Melanotan-2 vs Testosterone for libido
Short answer: For libido, more users report improvement with Melanotan-2 — 100% of 7 reports, versus 93% of 70 for Testosterone.
Melanotan-2 has 0 meta-analyses and 0 randomized trials on PubMed; Testosterone has 75 and 125.
Based on 13 reports about Melanotan-2 and 822 about Testosterone. Not medical advice.
| Melanotan-2 Peptide | Testosterone Medication | |
|---|---|---|
| User score | 35 | 54 |
| Verdict | Mostly positive | Mostly positive |
| Positive of reports that state an outcome | 87% | 77% |
| Reports | 13 | 822 |
| Research | DResearch: None | AResearch: Strong |
| Meta-analyses / RCTs | 0 / 0 | 75 / 125 |
| Mainly used for | ||
| Weight loss % reporting improvement | — | 93% (45) |
| Focus % reporting improvement | — | 82% (28) |
| Energy % reporting improvement | — | 92% (76) |
| Sleep % reporting improvement | — | 79% (19) |
| Anxiety % reporting improvement | — | 80% (25) |
| Mood % reporting improvement | — | 88% (104) |
| Memory % reporting improvement | — | 100% (2) |
| Performance % reporting improvement | — | 97% (149) |
| Recovery % reporting improvement | — | 91% (23) |
| Pain & inflammation % reporting improvement | — | 67% (6) |
| Libido % reporting improvement | 100% (7) | 93% (70) |
| Hormones % reporting improvement | — | 90% (91) |
| Heart & lipids % reporting improvement | — | 62% (8) |
| Skin & hair % reporting improvement | 100% (5) | 40% (5) |
| Longevity % reporting improvement | — | 50% (2) |
| Common side effects | nausea, flushing, darkening, enlarged moles | suppression, hair loss, acne, water retention |
| Typical dose reported | Not listed | 200 mg / weekly |
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What a user said
“MT2 has noticeably increased my libido, and honestly the biggest benefit for me has been the tan.”
TestosteroneFull Testosterone profile →
Latest review conclusion
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 ↗What a user said
“Feel the best I've ever felt in my life. TRT and peptides have been game changers for me!”
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