HCG Increases Pregnenolone?

jth0524 · Nov 10, 2016

Has anyone on here ever shown an increase in pregnenolone levels from taking HCG? Have you drawn labs before and after HCG use, and have the labs shown an increase in pregnenolone levels? My endo said the small HCG dosages like 500-1000iu's a week are not enough to make the testicles work like they were before starting trt. He said there's a big difference in using HCG in small amounts to prevent atrophy, and the much larger dosages used to increase fertility. I'd be interested if anyone has ever shown a marked increase in pregnenolone levels because of the addition of HCG to a trt protocol. Thanks.

Vince Carter · Nov 10, 2016

Im testing DHEA specifically after starting 500iu HCG 3-4 weeks ago, tested today in fact so results in ~7 days.

jth0524 · Nov 10, 2016

Vince, it will be interesting to see your lab results. Please share when you get them.

Vince · Nov 11, 2016

I use HCG 500iu twice a week, did not increase my pregnenolone levels.

jth0524 · Nov 11, 2016

I've posed this question about HCG and pregnenolone on several forums and groups. It's interesting that while some say it increased their preg levels, others report that it made no difference. I guess this goes back to the fact that we are all unique in how meds affect us. Thanks for the replies.

trt4me · Nov 11, 2016

I know that it doesn't move my dhea at all on labs. I don't monitor Preg too much.

johndoesmith · Nov 11, 2016

Vince said:
I use HCG 500iu twice a week, did not increase my pregnenolone levels.

When you say increase, do you mean increased from before TRT?

Or did you start off on TRT, check pregnenolone levels, add HCG then checked pregnenolone levels again and they're still the same?

Vince · Nov 11, 2016

johndoesmith said:
When you say increase, do you mean increased from before TRT?

Or did you start off on TRT, check pregnenolone levels, add HCG then checked pregnenolone levels again and they're still the same?

I had no increase until I added 10mg of pregnenolone once daily. Since my last labs I have stopped using supplementing with it.