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Clomid is the commonly referenced brand name for clomiphene citrate. Clomid is
not an anabolic steroid, but Clomid generally prescribed to women as a
fertility aid. This is due to the fact that Clomid shows a pronounced ability
to stimulate ovulation. This is accomplished by blocking/minimizing the
effects of estrogen in the body. To be more specific Clomid is chemically
a synthetic estrogen with both agonist/antagonist properties, and Clomid is very similar in structure and action. In certain target tissues Clomid can block the ability of estrogen to bind with its corresponding receptor.
Clomid's clinical use is therefore to oppose the negative feedback of estrogens
on the hypothalamic-pituitary-ovarian axis, which enhances the release
of LH and FSH. This of course can help to induce ovulation. Offers dual
effect of blocking out some of the effects of estrogen, while also increasing
endogenous testosterone production. Clomid is the anti-estrogen of choice
for improving recovery of natural testosterone production after a cycle,
improving testosterone production of endurance athletes, and Clomid is
also effective in reducing risk of gynecomastia during a cycle employing
aromatizable steroids. |
