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    HCG causing water retention? on PCT after Sustanon

    Maybe Nelson is right when he said that I still had high T levels which could be responsible for water retention, but not HCG as such. I fear AI's and dropping my E too low
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    HCG causing water retention? on PCT after Sustanon

    Thanks Vince! Did Aromasin help you with the bloat and facial water retention when taking HCG?
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    HCG causing water retention? on PCT after Sustanon

    Thank you Fifty! I will those for sure! Would Aromasin be able to help with the water retention though?
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    HCG causing water retention? on PCT after Sustanon

    It is from 1990's. And there are other studies where HCG only achieved recovery and the doses were fairly high (1500iu-5000 iu 2-3 times per week).
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    HCG causing water retention? on PCT after Sustanon

    Nelson, Sir, thank you. When I take HCG 1000iu for 3 weeks, would adding Aromasin at 12.5mg EOD help? Do you think Clomid is necessary? There are studies that show that Clomid fails to recover HPTA after discontinuation? The study I posted above used HCG only and the young man recovered. My...
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    HCG causing water retention? on PCT after Sustanon

    Anabolic steroid induced hypogonadism treated with human chorionic gonadotropin https://pdfs.semanticscholar.org/bc2b/f05095df4eab54d0881f2790a9a9fd0db021.pdf Please see the dosages used!
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    HCG causing water retention? on PCT after Sustanon

    The dosage I am using is supported by studies and literature for recovery of HPTA after AAS use
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    HCG causing water retention? on PCT after Sustanon

    I have done a 12 week cycle of Sustanon at 500mg per week and it has now been 1 week since my last injection of 250 mg (I was doing two shots each at 250mg per week). Started taking HCG at 1500 iu E3D from Friday last week and now noticing water retention. Especially in face and stomach. My...
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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

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