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Clomiphene Citrate
Also known as: Clomid, Clomifene
Clomiphene citrate is a SERM originally developed for female ovulation induction and widely adopted in PCT protocols and off-label male hypogonadism treatment. It is a racemic mixture of two geometric isomers, enclomiphene (trans) and zuclomiphene (cis), with differing estrogenic properties.
Risk Level
Medium RiskDifficulty
Beginner| CAS Number | 50-41-9 |
| Molecular Formula | C26H28ClNO·C6H8O7 |
| Class | Other |
| Category | SERMs & AIs |
Mechanism of Action
Clomiphene blocks estrogen receptors at the hypothalamus, reducing negative feedback and causing increased pulsatile GnRH release. This leads to elevated LH and FSH secretion from the pituitary, stimulating gonadal function. The enclomiphene isomer is primarily anti-estrogenic while zuclomiphene has more estrogenic activity, giving the racemic mixture a complex pharmacological profile.
Dosing Research
Female fertility: 50-150 mg/day on cycle days 3-7 or 5-9. Male hypogonadism (off-label): 25-50 mg/day or every other day. PCT protocols: 50-100 mg/day for 4-6 weeks, often starting higher and tapering. Half-life is approximately 5 days, though zuclomiphene may persist for weeks.
Side Effects & Risks
Visual disturbances (blurred vision, floaters, scotomata) affect 1-2% of users and are a signal to discontinue. Mood swings, emotional lability, and irritability are common. Hot flashes, headaches, and GI discomfort. Ovarian hyperstimulation in females. Long-term use in males may elevate estradiol due to zuclomiphene accumulation.
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