Adding hcg to my trt protocol

[Palirnom]

2 years ago I got on trt from a wellness clinic based in Florida. They prescribed 200mg test E/week (100mg twice weekly) they also prescribed arimidex and hcg. Arimidex mad me feel very weird and wasn't too fond of it but they wouldn't give me an alternative Ai. After 6 months of useing them, it because extremely expensive and was sick of paying it(they won't accept insurance). I took matters into my own hand and got testosterone from a reliable source online. I switched over to aromasin as well and like it more than Adex. After doing much research I've seen mixed views on hcg and decided to not use it in my protocal. I'm still currently useing 200mg test E (100mg twice weekly) I also take 12.5mg aromasin twice weekly to keep my e2 in check. I was thinking the other day that my libido was high and erections seemed firmer when I had hcg in the mix. I also want to have a kid eventually (hopefully try early next year) I really want to add hcg back into my protocal but need some advice on how to do so. How much should I take, how often should I take it, and should I take it all the time? I'm sure there's questions like this on the site already, but I figure I'd shoot the question out to see if I can get a quick response while I brows the forum for similar questions. Appreciate the help guys.

 

[Vince Carter]

Most common usage is 250 - 500iu twice per week

 

[CoastWatcher]

Do you have lab values? An AI was prescribed off the top with no labs or symptoms to validate its need?

I would follow Vince Carter's suggestion on dosing HCG, but start at the lower end. It's easier to ramp up.

 

[Vince]

I use 500iu of HCG every 3 1/2 days, but like the others have posted you need labs.

 

[CSI007]

The amount of T you were given out of the gate seems excessive. What was the reasoning to start you at the highest clinical amount of T for hypogonadism?

 

[CoastWatcher]

The amount of T you were given out of the gate seems excessive. What was the reasoning to start you at the highest clinical amount of T for hypogonadism?

Many clinics, as he initially consulted, start everyone at 200mg and throw in some AI. He most likely rec'd a cookie-cutter protocol. This gives newly contracted members an initial boost, some bang for the bucks the clinic just reeled in, with the hope that when estradiol climbs, as it most likely will, it lands somewhere safe. It's a sad picture that too many fellows accept in perfectly good faith.

 

[CSI007]

Many clinics, as he initially consulted, start everyone at 200mg and throw in some AI. He most likely rec'd a cookie-cutter protocol. This gives newly contracted members an initial boost, some bang for the bucks the clinic just reeled in, with the hope that when estradiol climbs, as it most likely will, it lands somewhere safe. It's a sad picture that too many fellows accept in perfectly good faith.

This just ticks me off for some reason. Medical professionals are supposed to be advocates for their patients not sell them on something to make them feel good for a month. Especially with the dangers and possible side effects involved with higher dosages.