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Low Semen Volume

Just part of TRT at least for me. Mine decreased a lot too. HCG has helped. Mine though is more watery than before TRT. I would definitely be interested in hearing from other people if any kind of supplements have worked for them to increase volume.
- Swilsondc
- Post #5
- Sep 12, 2021
- Forum: Testosterone Basics & Questions
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To HCG or not To HCG

I started a thread a few weeks back(HCG, Test, libido) after being on HCG for awhile then going off a couple of times due to it being out of stock. Both times I saw my libido go up and erection quality but other things go down like overall mood & ball shrinkage. I was using 280ius 3x/wk. since...
- Swilsondc
- Post #17
- Aug 5, 2021
- Forum: Testosterone Basics & Questions
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TRT, HCG, LIBIDO??

So 250ius 2x/wk seems to be enough to keep the testicles normal? Also for you or snyone else, does it matter when you use the HCG in relation to when you use your cyp? I just use mine on days I don’t use test cyp. I didn’t know if it made a difference using same day, day after or day before.
- Swilsondc
- Post #39
- Jul 23, 2021
- Forum: Testosterone Side Effect Management
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TRT, HCG, LIBIDO??

I was thinking the same thing about E2 even though I don’t have any labs off HCG. I having been thinking about decreasing x/wk and amount to see how that works b/c I definitely tell a difference in my balls w/out HCG. I haven’t told my doctor about this but last visit he encouraged me to switch...
- Swilsondc
- Post #3
- Jul 13, 2021
- Forum: Testosterone Side Effect Management
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TRT, HCG, LIBIDO??

Hey everyone, new to the forum but have been on some form of TRT for 13 years. For the last year or so I feel like I’m pretty dialed in. Using test cyp subcu 2x/wk & HCG 3x/wk 270 ius each time. My question is this though…… Over the last 4-5 months there has been 2 times that I had go 3-4 weeks...
- Swilsondc
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- Jul 12, 2021
- hcg + trt
- Replies: 66
- 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