supports fertility, and prevents long-term suppression of the body’s own hormone system.

Why do I need PCT after a steroid cycle?

During anabolic use, your body stops producing its own testosterone due to negative feedback on the hypothalamic-pituitary-gonadal (HPG) axis. Without proper recovery, you may experience low libido, fatigue, mood changes, and infertility. PCT helps reactivate your natural testosterone production safely.

What medications are used in PCT?

Your doctor may prescribe selective oestrogen receptor modulators (SERMs), aromatase inhibitors, or HCG depending on your blood results. These medications stimulate the testes to produce testosterone and reduce excess oestrogen.

Can I start PCT while still on cycle?

No. PCT begins only after your steroid or testosterone cycle has ended, once exogenous hormones have cleared your system. Your doctor will determine the optimal timing based on the compounds used.

What happens during a PCT consultation?

Your doctor reviews your cycle history, symptoms, and medical background. Blood tests are performed to assess testosterone, LH, FSH, oestradiol, prolactin, and liver function. A personalised PCT plan is then created based on your results.

How long does Post Cycle Therapy last?

A typical PCT protocol lasts 4–8 weeks, depending on cycle length, suppression severity, and individual recovery response. Follow-up testing ensures hormones have stabilised before discontinuing therapy.

Can PCT prevent gynaecomastia or acne?

Yes. Properly managed PCT can reduce the likelihood of post-cycle acne, gynaecomastia, or mood swings by stabilising testosterone and oestrogen levels naturally.

Do I need blood tests before and after treatment?

Yes — both pre- and post-treatment blood tests are essential to confirm hormonal recovery and avoid under- or over-treatment. Monitoring ensures a safe and effective outcome.

Is the treatment confidential?

Yes. All consultations, prescriptions, and results are completely confidential. Harley Street MD never contacts your GP or shares patient information without explicit consent.

Why choose Harley Street MD?

All treatments are performed by GMC-registered doctors only.

The clinic is accredited by JCCP and CPSA, and registered with the Care Quality Commission (CQC) for medical safety and patient care.

The CQC has rated Harley Street MD “Outstanding” in its inspections.

This ensures the highest level of safety, ethics, and professional care in non-surgical aesthetic medicine.

Why choose Dr Chia Tan?

With over 17 years of experience, Dr Tan is a BCAM full member and advanced injector, specialising in natural, proportionate results using advanced techniques.

UK-trained medical doctor, practising aesthetics since 2008

Certified Advanced Injector by Allergan and MD Codes™ expert

Member of BCAM, MRCS(Ed), ECAMS, MRCGP, FHEA

Featured on TV and in media as an expert in cosmetic medicine