Side by side
Gonadorelin vs Ipamorelin
Both are discussed for muscle & performance. What this site records about each, side by side. Every figure is on the compound's own page with the source it came from.
| Gonadorelin | Ipamorelin | |
|---|---|---|
| What it is | Natural GnRH, approved as a diagnostic agent. Widely used alongside testosterone therapy on a rationale that is sound in principle and unstudied in that setting. | A selective growth hormone secretagogue that prompts a short pulse of GH release. Widely used, and supported almost entirely by early pharmacology rather than outcome trials. |
| EvidenceHow much human evidence exists, not how well it works. | Approved for another indication | Early human trials |
| Regulatory statusReviewed 2026-08-16 | Approved by the FDA as a diagnostic agent for evaluating pituitary gonadotropin function, and approved in veterinary reproductive medicine. Not approved for use alongside testosterone replacement therapy, though it is commonly prescribed off-label and compounded for that purpose. Material sold as a research chemical is not a compounded prescription product. | Not approved for human use in the United States for any indication. The FDA has identified ipamorelin as a substance raising concerns for use in compounded preparations. Material sold online is a research chemical. |
| Routes | Subcutaneous | Subcutaneous |
| Half-life | 0.07 hours | 2 hours |
| Cheapest per mgVials only, read from vendors' own listings and dated on the price index. | $1.30/mg | $2.00/mg |
| Median per mg | $7.90/mg | $5.50/mg |
| Vendors with a price | 11 | 54 |
| Storage once mixed | Refrigerated at 2–8 °C. Do not freeze once mixed. Bacteriostatic water is preferable given the multi-week dosing pattern. | Refrigerated at 2–8 °C. Do not freeze once mixed. |
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