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No Pelvic MRI but ecography. It turned out completely normal, not even significant prostate enlargement for my age. I don't think it is obstructive, but hormone dependent, it was clearly related in time with clomiphene use. But age is playing a role here for sure... :( The pain I'm referring...

I took HCG mono 500 IU M, W, F, about two years ago. I wasn't feeling well; my testosterone level was 520 ng/dL, E2 48 pg/ml, and I had low libido and severe erectile dysfunction. I then increased the HCG dose to 1000 IU M, F, and felt worse; my testosterone dropped to 420 ng/dL, E2 58 pg/ml...

My sperm volume used to be normal, between 2 and 4 ml. It dropped dramatically after a failed attempt to a restart with clomiphene, during which I stopped TRT and HCG and only used clomiphene, 25 mg EOD. I dealt with all the symptoms of hypogonadism, thinking it would only be a matter of time...

My blood sample was taken on Friday morning before the corresponding HCG dose for that day and 48 hours after the previous dose. I think the only way you have to know your level 24 hous later is testing it.

hi, @madman , Thank you for your evaluation. The truth is, I don't have access to more accurate tests. What I value most are the symptoms and how I feel. I used to have problems with HCG (I don't have problems while on testosterone alone), but not this time. I'm still waiting to see how long...

Update: during the last month HCG Monotherapy dose (Ovitrelle) has being 790 IU M, W, F. with Anastrozole 0.25 mg M,W.F. HCG has always been a nightmare for me regarding libido and ED. This time is completely different, I have great libido, and ED has improved dramatically, almost no need for...

You are very young, don't let atrophy your testicles, I would advise HCG 500 IU 3 times a week, along your trt and may be a lower dose of Testosterone (HCG monotherapy could be even enough for you). With HCG you will probably solve your E2 issue, have good testosterone level ans stay with...

For me is like that: (As a general rule but not always) shot day: transitory libido boost about 3 hours later. Second day: low libido, may need bigger dose of pde5i. 3rd and 4th days: bigger and sensitive testicles, better libido.

Here is where the other questions play a role. Age, how long you have been on Trt, which involve the capacity of your testicles to respond, etc. It makes sense to start low, ex. 500 iu, wait and check labs, adjust dose, add complementary (Ex Ai, cabergoline), check again and so. Through the last...

It is also known that testosterone itself impairs to some degree the action of hcg at testicular level by inhibiting an enzyme involved in the production of endogenous testosterone, so it is always better hcg alone for its maximum effect, valid especially for older men and those with longer...

Intratesticular levels does not correlate with blood levels, then, just to attend testicular health, you need lower hcg doses as you mention, but you may need to add exogenous testosterone for your complete wellbeing. If not testosterone, then you need higher doses of hcg to use it as...

The answers depend on the scenario and goals. Want fertility or just avoid testicular atrophy? HCG monotherapy or along Trt? Age? How long being on trt? And more.

I don't see the need for that. Just take your first dose of a full vial of undecanoate; it will rise as the cypionate wears off over 3 weeks. Then, continue with your desired undecanoate schedule.

Same here.

At the beginning of my TRT I had to donate blood very often, then my hematocrit stabilized and I have now gone approximately 5 years without needing to donate.