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1st month good with TRT, a few questions about adding HCG

Thanks again Vince. Called Empower once more hoping to get a price range for people not with Defy, I'm sure my doctor has never used Empower. No luck, Empower wouldn't even give out a maximum possible price, kind of a tough and shady policy. Has anyone here used Empower through their own doctor...
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- Aug 28, 2018
- Forum: Testosterone Side Effect Management
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1st month good with TRT, a few questions about adding HCG

Thanks Vince! Do you remember what Empower charges for 12000 IU vial? Curious if you also get your cypionate from them too, have read the CVS Sun Pharma brand I got in cottonseed oil might not be as good as those in grapeseed oil.
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- Aug 28, 2018
- Forum: Testosterone Side Effect Management
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1st month good with TRT, a few questions about adding HCG

I started TRT with my primary care doc a month ago, .15ml EOD SubQ injections. Starting to feel quite a bit better in many areas, no signs of high estradiol, the only downside has been some testicular discomfort and a noticeable size reduction. My doc is on board with me starting HCG, just...
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- Aug 28, 2018
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- Forum: Testosterone Side Effect Management

TRT Hormone Predictor Widget

Understanding Your Hormones

Estradiol (E2)

A form of estrogen produced from testosterone. Important for bone health, mood, and libido. Too high can cause side effects; too low can affect well-being.

DHT

Dihydrotestosterone is a potent androgen derived from testosterone. Affects hair growth, prostate health, and masculinization effects.

Free Testosterone

The biologically active form of testosterone not bound to proteins. Directly available for cellular uptake and biological effects.

Scientific Reference

Lakshman KM, Kaplan B, Travison TG, Basaria S, Knapp PE, Singh AB, LaValley MP, Mazer NA, Bhasin S. The effects of injected testosterone dose and age on the conversion of testosterone to estradiol and dihydrotestosterone in young and older men. J Clin Endocrinol Metab. 2010 Aug;95(8):3955-64.

DOI: 10.1210/jc.2010-0102 | PMID: 20534765 | PMCID: PMC2913038