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Gonadorelin vs PE-22-28

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

Sexual Health & LibidoAnti-Aging & Longevity
Gonadorelin
Cognitive Enhancement
PE-22-28
Summary
Gonadorelin is the synthetic form of endogenous GnRH (gonadotropin-releasing hormone). It stimulates the pituitary to release LH and FSH, maintaining testicular function and testosterone production. Widely used alongside TRT to prevent testicular atrophy and preserve fertility.
PE-22-28 is a synthetic analog of spadin derived from sortilin, designed to block TREK-1 potassium channels with rapid-onset antidepressant and neurogenic effects. It shows fast-acting depression relief (within 24 hours) and promotes hippocampal neurogenesis.
Half-Life
~2–4 minutes (extremely short); pulsatile dosing required to avoid desensitization
Relatively short; CNS effects may persist due to neurogenic mechanisms
Admin Route
SubQ, Intranasal
SubQ, Intranasal
Research
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Typical Dose
100 mcg
200–400 mcg
Frequency
Twice daily (every 12 hours)
Once daily
Key Benefits
  • Maintains testicular size during TRT
  • Preserves fertility and sperm production during testosterone use
  • Stimulates endogenous LH/FSH production
  • Maintains HPG axis function during exogenous hormone use
  • Used for HCG-free TRT protocols
  • Helps restart natural testosterone production (PCT)
  • Rapid-onset antidepressant effects (within 24 hours)
  • Promotes hippocampal neurogenesis
  • Improves cognitive performance and memory
  • Reduces anxiety and depressive behavior
  • Novel mechanism — does not act on serotonin/dopamine/GABA receptors directly
  • May help treatment-resistant depression
  • Neuroprotective effects
Side Effects
  • Injection site reactions
  • Headache
  • Nausea at initiation
  • Tachycardia (rare)
  • +1 more
  • Generally well tolerated in animal models
  • Limited human data available
  • Possible mild headache or transient mood changes at initiation
  • Injection site reactions (SC)
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