Clomid for Testicular Shrinkage ?

scguy2020 · Nov 30, 2019

guys in the group i had questions about clomid. Does clomid help restore your testicles if they have started shrinking? and if so how long does it take for it for it to start working?

trt reznor · Nov 30, 2019

scguy2020 said:
guys in the group i had questions about clomid. Does clomid help restore your testicles if they have started shrinking? and if so how long does it take for it for it to start working?

While on TRT?

SilverSurfer · Dec 1, 2019

scguy2020 said:
guys in the group i had questions about clomid. Does clomid help restore your testicles if they have started shrinking? and if so how long does it take for it for it to start working?

Have you tried HCG? It works for most men. I personally have just given up on trying to restore my testicle size as HCG just causes too many side effects. TRT gave me a bigger penis, but shrunk my nuts, so I guess it’s a fair trade. If I try to get them back to size with HCG I get terrible, painful, back acne. Not worth it simply for appearance.

Vince · Dec 1, 2019

If you're not on trt, clomid should work. I'm on trt and I use 500 IU of HCG twice a week for testicles size. Works great for me.

Charliebizz · Dec 30, 2019

SilverSurfer said:
Have you tried HCG? It works for most men. I personally have just given up on trying to restore my testicle size as HCG just causes too many side effects. TRT gave me a bigger penis, but shrunk my nuts, so I guess it’s a fair trade. If I try to get them back to size with HCG I get terrible, painful, back acne. Not worth it simply for appearance.

How much bigger lol. I wonder why that happens for some men

SilverSurfer · Dec 31, 2019

Charliebizz said:
How much bigger lol. I wonder why that happens for some men

1” longer when hard, 3/4” bigger around. I went from average to above average. It’s also significantly larger when flaccid. It’s not just me either. I never told my husband I started TRT and he has been pleased. I chalked it up on getting clean and sober. A guy has to have a little mystery.

Might be blood flow? Might be because of solid DHT numbers, now?

But I had rather large nuts. Literally small chicken egg sized. Now they are about 70% smaller. What TRT giveth, it taketh, I suppose.

Charliebizz · Jan 1, 2020

SilverSurfer said:
1” longer when hard, 3/4” bigger around. I went from average to above average. It’s also significantly larger when flaccid. It’s not just me either. I never told my husband I started TRT and he has been pleased. I chalked it up on getting clean and sober. A guy has to have a little mystery.

Might be blood flow? Might be because of solid DHT numbers, now?

But I had rather large nuts. Literally small chicken egg sized. Now they are about 70% smaller. What TRT giveth, it taketh, I suppose.

wow that’s significant. I’ve heard about it before but didn’t put much stock in it because of the places it was coming from.

I so wish I could get trt to work for me.just to feel better.

KevinS · Aug 3, 2023

scguy2020 said:
guys in the group i had questions about clomid. Does clomid help restore your testicles if they have started shrinking? and if so how long does it take for it for it to start working?

I started TRT only for the 1st 3 months and the boys started to shrink. My Dr put me on 45 mg of Clomid daily and they were back almost 100 percent in another 3 months. That was about 18 months ago, I am still taking 45 mg of Clomid every other day, but they have shrunk again maintaining about 75 percent of what they were before I started TRT.

I am not interested in fertility, I just like having playable balls. ;-)

Scallyguy · Jun 6, 2025

Vince said:
If you're not on trt, clomid should work. I'm on trt and I use 500 IU of HCG twice a week for testicles size. Works great for me.

Hi, Vince.
Are you still using hcg 500 iu twice a week?Does it still work? I ask you to understand if it is true what some say that after a while you have a desensitization to hcg.
Thank you very much

Vince · Jun 6, 2025

Scallyguy said:
Hi, Vince.
Are you still using hcg 500 iu twice a week?Does it still work? I ask you to understand if it is true what some say that after a while you have a desensitization to hcg.
Thank you very much

I now inject 500 IU of HCG every third day. I combine T and HCG in the same syringe, like Nelson. It's not true about desensitization.

Scallyguy · Wednesday at 4:12 PM

Vince said:
I now inject 500 IU of HCG every third day. I combine T and HCG in the same syringe, like Nelson. It's not true about desensitization.

Thank you very much. No problem with estrogens?

Vince · Wednesday at 5:38 PM

Scallyguy said:
Thank you very much. No problem with estrogens?

Personally, I've never had any issues with estrogen. My e2 runs on a low end of range. It doesn't mean others don't have issues with estrogen.

Scallyguy · Thursday at 11:34 AM

Vince said:
Personally, I've never had any issues with estrogen. My e2 runs on a low end of range. It doesn't mean others don't have issues with estrogen.

Very good. About me Hcg raises my estradiol

Vince · Thursday at 11:44 AM

Scallyguy said:
Very good. About me Hcg raises my estradiol

Does it cause any issues?

Wolverine · Thursday at 1:07 PM

Vince said:
I now inject 500 IU of HCG every third day. I combine T and HCG in the same syringe, like Nelson. It's not true about desensitization.

Are you still injecting T every day? Tx

Vince · Friday at 3:36 AM

Wolverine said:
Are you still injecting T every day? Tx

Yes

Scallyguy · 2025-06-24T07:30:28-0500

Vince said:
Does it cause any issues?

Yes, low libido and soft erections

Vince · 2025-06-24T08:05:53-0500

Scallyguy said:
Yes, low libido and soft erections

I know some folks can't use HCG causes too many issues.

Nelson Vergel · 2025-06-24T10:27:10-0500

Forum Perspectives on Clomiphene (Clomid) for Testicular Recovery
Reddit Community Insights
· Testicular Size and Function:
Many Reddit users report noticeable increases in testicular size after starting clomiphene, especially if their testicular atrophy was related to low LH/FSH or prior testosterone suppression. Several users describe their testicles as "doubling in size" or "huge" while on clomiphene, with some also noting increased semen volume[1][2][3]. This effect is attributed to clomiphene's stimulation of the pituitary to release LH and FSH, which in turn stimulates the testes[3].
· Duration and Permanence:
Some users note that the increase in size and function is only maintained while on clomiphene; testicular size often returns to baseline after discontinuation[1]. There are also reports of rapid effects, sometimes within a week, though most acknowledge that full recovery may take several months[3].
· Comparison to hCG:
While clomiphene is seen as effective for some, many Redditors consider hCG superior for restoring testicular size and function, especially in the context of ongoing TRT. However, due to cost and availability, clomiphene is sometimes used as an alternative[2][4].
· Side Effects:
Experiences with side effects are mixed. Some users tolerate clomiphene well, while others report mood swings, anxiety, and other negative effects[2][3][5].
· Fertility Recovery:
Clomiphene is frequently discussed as a means to recover fertility after testosterone-induced suppression. Users have shared success stories about regaining sperm production and even achieving pregnancies after several months of clomiphene therapy[6].
ExcelMale Forum Insights
· Positive Reports:
Some ExcelMale members report that clomiphene helped restore testicular size after shrinkage, with one user noting near-complete recovery after three months at 45 mg daily[7].
· Mixed Experiences:
While there are positive anecdotes, the consensus is less enthusiastic than for hCG. Some users find clomiphene less reliable or effective for testicular recovery, and side effects or diminishing returns are occasionally mentioned.
· Long-Term Use:
The forums highlight the need for ongoing use to maintain benefits, with some users maintaining clomiphene therapy for extended periods to sustain testicular function and endogenous testosterone production[7].
Research Context
· Mechanism:
Clomiphene increases endogenous LH and FSH, leading to increased testicular testosterone production and spermatogenesis, which can help restore testicular size and function in cases of secondary hypogonadism or after suppression from exogenous androgens[8][9][10].
· Efficacy:
Clinical studies support clomiphene as a safe and effective alternative to TRT for men wishing to preserve fertility and avoid testicular atrophy, but its effectiveness for full recovery after established atrophy varies among individuals[9][10].

Summary Table: Forum Consensus on Clomiphene for Testicular Recovery

Forum	Reported Benefits	Limitations/Concerns	Comparison to hCG
Reddit	Increased testicular size, improved semen volume, restored fertility	Effects may reverse after stopping, side effects in some users	hCG often seen as more effective, but clomiphene is a viable alternative
ExcelMale	Some report near-complete recovery, especially with ongoing use	Mixed results, not always reliable, side effects noted	hCG generally preferred for testicular recovery