Enclomiphene vs Melanotan II
Side-by-side comparison of key properties, dosing, and research.
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EnclomipheneSexual Health & Libido
Melanotan II- 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.
- Melanotan II is a synthetic analog of alpha-melanocyte-stimulating hormone (α-MSH) that stimulates melanin production (skin tanning), suppresses appetite, and enhances sexual function. It is not FDA-approved and has significant safety concerns including mole changes and cardiovascular effects.
- Half-Life
- 5-7 days (long half-life; accumulates)
- 1–2 hours
- Admin Route
- Oral
- SubQ
- Research
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- Typical Dose
- 12.5-25 mg per day
- 0.25–0.5 mg
- 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)
- Promotes skin tanning and melanin production
- Reduces UV exposure needed to tan
- Enhances libido and sexual function
- May suppress appetite
- Faster, deeper tan development
- Longer-lasting tan maintenance
- Potential photoprotective effects
- 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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- Nausea (very common, especially in first days)
- Facial flushing
- Spontaneous erections in men
- Darkening or changes in existing moles (monitor closely)
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- Stacks With
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