Clomiphene vs Testosterone for hormones
Short answer: For hormones, users rate them about the same: 95% report improvement with Clomiphene (64 reports) and 91% with Testosterone (101 reports).
Clomiphene has 218 meta-analyses and 531 randomized trials on PubMed; Testosterone has 75 and 125.
Based on 224 reports about Clomiphene and 924 about Testosterone. Not medical advice.
| Clomiphene Medication | Testosterone Medication | |
|---|---|---|
| Users say it helped | 53%helped76 reports · medium confidence | 76%helped425 reports · high confidence |
| Verdict | Mixed | Mostly positive |
| Research | AResearch: Strong | AResearch: Strong |
| Meta-analyses / RCTs | 218 / 531 | 75 / 125 |
| Mainly used for | ||
| Performance % reporting improvement | 80% (5) | 98% (180) |
| Hormones % reporting improvement | 95% (64) | 91% (101) |
| Mood % reporting improvement | 22% (23) | 89% (117) |
| Energy % reporting improvement | 67% (6) | 93% (88) |
| Libido % reporting improvement | 50% (10) | 90% (78) |
| Common side effects | mood swings, emotional, fatigue, vision sides | suppression, hair loss, acne, water retention |
| Typical dose reported | Not listed | Not listed |
Clomiphene citrate increased sperm concentration and motility and could be considered as a safe therapy for improving sperm parameters in infertile males.
Andrology, 2023 ↗“At 35 years old, I literally feel as good as I did in high school again in every aspect: motivation, libido, energy, wellbeing, etc.”
The guidelines also provide recommendations regarding identification of patients, dosing, monitoring, and follow-up. This Practice Pearl will discuss evidence-based testosterone therapy for management of HSDD in postmenopausal women.
Menopause, 2023 ↗“Feel the best I've ever felt in my life. TRT and peptides have been game changers for me!”
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