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Clomid is not an anabolic/androgenic steroid. Since
Clomid is a synthetic
estrogen it belongs, however, to the group of sex hormones. In
school medicine Clomid is normally used to trigger ovulation.
Clomid, by setting in motion the process of releasing hormones,
stimulates the release of gonadotropin and triggers ovulation in
women with anovulatory cycles and who are sterile because of this.
Although this is actually a drug destined for women
Clomid effect on men is
undisputed. Clomid has a strong influence on the
hypothalamohypophysial testicular axis.
Clomid stimulates the
hypophysis to release more gonadotropin so that a faster and
higher release of FSH (follicle stimulating hormone) aud LH (luteinizing
hormone) occurs. This results in an elevated endogenous (body's
own testosterone level. Clomid is especially effective when the
body's own testosterone production, due to the intake of
anabolic/androgenic steroids, is suppressed. In most cases Clomid
can normalize the testosterone level and the spermatogenesis
(sperm development) within 10-14 days. For this reason Clomid is
primarily taken after steroids are discontinued. At this time it
is extremely important to bring the testosterone production to a
normal level as quickly as possible so that the loss of strength
and muscle mass is minimized. Even better results can be achieved
if Clomid is combined with
HCG or when
Clomid is used after the intake of
HCG.
The difference between Clomid and
HCG lies in the fact that Clomid has
a direct influence on the hypothalamus and the hypophysis, thus
regenerating the entire regulating cycle while
HCG
imitates the effect of the luteinizing hormone (LH) which
stimulates the Ledig's cells fo produce more testosterone. Since
HCG,
unlike Clomid, leads to a distinctly elevated plasmatestosterone
level within a few hours, many athlets first take
HCG
and then Clomid.
Paradoxically, although Clomid is a synthetic estrogen it also
works as an antiestrogen. The reason is that Clomid has only a
very low estrogenic effect and thus the stronger estrogens which,
for example form during the aromatization of steroids, are blocked
at the receptors. These would include those that develop during
the aromatizing of steroids. This does not prevent the steroids
from aromatizing but the increased estrogen is mostly deactivated
since it cannot attach to the receptors. The inereased water
retention and the possible signs of feminization can thus be
reduced or even completely avoided. Since the antiestrogenic
effect of Clomid is lower than those found in
Proviron
and
Nolvadex
it is mainly taken as a testosterone stimulant.
Side effects of Clomid are very rare if reasonable
dosages are taken. Possible side effects are climacteric hot
flashes and occasional visual disturbances which can manifest
themselves in blurred vision, giving flickering or flashing.
Should visual disturbances occur, the manufacturer recommends
discontinuing Clomid treatment. Inadequate liver functions cannot
be excluded; however, they are very unlikely in women enlargement
of the ovaries and abdominal pain can occur since Clomid
stimulates the ovaries. When taking Clomid multiple pregnancies
are possible as well. As for the dosage, 50-100 mg per day (1-2
tablets) seems to be sufficient.
Clomid is usually taken with
fluids after meals. If several tablets are taken it is recomended
that they be administered in equal doses distributed throughout
the day. The duration of intake should not exceed 10 to 14 days.
Most athlets begin with 100 mg/day taking one 50mg tablet every
morning and evening after meals. After the fifth day the dosage is
often reduced to only one 50mg tablet per day. It is normally not
necessary to take the
Clomid for more than 10 days
in order to increase the endogenus testosterone production. Since
Clomid should not be taken for a prolonged time its application as
an antiestrogen must be excluded because, for that purpose, it
would have to be taken for several weeks.
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