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Ipamorelin vs Enclomiphene

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

Growth Hormone Peptides
Ipamorelin
GLP-1 / Weight Loss Agonists
Enclomiphene
Summary
Ipamorelin is a selective GHRP (growth hormone releasing peptide) and one of the cleanest GH secretagogues available. It selectively stimulates GH release without significantly raising cortisol, prolactin, or appetite — making it ideal for long-term use and anti-aging protocols.
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.
Half-Life
2 hours
5-7 days (long half-life; accumulates)
Admin Route
SubQ
Oral
Research
Typical Dose
100–300 mcg
12.5-25 mg per day
Frequency
Once to twice daily
Once daily or every other day
Key Benefits
  • Increases lean muscle mass
  • Enhances fat loss
  • Improves recovery time
  • Strengthens bones and joints
  • Better sleep quality and REM sleep
  • Enhanced skin elasticity
  • Minimal impact on hunger or cortisol
  • No cortisol or prolactin spike
  • Clean GH release suitable for long-term protocols
  • 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)
Side Effects
  • Injection site irritation
  • Temporary water retention (mild)
  • Possible hunger increase (milder than GHRP-6)
  • Numbness or tingling in extremities (rare)
  • Visual disturbances (rare but class-related SERM effect)
  • Mood changes or irritability
  • Hot flashes
  • Elevated estradiol in some users
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