Originally Posted by young d

no, the statement that taking AI/AE's will reduce gains on cycle is a myth, the only potential drawback could be a slight loss of strength due to less intra muscular water retention, but i really can't imagine it having any noticable effect on gains, as long as you don't over-do it

as for decreasing gains after the cycle? i think you're mistaken on that bit, you need nolva post-cycle to help block estrogen and allow for recovery of nat. test levels, hence nolva being a superior choice for pct