Check out these references:
pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
While the published research shows that it’s related to hyperandrogenemia and polycystic ovary syndrome, it seems to imply that Clomid lowers IGF-1.
www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
This one also suggests Clomid lowers IGF-1, even if that’s in males with acromegaly.
Anecdotal evidence shows that Clomid lowers IGF-1 on a lot of different forums. Personally, as someone who takes Clomid for TRT purposes, I’ve noticed a dramatic reduction in my IGF-1 levels. From 289 to 52…
So, would we be better off taking HGH during the PCT phase, or is this something that only affects those taking clomid on the long term?
Decline in insulin-like growth factor I levels after clomiphene citrate does not correct hyperandrogenemia in polycystic ovary syndrome - PubMed
It is widely accepted that the action of clomiphene citrate (CC) is mediated through its antiestrogenic properties on the hypothalamic-pituitary axis. Although insulin-like growth factor I (IGF-I) enhances the thecal cell response to LH, and estrogen treatment is associated with a reduction in...
pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
While the published research shows that it’s related to hyperandrogenemia and polycystic ovary syndrome, it seems to imply that Clomid lowers IGF-1.
Successful Treatment of Acromegaly and Associated Hypogonadism with First-Line Clomiphene Therapy - PMC
Clomiphene citrate (CC) has been reported as an effective add-on therapy to somatostatin analogs and dopamine agonists in patients with acromegaly accompanied by hypogonadism; its use as a single agent to treat acromegaly and associated hypogonadism ...
www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
This one also suggests Clomid lowers IGF-1, even if that’s in males with acromegaly.
Anecdotal evidence shows that Clomid lowers IGF-1 on a lot of different forums. Personally, as someone who takes Clomid for TRT purposes, I’ve noticed a dramatic reduction in my IGF-1 levels. From 289 to 52…
So, would we be better off taking HGH during the PCT phase, or is this something that only affects those taking clomid on the long term?
