Clomiphene (Clomid)

Overview

  • [educational] A SERM (mix of enclomiphene + zuclomiphene); FDA-approved for female infertility, used off-label to raise male testosterone. Non-peptide.testosterone guide

Mechanism & effects

  • [educational] Blocks hypothalamic estrogen receptors → ↑LH and FSH → ↑testosterone and sperm (good for fertility). 25 mg EOD → 50 mg; best for secondary hypogonadism, age <45. Can raise estrogen (zuclomiphene); blunted by high prolactin. — testosterone guide

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