The Hunter Williams Podcast Enclomiphene vs. TRT – Which Is Right for You?
Nov 8, 2024
Explore the intriguing showdown between Enclomiphene and testosterone replacement therapy (TRT). Delve into how each method works and their effects on hormone levels. Discover the pros and cons, especially regarding fertility and hormone stability. Uncover insights about dosage frequency and the real-world results of each option. Learn how age and free testosterone levels play a role in effectiveness, plus a comparison of side effects. This discussion offers valuable information for anyone looking to optimize testosterone.
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Mechanism Explains Key Differences
- Enclomiphene stimulates LH and FSH to boost endogenous testosterone while TRT supplies exogenous testosterone directly.
- This fundamental mechanism difference explains major contrasts in fertility effects and level control.
Limited Capacity Of Endogenous Stimulation
- Enclomiphene’s effect is capped by genetics, age, and health, limiting peak testosterone increases.
- TRT bypasses the pituitary‑testicular axis so it works when that axis is impaired or nonresponsive.
Football Trauma Impaired His Pituitary
- Hunter recounts that repeated head trauma from football impaired his pituitary so enclomiphene couldn't raise his testosterone enough.
- He uses this personal example to show why some men need TRT to bypass an impaired axis.
