Clomid (clomiphene citrate)

Clomid anabolic effects

picture of clomid (clomiphene citrate) tabs, pillsClomid is the commonly referenced brand name for clomiphene citrate. The substance is not an anabolic steroid, but Clomid generally prescribed to women as a fertility aid. This is due to the fact that clomiphene citrate shows a pronounced ability to stimulate ovulation. This is accomplished by blocking/minimizing the effects of estrogen in the body. To be more specific Clomid is chemically a synthetic estrogen with both agonist/antagonist properties, and is very similar in structure and action. In certain target tissues it can block the ability of estrogen to bind with its corresponding receptor. Clomid's clinical use is therefore to oppose the negative feedback of estrogens on the hypothalamic-pituitary-ovarian axis, which enhances the release of LH and FSH. This of course can help to induce ovulation.