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Enclomiphene vs ARA-290

Side-by-side comparison of key properties, dosing, and research.

GLP-1 / Weight Loss Agonists
Enclomiphene
Immune SupportRecovery & Repair
ARA-290
Summary
Enclomiphene is the trans-isomer of clomiphene citrate, a selective estrogen receptor modulator (SERM) that stimulates endogenous testosterone production by blocking estrogen negative feedback on the hypothalamus and pituitary. Unlike TRT, it restores testosterone while preserving or increasing sperm production and testicular volume.
ARA-290 is a synthetic 11-amino acid peptide derived from the helix B region of erythropoietin (EPO). Unlike EPO, it selectively activates the innate repair receptor (IRR) without stimulating hematopoiesis, providing tissue protection, anti-inflammation, and neuropathy relief.
Half-Life
5-7 days (long half-life; accumulates)
~2–4 hours (SC administration)
Admin Route
Oral
SubQ
Research
Typical Dose
12.5-25 mg per day
4 mg (fixed dose)
Frequency
Once daily or every other day
Once daily
Key Benefits
  • Restores testosterone to normal range without exogenous androgen administration
  • Preserves or increases sperm production and fertility
  • Maintains testicular volume (unlike TRT which causes testicular atrophy)
  • LH and FSH levels rise, indicating intact HPG axis function
  • Option for hypogonadal men desiring fertility
  • Oral administration (no injection required)
  • Reduces neuropathic pain from small fiber neuropathy
  • Anti-inflammatory without immune suppression
  • Tissue protection after ischemia/reperfusion injury
  • Promotes nerve fiber regeneration
  • Improves symptoms of sarcoidosis-associated neuropathy
  • May reduce insulin resistance and improve metabolic health
  • Shown to improve autonomic neuropathy symptoms
Side Effects
  • Visual disturbances (rare but class-related SERM effect)
  • Mood changes or irritability
  • Hot flashes
  • Elevated estradiol in some users
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  • Injection site reactions
  • Mild fatigue at initiation
  • Transient warm sensation post-injection
  • Rare: mild headache
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