What is clomiphene?
Clomiphene is a pill. It tells your body to make more of its own testosterone. It is not testosterone, and it is not a controlled drug. The FDA approved it to help women get pregnant. Using it for low testosterone in men is called off-label use. Doctors have used it this way since the 1970s. Studies show it raises testosterone in most men, but big long-term studies are still missing. It may help your sex drive less than testosterone does.
How do I get the lab tests?
For this plan, we do not order your lab tests. You can ask your own doctor to order them. Or you can order them yourself from a lab that sells tests to the public, like Quest or Labcorp. If a lab will not sell you a test, ask your own doctor. Tests you order yourself can cost a few hundred dollars, paid to the lab. We do not add a lab fee. Then upload each whole report here.
How does the treatment work?
You take the pill every other day. Most men start with half a tablet (25 mg). Your doctor may raise it to a full tablet (50 mg), the highest dose in this plan. Each prescription lasts about a month, with no automatic refills. You test your testosterone and estradiol again 1 to 2 months after you start. We need those results before your third month of pills. After that, you test about every 6 months. If your testosterone does not go up enough on the full tablet, you stop and we help you find other care.
What does it cost?
Your first visit is the standard visit price. Your first check-in after you start is free. Each later check-in is $39. Lab tests are paid to the lab, not to us. You pay the pharmacy for the medicine. Concierge Club members save $20 on visits and check-ins.
When should I stop the pill and get help?
Stop and get care today, without waiting for our reply, for any change in your vision, very bad belly pain, a very bad headache, or yellow skin or eyes. Do not drive until your vision is checked. Call 911 or go to the ER for chest pain, trouble breathing, a swollen painful leg, sudden vision loss, weakness on one side, or sudden or very bad pain in a testicle.