Clomid Dosage
Clomid is the most popular endogenous testosterone mimetic compound in the anabolic steroid use community.
This is partly due to the fact that it has been on the market for a long time, as well as being the first fertility drug (both male and female) that anabolic steroid users first took notice of.
Despite the fact that Nolvadex has been proven to have a better overall ability to stimulate testosterone levels in men, clomid remains an essential compound for hormonal recovery during PCT for most anabolic steroid users.
While there are some issues and hindrances associated with the action of clomid, the combination of clomid and Nolvadex can provide additional benefits to HPTA (hypothalamic-pituitary-testicular axis) recovery during the post cycle period, which we will cover shortly.
For example, compared to Nolvadex, Clomid doses are generally not as potent as its sibling compound, Nolvadex, and therefore need to be in a higher range for this compound to do its job in the body, which we will discuss shortly.
With regards to HPTA and clomid doses aimed at restoring endogenous testosterone, one study found that 150 mg of clomid (clomiphene citrate) daily increased endogenous testosterone levels by approximately 150% in 10 healthy men, and incidentally, 20 mg of Nolvadex (tamoxifen citrate) daily increased them by the same amount [1].
It is very clear here that Clomid is very effective for this purpose, but seeing that Nolvadex is more effective than Clomid, it seems like a more cost-effective choice.
Nevertheless, Clomid can still be a very useful compound for hormonal restoration, as 100mg of Clomid daily will theoretically raise testosterone levels to 100% above baseline, while 50mg will raise testosterone levels to 50% above baseline.
When 178 hypogonadal men with erectile dysfunction (ED) were given clomid for 4 months, 75% of subjects improved, 25% did not, and all subjects had significant increases in LH, FSH, and testosterone production [2].
The study also noted that only modest increases in sexual function were observed with short-term administration.
It is very clear that Clomid can be utilized as an effective treatment for erectile dysfunction in most men, even in the long term.
Before we go any further, an important caution should be given to the reader:
SERMs or anti-estrogens should only be used when absolutely necessary, and should be discontinued as soon as the requirement for use, such as gynecomastia or lack of testosterone production, disappears.
Medical Clomid Dosage
Clomid (clomiphene citrate) is primarily used in medical settings to treat ovulatory dysfunction (female infertility) and prevent problems in women trying to conceive.
The Clomid dosage prescribed for this purpose ranges from 50 mg per day, and Clomid administration should be started five days after the onset of menstruation.
After that, the clomid dose should be continued for only 5 days. If no improvement in ovulation is observed, the clomid dose should be increased to 100 mg daily for the same 5 days.
In most cases, medical professionals instruct patients to repeat the aforementioned cycle on average 6 times if the first few times of treatment are ineffective.
Clomid dosage during anabolic steroid use
Although Nolvadex is a better, more suitable and stronger choice than Clomid for gynecomastia relief during a cycle, Clomid can indeed be used for this purpose.
However, Nolvadex should be the first choice among anabolic steroid users for this purpose, and is usually the only choice among experienced anabolic steroid users.
For the purpose of preventing/reducing gynecomastia during a cycle
Clomid doses are not typically used to prevent the development of gynecomastia during an anabolic steroid cycle, although clomid doses are around 50 - 100 mg daily during an anabolic steroid cycle.
Some people have found that the effectiveness of clomid as an estrogen antagonist in breast tissue is very weak compared to Nolvadex, so clomid doses may need to be higher, above 100mg daily.
Clomid Dosage for Women
Female anabolic steroid users should not have any requirements for clomid use as breast tissue growth (gynecomastia) is not typically a problem among female athletes, nor should they have any issues with low testosterone production as women do not require the same normal physiological levels of testosterone as men.
Although bodybuilders are known to use clomid for various purposes leading up to competitions, women (especially premenopausal women) are not advised to engage in this practice as clomid can cause a number of serious and very uncomfortable side effects.
Clomid Dosage for Increased Endogenous Testosterone Secretion and Post Cycle Therapy (PCT)
The fact that clomid is an effective HPTA and endogenous testosterone stimulant is well documented and has been covered extensively throughout this profile so far.
The fact that clomid is less effective in acting as an estrogen antagonist in breast tissue compared to its effectiveness in restoring hormonal function is the reason why it is used among anabolic steroid users primarily for the latter reason only.
However, it is still important to note that on a mg basis, Nolvadex is far superior to Clomid.
Generally speaking, if an individual still insists on using clomid for this reason, they should be included in a combined PCT program using Nolvadex and HCG (which in many cases will also include the use of an aromatase inhibitor to mitigate the estrogenic effects of HCG administration).
The standard clomid dose for PCT (to stimulate the release of gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH), LH, FSH, and ultimately testosterone) is 50 to 100 mg daily.
Proper dosing and timing of taking Clomid
There are no special considerations when it comes to taking Clomid.
It can be taken before, during, or after meals.
It can also be taken in the morning or at night.
Because clomid has a long half-life of 5 to 7 days, it is recommended that you take the entire dose at once rather than in divided doses throughout the day, which is often unnecessary.
Expectations and Results from Taking Clomid
Clomid generally acts as an effective endogenous testosterone production stimulating compound, and is ideal for proper hormonal restoration after an anabolic steroid cycle has ended.
While it can be used for the treatment or reversal of early development gynecomastia, it is not recommended due to its poor ability to achieve this effect, with Nolvadex being one of the two preferred agents.
Clomid References
[1] Hormonal effects of the antiestrogen tamoxifen in men with normal and sparse spermatozoa. Vermeulen A, Comhaire F. Fertil Steril. 1978 Mar;29(3):320-7.
[2] Clomiphene increases free testosterone levels in men with both secondary hypogonadism and erectile dysfunction: Who benefits and who does not? Guay AT, Jacobson J, Perez JB, Hodge MB, Velasquez E. Int J Impot Res. 2003 Jun;15(3):156-65.
