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High Dose Clomiphencitrat

University Hospital, Basel, Switzerland · FDA-approved active Small molecule

Clomiphene citrate is a selective estrogen receptor modulator (SERM) that blocks negative feedback of estrogen on the hypothalamic-pituitary-gonadal axis, thereby increasing gonadotropin secretion and stimulating ovulation or spermatogenesis.

Clomiphene citrate is a selective estrogen receptor modulator (SERM) that blocks negative feedback of estrogen on the hypothalamic-pituitary-gonadal axis, thereby increasing gonadotropin secretion and stimulating ovulation or spermatogenesis. Used for Anovulation and infertility in women, Male infertility and hypogonadism.

At a glance

Generic nameHigh Dose Clomiphencitrat
SponsorUniversity Hospital, Basel, Switzerland
Drug classSelective estrogen receptor modulator (SERM)
TargetEstrogen receptor (ER-α and ER-β)
ModalitySmall molecule
Therapeutic areaReproductive endocrinology / Fertility
PhaseFDA-approved

Mechanism of action

Clomiphene acts as a competitive antagonist at estrogen receptors in the hypothalamus and pituitary gland, preventing the normal inhibitory feedback that estrogen exerts on GnRH and gonadotropin release. This disinhibition leads to increased FSH and LH secretion, which stimulates follicle development in women and testosterone production in men. The high-dose formulation may be used to overcome resistance or achieve enhanced gonadotropin stimulation in certain patient populations.

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