In my observation, it is sufficiently rare for someone to be well-dialed-in that when you are, changing something major is a horrible idea. It's especially horrible since your body is adjusted to your prior protocol and there is no assurance that if you change and then switch back, that you can get back to the good place you are. Of all the aspects of self-managing hormones, sexual function seems to be the most difficult to optimize which makes it doubly questionable to make a major change, especially one that won't "settle in" for months. Also, 5mg per week sounds very low, even for me and I'm a micro-doser. It doesn't sound like your doctor is using good risk/reward logic.Good post, as my Dr has taken me off HCG after 15yrs of fantastic regimen and replaced it with 5mg weekly Clomid. HCG restored my testicular size and also I believe had a role in sexual activity related to orgasm. I have read about this in a couple of forums on this site.
Never had an issue with Estrogen. Im considering going out on my own, maybe Defy Medical to resume the HCG. Any comments, suggestions would be appreciated.
Predict estradiol, DHT, and free testosterone levels based on total testosterone
This tool provides predictions based on statistical models and should NOT replace professional medical advice. Always consult with your healthcare provider before making any changes to your TRT protocol.
Enter your total testosterone value to see predictions
Results will appear here after calculation
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.
Dihydrotestosterone is a potent androgen derived from testosterone. Affects hair growth, prostate health, and masculinization effects.
The biologically active form of testosterone not bound to proteins. Directly available for cellular uptake and biological effects.
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