Kisspeptin-10
★ 68Kisspeptin-10 (Metastin 45-54)
GnRH stimulator — HPG axis activator
Sexual HealthAbout
A 10-amino-acid peptide that activates Kiss1R receptors in the hypothalamus, the strongest natural activator of GnRH. Studied for hypogonadism and low testosterone.
Mechanism
Binds Kiss1R receptors on GnRH neurons, triggering an LH and FSH pulse and then testosterone or estradiol release.
Dosage
beginner
- Amount
- 50 mcg
- Frequency
- 1x per day
- Route
- Subcutaneous (SubQ)
- Duration
- 4-6 weeks
standard
- Amount
- 100 mcg
- Frequency
- 1-2x per day
- Route
- Subcutaneous (SubQ)
- Duration
- 6-8 weeks
advanced
- Amount
- 200 mcg
- Frequency
- 2x per day
- Route
- Subcutaneous (SubQ)
- Duration
- 8-12 weeks
Best in the morning when natural hormone pulses are activating.
4-12 week cycles, with at least a 4-week break (to avoid desensitization).
Reconstitution & Storage
A large bac volume yields convenient small doses. Very fragile — the peptide degrades quickly.
Lyophilized: refrigerated. After reconstitution: 2-8°C, 7-14 days (shorter than most).
Benefits
- • Naturally raises LH and FSH
- • Improved libido (both sexes)
- • Raises testosterone (men)
- • Possible fertility boost
- • Gentler than HCG (no desensitization)
Side effects
- • Headache
- • Flushing and warmth
- • Rare: nausea
- • Well tolerated at low doses
Contraindications
- • Hormone-sensitive cancers
- • Pregnancy
- • Pituitary tumor
- • Use of tamoxifen or aromatase inhibitors
Gender notes
Men
Raises LH → testosterone. Popular as an HCG alternative.
Women
Studied for HSDD and fertility — depends on the cycle phase.
Research
- Comninos et al: Kisspeptin in HSDD women ↗
Clinical trial in women with low sexual desire — improved arousal and response.
JCI Insight · 2020
- George et al: Kisspeptin in male testosterone ↗
In men — activates LH naturally, stronger than a GnRH analog.
J Clin Endocrinol Metab · 2011
Stacks well with
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