Tamoxifen (nolvodolic) is a Selective Estrogen Receptor Modulator (SERM) commonly used as a Post Cycle Therapy when any bodybuilder finishes running a steroid cycle. Nolvadex is sometimes referred to or categorized as an Estrogen antagonist.
Overview of Benefits and Effects
Before we look at how Nolvadex works and discuss its dosage guidelines, let’s have a quick overview of this drug’s benefits and side effects
Benefits
- Increases Testosterone
- Treats Gynecomastia
- Builds Up Muscle Definition
- Lowers ‘Bad’ Cholesterol
Side Effects
- Headaches
- Hot Flashes
- Stomach Upset
This means that most of Nolvadex’s side effects tend to be mild.
How Does nolvodolic Work?
nolvodolic works by blocking estrogen receptors in the brain and the body. This helps this drug treat breast cancer, reverse gynecomastia or ‘man boobs’ in males and increase sex hormones. Here are three ways nolvodolic works to achieve these objectives:
1) How does nolvodolic work in treating breast cancer?
nolvodolic helps treat breast cancer by blocking estrogen receptors on breast cancer cells. With the cancer cells on the breast tissue blocked for entry, estrogen is prevented from going into them and from telling them to grow. This hurts the ability of the cell to develop further, eventually leading to its death.
2) How does nolvodolic work for gynecomastia?
nolvodolic reverses gynecomastia in the same manner. By blocking estrogen receptors in the breast tissue, it makes sure that the tissue couldn’t receive any more estrogens. This results in the shrinkage of the tissue, effectively reversing gynecomastia or ‘man boobs’.
3) How does nolvodolic increase testosterone?
nolvodolic increases testosterone by blocking estrogen receptors on the hypothalamus, forcing the brain to sense that the body is no longer producing the sex hormone at the required levels. To offset this, the brain stimulates luteinizing hormone, which, in turn, synthesizes testosterone.
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