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HCG How long until it starts to work

Thanks Dr. Crisler. Prior to coming under your care one week ago via defy medical, I had been on TRT under my primary since January of 2015. I had a sperm count test done a few months ago and the doctor said my results showed I was 100% sterile. You prescribed 150 of HCG daily, which I began on...
- tkruse
- Post #37
- Sep 8, 2015
- Forum: Testosterone Side Effect Management
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HCG How long until it starts to work

how long does it take for HCG to restore infertility due to TRT? I was very fertile but since being on TRT without HCG I'm completely sterile. I have been on HCG for 1 week and am wondering when I should expect to be fertile again.
- tkruse
- Post #34
- Sep 8, 2015
- Forum: Testosterone Side Effect Management
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Webcast Video: Estradiol Management in Men- Facts and Controversies

Outstanding information thanks very much for this awesome webcast I listen to it on YouTube
- tkruse
- Post #2
- Jul 24, 2015
- 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