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Hi Cap, You and I have a similar story. My wife and I area also aiming to get pregnant, while at the same time trying to get me feeling better as a result of low testosterone, etc. My personal experience is that HCG has been more effective than clomid at helping me to feel somewhat better...

Better yet, eat pasture raised eggs (not just organic or "cage free") laid by happy chickens, not penned chickens eating soy, corn and wheat, etc. The yolks in these truly natural eggs contain more healthy Omega 3 fatty acids.

There is some very good info on Beta Alanine on Will Brink's website. Apparently, beta alanine may cause muscle cell taurine depletion. Here are a few interesting snippets on mitigating this issue, followed by a bit on how fish oil may interact with the effects of beta alanine. Cycle your...

Thanks, Nelson. You received my messages, but I don't think that it was readily apparent on my end that the messages had actually been sent. Also, somehow my sent box was still somehow empty even after sending those messages. Maybe I'm overlooking something, but it seems to be a small glitch...

I've sent two private messages, but I see no evidence, as my sent box is empty. Does that mean that they weren't sent? Thanks. : )

Great ideas, Keith. Thanks!

Thanks again for providing your insights, Jeffrey. I am planning to remain on HCG while using TRT to avoid risk of testicular shutdown. Maintaining my fertility is also a fundamental concern at this point, so I'm seeing a doctor today who specializing in maintaining fertility while on TRT. I...

Gene, I believe that i have tested most potential causative factors over the last 14 months since I finally established I was hypogonadal. Here are the results of my recent thyroid panel. My doctor determined that I may be mildly hypothyroid, but that tinkering with thyroid supplementation...

Jeffrey - Numbers do not necessarily correlate with symptom improvement. Is it your opinion that it's unlikely I will feel better on TRT? If so, on what do you base your opinion?

Thank you, Gene. Here are the latest results, while taking HCG mono at 300 IU per day. I am not taking any other medications. Do you think I might benefit from TRT, given that I don't yet feel great in regards to energy, mood and libido? Total T 899 ng/dl (range 348-1197) Free T 21.4 pg/ml...

Thanks, Keith and Nelson. I do not take Cialis or any related prescription drug. I recently added Citrulline Malate, Horny Goat Weed and Muira Puama in the hopes that they will help with libido and sensitivity.

I will throw one idea out there to consider. You mentioned you are eating a plant based diet. Does this mean no or very little whole eggs, meat, fatty fish, or whole dairy? If so, you are likely deficient in your cholesterol intake. Given that cholesterol is the precursor to all steroid...

I am secondary hypogonadal, and I currently take HCG monotherapy. Together with eating "paleo" and avoiding other foods I'm sensitive to, and focusing on better sleep, etc., I'm feeling more energetic, upbeat and focused. However, I'm still mildly depressed with very little libido, and I don't...

I've started putting raw, pasture raised organic eggs in my drinks instead. Yum.

My knee-jerk reaction is that the FDA does not generally support people/patients aiming to become informed and empowered about their own health. I submitted my saliva sample via email a couple of weeks ago. Could this mean that it won't be processed?

6 days of workouts a week is a bad idea for most men, unless they are naturally muscular, recover quickly, and have little other stress and physical activity in their life. Arnold did not use as many anabolics as today's professional bodybuilders, but he certainly used a good bit more than most...

Sheesh, it looks like you're about to burst!

Sheesh, it looks like you're about to burst!

Thanks, Gene. And what is an effective daily dose of 10% icariin extract, in milligrams?

Thanks, Gene. And what is an effective daily dose of 10% icariin extract, in milligrams?

On muira puama, from Life Extension Foundation. Would somebody like to vouch for or refute this? I've never tried it, but I'm intrigued to see if it can help with my low libido. Muira puama is a rainforest herb classified in the Brazilian Pharmacopoeia as an aphrodisiac. In a trial of men...

Gene, can you clarify what is the correct dose of icariin? I'm not ready to do the whole stack, but I think icariin has worked for me in the past. So, at 10% icariin, how many milligrams should I be taking per day? The Vitamin Shoppe brand also contains mucuna, which I'm a little nervous...

Gene, can you clarify what is the correct dose of icariin? I'm not ready to do the whole stack, but I think icariin has worked for me in the past. So, at 10% icariin, how many milligrams should I be taking per day? The Vitamin Shoppe brand also contains mucuna, which I'm a little nervous...

I feel for ya, man. Unfortunately, it seems like clomid won't help you much if you didn't get a significant boost at such a high dose. Even for folks who get a boost in T, it doesn't usually help libido and energy much. I'm assuming you've looked into sleep disorders, diet, thyroid, adrenals...

I would be interested to know why you're concerned that HCG does not stimulate FSH production. If it is a matter of fertility, I can personally attest (but this is just me) to the fact that while on HCG my fertility is higher than when I was hypogonadal and not using anything to address my low...

Thank you, Gene. That's what I've gathered. My time will come soon. : )

So, I'm a relatively young guy. (I'm 37.) I take HCG monotherapy and my testosterone levels and estrogen levels seem to be in a good place. However, my energy and moderately depressed mood are still pretty variable from day to day, and I've seen little, if any, improvement in libido, and the...

Keith, can you explain why it would work better in a young man than in an older man, assuming they are both secondary hypogonadal and otherwise comparable in health and co-morbidities, etc?

I would say it is better to stay on HCG until you have the balls to start TRT. ; ) Seriously, I'm on HCG mono for the time being, and I know there are overall health benefits and at least some subjective benefits to doing so, with nominal risk. Much better than being hypogonadal for numerous...

I understand that Dr. Crisler recommends that all who are taking DIM should be taking TMG (betaine) as well.

I know this stack is being suggested for vasodilation and erection quality. However, for those presuming that this will enhance their workouts, is there any evidence that a better pump leads to more strength or muscle gains? I hear the jury is still out on that issue...