We've all seen studies promoting clomid, nolva, a combination of the two, etc. This time, I decided to experiment. I combined some hcg and nolva, and the results were excellent...much better than clomid alone. Most studies that I've read all say the same thing about LH recovery, namely that it recovers much quicker (without any ancillary use) than testosterone levels. Of course, the drugs used, dosages, etc. all contribute to these conclusions. So using clomid solely to increase LH levels instead of paying attention to testosterone levels seems a little myopic. And I am well aware that increasing LH levels should lead to a corresponding increase in endo test. However, it may take a significant amount of time before the testes respond to an elevation in LH...I think the amount of time is linked to the degree of atrophy suffered during the cycle - best argument for intermittent hcg usage throughout the cycle.
In my particular case, after using clomid for every cycle with less than stellar results, I decided to try an alternative. The results: no acne, no moodiness, instead of getting softer post cycle, I got harder...no loss of libido, morning wood, maintained strength. Certainly wrapping up with fast compounds helped, but not much else was different between this past cycle and every other one I've ever taken except the post-cycle regimine.
I've got both clomid and nolva, and I'll use both products. After reading about this neverending debate between the two, I simply decided to try the alternative, and I was more than pleased with the results. So I agree with those who argue nolva is a viable alternative to clomid.