Enclomiphene vs Hcg for hormones
Short answer: For hormones, more users report improvement with Enclomiphene — 90% of 137 reports, versus 85% of 41 for Hcg.
Enclomiphene has 2 meta-analyses and 3 randomized trials on PubMed; Hcg has 324 and 972.
Based on 545 reports about Enclomiphene and 190 about Hcg. Not medical advice.
| Enclomiphene Medication | Hcg Medication | |
|---|---|---|
| Users say it helped | 59%helped185 reports · high confidence | 64%helped53 reports · medium confidence |
| Verdict | Mixed | Mostly positive |
| Research | BResearch: Moderate | AResearch: Strong |
| Meta-analyses / RCTs | 2 / 3 | 324 / 972 |
| Mainly used for | ||
| Hormones % reporting improvement | 90% (137) | 85% (41) |
| Libido % reporting improvement | 70% (30) | 93% (14) |
| Mood % reporting improvement | 64% (22) | 100% (3) |
| Energy % reporting improvement | 77% (13) | 100% (3) |
| Performance % reporting improvement | 40% (5) | — |
| Common side effects | eye floaters, vision issues, mood swings, hair loss | suppression, high estrogen, leg seizures, acne |
| Typical dose reported | Not listed | Not listed |
SERM therapy is associated with significantly improved levels of TT, LH, and FSH in hypogonadal men compared to placebo, and significantly enhanced levels of LH and FSH compared to T gel. The findings suggest that SERM therapy effectively increases TT levels in men with functional hypogonadism and should be considered as an alternative to T gel therapy.
Arch Endocrinol Metab, 2025 ↗“I second Enclomiphene citrate. Been on 12.5mg per day sublingual pill and my test went from 430 to 950. No side effects other than being more horny.”
In people with type 2 diabetes, the cardiovascular and kidney benefits of GLP-1 receptor agonists are consistent regardless of SGLT2 inhibitor use.
Circulation, 2024 ↗“hcg.. although it may raise estrogen too much. worked great for me, strength increases, amazing libido, lost some fat.”
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