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Post-cycle therapy after short-term anabolic-androgenic steroid use: comparative outcomes in recreational bodybuilders.

BJU international·January 1, 2026·PMID 41147237

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Recreational AAS users often seek guidance on restoring fertility and hormonal function after cycles. This study provides comparative data on PCT regimens, suggesting that adding hCG to CC may improve sperm recovery and testicular volume, which can inform clinical counseling for patients concerned about post-cycle reproductive health.

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