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Testosterone Replacement, Low T, HCG, & Beyond
Testosterone Basics & Questions
On TRT - HCG causing bloat/fat gain, even with normal E2 numbers?
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<blockquote data-quote="switzoton" data-source="post: 137403" data-attributes="member: 38310"><p>Has anyone else experienced this?</p><p></p><p>Originally I was taking 50 mg T e3d. My trough was around 800-850 and E2 between 24 and 26 on multiple tests. I don't use AIs.</p><p></p><p>I am now taking 250iu HCG every 3 days with a 40mg T shot. My T levels are about the same, and my E2 is consistently coming back between 28 and 31 at my trough on the sensitive test.</p><p></p><p>I always eat very clean. When I am on test only, I can easily maintain ~12% body fat and don't carry much water.</p><p></p><p>Since adding the HCG, I have noticeable mild water retention - but mainly significant fat gain around the love handles, stomach, and chest area, despite having almost exactly the same T and E2 numbers as when I was on test only. My appetite is actually lower and I am still gaining fat.</p><p></p><p>Is there any reason besides estrogen that could cause this? Is it the huge bump in progesterone?</p><p></p><p>I like to keep things simple. If I have to take some other medication to counteract the bloat/fat gain, I'd rather just not use the HCG at all.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="switzoton, post: 137403, member: 38310"] Has anyone else experienced this? Originally I was taking 50 mg T e3d. My trough was around 800-850 and E2 between 24 and 26 on multiple tests. I don't use AIs. I am now taking 250iu HCG every 3 days with a 40mg T shot. My T levels are about the same, and my E2 is consistently coming back between 28 and 31 at my trough on the sensitive test. I always eat very clean. When I am on test only, I can easily maintain ~12% body fat and don't carry much water. Since adding the HCG, I have noticeable mild water retention - but mainly significant fat gain around the love handles, stomach, and chest area, despite having almost exactly the same T and E2 numbers as when I was on test only. My appetite is actually lower and I am still gaining fat. Is there any reason besides estrogen that could cause this? Is it the huge bump in progesterone? I like to keep things simple. If I have to take some other medication to counteract the bloat/fat gain, I'd rather just not use the HCG at all. [/QUOTE]
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