Most oral-only steroid cycles are a mess. Guys run a single compound like Anavar, Dbol, or Anadrol, and then wonder why they lose half their gains or feel like garbage after. The missing link is hormonal support, keeping your natural testosterone from flatlining while still getting the anabolic benefits. That’s where Anavar + Enclomiphene comes in. One drives lean, dry muscle growth; the other keeps your own testosterone production alive during the cycle. The result? You get the cosmetic and strength benefits of an oral without the full shutdown and crash most oral cycles bring.
The problem with standard oral-only cycles
When you take any anabolic steroid, your hypothalamus-pituitary-gonadal (HPG) axis senses high androgen levels. This signals your body to shut down LH and FSH, the hormones that tell your testes to make testosterone.
Even “mild” orals like Anavar can significantly suppress natural test in a few weeks. That means:
● Lower energy and libido
● Worse mood
● Poorer recovery
● Loss of muscle after you stop
The classic oral-only cycles leave you suppressed and flat post-cycle. That’s why most guys feel great for 6 weeks, then terrible for the next 6.
The Anavar + Enclomiphene solution Anavar (Oxandrolone)
● Mild oral steroid, DHT-derived, doesn’t aromatize.
● Great for lean, dry gains and strength without much water retention.
● Good anabolic-to-androgenic ratio: less acne, aggression, or hair loss risk compared to harsher orals.
● Works well for cutting, recomp, or slow lean bulks.
Enclomiphene
● Isomer of clomiphene citrate, but without the estrogenic side effects of the zuclomiphene isomer.
● Pure SERM (Selective Estrogen Receptor Modulator) action,blocks estrogen’s feedback at the hypothalamus and pituitary, so your body keeps producing LH and FSH during the cycle.
● Keeps natural testosterone production active, preventing the shutdown that kills most oral cycles.
Why this combo works so well
1. Keeps natural testosterone in the game
Enclomiphene sends the “we need testosterone” signal to your testes even while Anavar is in your system. This means you keep a baseline androgen level from your own test instead of relying 100% on the oral.
2. Better overall hormonal balance
With your own testosterone still running, you maintain:
● Higher libido
● More stable mood
● Better energy
● Easier post-cycle recovery
3. Lean, quality gains
Anavar builds muscle without much fat or water gain. When stacked with your own natural testosterone production, the gains tend to “stick” better after you come off.
4. Simpler PCT (or none at all)
Because Enclomiphene keeps you producing testosterone throughout, the transition off-cycle is smoother. Many lifters find they don’t need a heavy PCT, just taper Enclomiphene and continue recovery support.
How it feels in the gym
● Strength – Anavar boosts strength quickly, especially in compounds, without making you sluggish from bloat.
● Endurance – Better muscular endurance from improved ATP regeneration and creatine phosphate storage.
● Pumps – Noticeable but not painful, with more vascularity as the weeks go on.
● Energy – No lethargy mid-cycle like you get with suppressed test from standard orals.
Side effects and safety
Anavar
● Mild on blood pressure compared to aromatizing orals, but still liver toxic (17α-alkylated).
● Can affect lipids, HDL down, LDL up so keep an eye on bloodwork.
● Rare hair or acne issues unless genetically prone.
Enclomiphene
● Generally well-tolerated.
● Can cause mild headaches or vision changes in sensitive users.
Cycle safety tips
● Use liver support (TUDCA, NAC).
● Check bloodwork before, mid, and post cycle.
● Keep the cycle length reasonable (6–8 weeks).
● Track BP and lipids.
Suggested dosing (general example)
● Anavar: 30–50 mg/day, split into 2 doses for stable blood levels.
● Enclomiphene: 12.5–25 mg/day.
● Duration: 6–8 weeks.
● No AI needed unless stacking with other aromatizing compounds.
Who this works best for
● First-time users who want to avoid injections.
● Lifters cutting or recomping without chasing huge scale weight.
● Athletes needing strength and performance without bulk or bloat.
● Anyone who wants to keep their natural test working while using an oral.
FAQ
1. Can Enclomiphene completely prevent suppression?
Not 100%, but it keeps testosterone production much higher than running Anavar alone.
2. Do I need a PCT after this combo?
Most will still taper Enclomiphene post-cycle for 2–4 weeks, but you won’t need a heavy clomid/nolva PCT.
3. Is this safer than a standard oral cycle?
Yes, hormonally because you avoid full shutdown. Still liver toxic, so the same liver care applies.
4. Can I bulk on Anavar + Enclomiphene?
Yes, but gains will be leaner. For big bulks, injectables are still king.
5. Will this affect estrogen?
Enclomiphene blocks estrogen feedback in the brain but doesn’t crush estrogen levels in the body. You keep enough estrogen for joint and mood health.
6. Can I stack other orals with it?
Possible, but risky, doubling 17α-alkylated orals hammers your liver. If you want more anabolic punch, add injectable testosterone instead.
Bottom line:
Anavar + Enclomiphene is one of the smartest oral-only setups because it solves the biggest flaw of oral cycles, testosterone shutdown, while giving you lean, dry gains and solid strength. If you insist on running an oral without injectables, this is how you do it without feeling like death halfway through.