About to start Clomid (22M)

[lowtforever]

Hi guys, I was prescribed clomid at 12.5 mg EOD to jumpstart my testosterone. Here are my bloods:

Total Test 270 NG/DL (264-916)
Free test 8.7 pg/ml (9.3-27)
DHEA 190 ug/dL
LH 1.7miu/ ml (1.7-8.6)
Estrogen 7.6 pg / ml(8-35)
TSH 1.7 mIU/ml (.45-4.5)
Shg 40 nmol/ l

I was wondering if anyone has had luck with clomid therapy to bring testosterone back up. How did you feel and did you eventually come off? I’m 22 years old and physically active. 3 full body workouts per week focusing mainly on the main compound lifts. Diet consists of mainly rice, pasta, lean beef, chicken,veggies and oatmeal.

Also, I have had 2 blood test in the past 4 years with basically identical results except I didn’t have LH checked.

Thanks.

 

[Vince Carter]

12.5mg EOD is a very good dose. You have more potential for some success with that but more importantly fewer side effects.

 

[lowtforever]

12.5mg EOD is a very good dose. You have more potential for some success with that but more importantly fewer side effects.

That’s good to hear. I’ve heard so many horror stories regarding loss of libido, loss of eye site, emotions etc... The last thing I want to do is make myself feel worse.

 

[pmgamer18]

Just one problem you can't test E2 Estradiol levels you need to stop using Clomid for about 3 to 4 weeks.

pmgamer

 

[lowtforever]

Just one problem you can't test E2 Estradiol levels you need to stop using Clomid for about 3 to 4 weeks.

pmgamer

Can you explain that a little more?

 

[pmgamer18]

Dr. John said this many yrs. ago never found out why.

pmgamer

 

[CoastWatcher]

How old are you, and how long do you believe you’ve been dealing with hypogonadism?

 

[Vince]

Because the very young age, you do have a greater chance of success with clomid.

Are guys that do well on low dose clomid unicorns...or do they really exist?

 

[lowtforever]

How old are you, and how long do you believe you’ve been dealing with hypogonadism?

Im 22. I believe this has been slowly getting worse over the last 4-5 years. When I was 18, I had blood work drawn showing 250ng/dl total testosterone (these were done in the morning).

 

[lowtforever]

Because the very young age, you do have a greater chance of success with clomid.

Are guys that do well on low dose clomid unicorns...or do they really exist?

Would this be something temporary or is it necessary to take forever to keep levels elevated?

 

[Vince]

Would this be something temporary or is it necessary to take forever to keep levels elevated?

You can use clomid for just a restart. Some men use clomid permanently, even as low as 12.5 mg twice a week. Especially young man, it seems like they have the best results with clomid.
It would be nice if you had your LH checked before starting. Hopefully it's already low and you're not primary hypogonadism.

 

[lowtforever]

You can use clomid for just a restart. Some men use clomid permanently, even as low as 12.5 mg twice a week. Especially young man, it seems like they have the best results with clomid.
It would be nice if you had your LH checked before starting. Hopefully it's already low and you're not primary hypogonadism.

The numbers above were from last Friday. 1.7 LH

 

[Vince]

The numbers above were from last Friday. 1.7 LH

With a LH that low, you are a perfect candidate for clomid. Plus with your young age you, have a very good chance of success.

 

[lowtforever]

With a LH that low, you are a perfect candidate for clomid. Plus with your young age you, have a very good chance of success.

That’s nice to hear. Hoping it helps my libido and energy/strength come back. If it does, hopefully I don’t have to stay on it. Only thing that worries me is lack of long term studies of how it affects health. I’ve tried nolvadex and it worked while on it but my testosterone dropped weeks after stopping it.

 

[Vince]

Some men (not all) never want to come off it. You may be one of the lucky ones, that it works good for. I really wouldn't worry about long-term affects. I would be more concerned about having low testosterone and long-term affects.

 

[Ronnny]

Hi guys, I was prescribed clomid at 12.5 mg EOD to jumpstart my testosterone. Here are my bloods:

Total Test 270 NG/DL (264-916)
Free test 8.7 pg/ml (9.3-27)
DHEA 190 ug/dL
LH 1.7miu/ ml (1.7-8.6)
Estrogen 7.6 pg / ml(8-35)
TSH 1.7 mIU/ml (.45-4.5)
Shg 40 nmol/ l

I was wondering if anyone has had luck with clomid therapy to bring testosterone back up. How did you feel and did you eventually come off? I’m 22 years old and physically active. 3 full body workouts per week focusing mainly on the main compound lifts. Diet consists of mainly rice, pasta, lean beef, chicken,veggies and oatmeal.

Also, I have had 2 blood test in the past 4 years with basically identical results except I didn’t have LH checked.

Thanks.

I had good luck with clomid. I had no side effects with 12.5mg every day. My level went up 600 from 200. My level was probably more than 600 since I did the blood work not in the morning but 2 p.m. after noon.

 

[lowtforever]

I had good luck with clomid. I had no side effects with 12.5mg every day. My level went up 600 from 200. My level was probably more than 600 since I did the blood work not in the morning but 2 p.m. after noon.

Thats nice to hear. Hopefully 12.5 eod keeps my levels at 600+. Are you still on clomid or did you come off? If so, why? My concern is my already high SHBG.

 

[Ronnny]

Thats nice to hear. Hopefully 12.5 eod keeps my levels at 600+. Are you still on clomid or did you come off? If so, why? My concern is my already high SHBG.

Even I was ok with 25mg/day, without any side effects. Even though my level was up without any side effects, my lowT symptoms was still there. Clomid improved my fatigue but nothing else.

I am on Cypionate 100mg/week. I take 50mg every 3.5 days. Feel much better.

 

[goga]

12.5mg EOD is a very good dose. You have more potential for some success with that but more importantly fewer side effects.

As I read, TRT withdrawal protocol includes 50 mg of Clomid every day. Isn't 12.5 mg EOD too little?
How to Stop Testosterone Safely and Possibly Reset Your Hormonal Axis - ExcelMale

 

[Vince Carter]

50mg of Clomid is more prone to having Estrogen and its negative side effects, most unsuccessful clomid trials are overdosed with Estrogen problems. 12.5mg is going to be much less prone and gives room to increase the dose if needed.