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So I am finding some info about IM HCG injections having way shorter half life compared to SubQ but can't really find solid info on this. I was always under the impression they had little difference at the typical doses for TRT and even Monotherapy. Does anyone know of any data on this? I am...

My blood work from January showed calcium levels at 10 and PTH at 80. My doc missed it since the range was set for 10-85 instead of the appropriate 10-65 pg/mL. No Vitamin D deficiency, and no evidence of kidney disease/failure. I am still waiting to hear back from my Endo. In terms of symptoms...

For those on HCG monotherapy, I have heard Dr Crisler discuss how he adds DHEA to the protocol for those men. I have also read albeit more on the bro science side that Vit D is also needed for HCG to work. I dont doubt Dr Crislers advice so I will supplement DHEA, but what aspect of Vit D would...

I've been dealing with multiple issues with high H and H numbers and iron deficiency. In just the first 6 months on TRT I've needed 5 phlebotomies and probably need another. I am also iron deficient and needed 2 infusions to recover only to turn around and require more phlebotomies. At this...

Considering how many health conditions that can be linked to low testosterone as well as the various types (Primary, Secondary, etc) should I seek a second opinion if all that was done was an MRI? I keep coming across stories where patients had brain or pituitary tumors that were missed on the...

I have been hunting for research on iron deficiency and its link to low testosterone and found one that may be of interest to some here on the forum. Intravenous iron replacement therapy in eugonadal males with iron-deficiency anemia: Effects on pituitary gonadal axis and sperm parameters; A...

After reading about Dr Crisler and his take on HCG I am wondering if pushing my HCG from day 3 and 5 to day 6 and 7 (weekly Cyp injections) would help with my weekend trough. I am still trying to get my clinic to OK twice weekly injections so I am looking at this as a backup option to help...

I received two vials of hcg from my local compounding pharmacy that should get me through 10 weeks. Im reading that this may exceed its refrigerated shelf life. Will it be ok that long?

Just curious to hear some opinions on low ferritin levels having any direct and indirect effects (thyroid function, other) on SHBG.

So I got my 6 week labs and it shows TT at 330, Estradiol at 43, SHBG 16.8 (started at 29 pre TRT) and Free T at just under 10 (they want me at 25 but I would take 15 to be honest). They have me dosed at 140mg Test Cyp weekly however after this lab they bumped me to 200mg weekly. I am doing much...

So I have a history of high blood sugar and insulin resistance. I had to be on a carb restricted diet for years because sugar and carbs cause me to put weight on rapidly. After starting TRT 3 weeks back I started noticing blood sugar drops at the end of the 3rd week. It seems that my low T may...

I've been reading lots of information out there on "backfilling pathways" and how supplementing Pregnenolone and DHEA is good in order to supply some of the missing components that TRT will suppress. I am still weighing my options but its looking like HCG may be cost prohibitive at least at this...

Started TRT Tuesday at 200mg weekly with regular testing to determine dosing adjustments. My next injection is actually on mondays moving forward so Im only 4 days out from the next injection. My problem right now is my low E2 and its wrecking my bones and joints with pain. It was under range on...