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Secondary Hypo: HCG Mono, Good Test Results, No Relief

All, As some of you already know, I'm 22 now, but was diagnosed with secondary hypogonadism last year (which makes sense -- I had pretty late puberty and whatnot). I've been taking HCG monotherapy since last summer. My bloodwork, some of which was received today, all looks good. And for a...
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- May 10, 2017
- Replies: 1
- Forum: Blood Test Discussion
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Is it OK to take HCG with Cialis?

Thanks for all of your help! Much appreciated.
- lw17
- Post #19
- May 9, 2017
- Forum: Testosterone Side Effect Management
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Is it OK to take HCG with Cialis?

Here are the results of my estradiol test: ESTRADIOL, ULTRASENSITIVE LC/MS/MS ----- 24 What are your thoughts? Many thanks.
- lw17
- Post #17
- May 9, 2017
- Forum: Testosterone Side Effect Management
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Is it OK to take HCG with Cialis?

Will do. Many thanks for your help. Just out of curiosity, what can be done if the HCG is making the estradiol too artificially high/low? Would I need to try another treatment method? Thanks again.
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- Post #16
- May 5, 2017
- Forum: Testosterone Side Effect Management
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Is it OK to take HCG with Cialis?

Thank you for your help and suggestion. None of the 3 doctors I have been to have ever checked for estradiol. I believe you, but it's crazy that it would shoot up like that since it must've been OK for the 6 months of being on HCG. I will take matters into my own hands and get it checked out...
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- Post #14
- May 5, 2017
- Forum: Testosterone Side Effect Management
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Is it OK to take HCG with Cialis?

These are my labs from the last quarter of last year after being on HCG for a bit. I'm young (22) and haven't taken any drugs or anything in the past that could've caused the HCG. I went to 2 doctors and both recommended HCG: Test Low Normal High Reference Range Units...
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- Post #11
- May 4, 2017
- Forum: Testosterone Side Effect Management
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Is it OK to take HCG with Cialis?

I'm not on TRT. I only take HCG for secondary hypogonadism
- lw17
- Post #9
- May 3, 2017
- Forum: Testosterone Side Effect Management
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Is it OK to take HCG with Cialis?

I haven't had any labs ran since late last year but just had some done today. Of course, the doctor only checked for testerone and one or two other things... I should have my own labs ran. Why do you think E2 would just randomly drop or rise like that? It's not like I have hard nipples or anything.
- lw17
- Post #8
- May 3, 2017
- Forum: Testosterone Side Effect Management
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Is it OK to take HCG with Cialis?

Thanks. I will start with 5mg and if it's not effective, I'll go up. Thanks all!
- lw17
- Post #5
- May 3, 2017
- Forum: Testosterone Side Effect Management
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Is it OK to take HCG with Cialis?

Thank you! Just out of curiosity, how many mg do you take of Cialis with your HCG?
- lw17
- Post #3
- May 3, 2017
- Forum: Testosterone Side Effect Management
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Is it OK to take HCG with Cialis?

I've been on HCG for about 6 months, and my erection quality over the past 2 weeks seems to have SIGNFICANTLY dropped. I get them sporadically, but they don't last and it's harder for me to get one on my own. I recognize that this might be a problem with my dosage or another issue. I'm having...
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- Thread
- May 3, 2017
- Replies: 18
- 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