It is not an anabolic steroid, but a prescription drug 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 to Nolvadex.
In certain target tissues it can block the ability of estrogen to bind with its corresponding receptor.
This effect is obviously beneficial to the athlete, especially at the conclusion
of a steroid cycle when endogenous testosterone levels are subnormal. When an athlete discontinues the use of steroids, his
testosterone levels will most likely be suppressed. If endogenous testosterone levels are not brought to normal, a dramatic
loss in size and strength may occur. Clomid plays a crucial role in preventing this crash in athletic performance.
Clomid is also effective as an anti-estrogen. Most athletes will suffer from
an elevated estrogen level at the conclusion of a cycle. A high estrogen level combined with a low testosterone level puts
an athlete in serious risk of developing gynocomastia. With the intake of Clomid, the athlete gets the dual effect of blocking
out some of the effects of estrogen, while also increasing endogenous testosterone production.
