HCG break

[Graham]

I read recently that it is beneficial to take a 1-2 month break from HCG, this could explain why some of us experience diminishing effects with long term use. I know most don’t give credence to the desensitization possibility but curious if it is worth trying.

 

[Vince]

I read recently that it is beneficial to take a 1-2 month break from HCG, this could explain why some of us experience diminishing effects with long term use. I know most don’t give credence to the desensitization possibility but curious if it is worth trying.

Not true. No reason to take a break from HCG

There are concerns about long term high dose HCG use and its potential effect on desensitization of Leydig cells to it.

But not from regular doses that men use on trt.

 

[Vince]

Study done in vitro (in the lab) using cells, not mice or humans.

I have used HCG for 6 years nonstop and it still works to keep my testicles full. I am only reminded on how well it works when I forget to inject HCG.

LONG TERM HCG- Does it stop working due to testicle Leydig cell desensitization?

This study of two people did not show issues after 23 months of high doses: A STUDY OF HUMAN TESTICULAR FUNCTION BY THE USE OF HUMAN MENOPAUSAL GONADOTROPHIN AND OF HUMAN CHORIONIC GONADOTROPHIN IN MALE HYPOGONADOTROPHIC EUNUCHOIDISM AND INFANTILISM : Acta Endocrinologica

This study showed no long term reduction in efficacy:
THE EFFECT OF SHORT AND LONG TERM HUMAN CHORIONIC GONADOTROPHIN (HCG) ADMINISTRATION ON PLASMA TESTOSTERONE LEVELS IN KLINEFELTER'S SYNDROME : Acta Endocrinologica

This old study in rats probably fueled the misconception, but at these doses in rat cells HCG receptor occupancy returned to normal after 120 hours. How can we extrapolate to humans?http://www.sciencedirect.com/science...03720777900727

Does Hcg Stop Working After A While? - Excel Male Health Forum

Hello. Can anyone answer my question, ? How long can i take hcg? does it remain effective indefinatley? or is it better to cycle this medication.? Thanks. Jon.

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[madman]

I read recently that it is beneficial to take a 1-2 month break from HCG, this could explain why some of us experience diminishing effects with long term use. I know most don’t give credence to the desensitization possibility but curious if it is worth trying.

Do you cycle HCG? - Excel Male Health Forum

Have read through a lot of threads and there seems to be lots of different approaches to the medication. I’m leaning towards cycling on and off since it is unknown whether tolerance/resistance to effectiveness changes over time(correct me if I’m wrong). Kind of leaning towards 8 weeks on every 6...

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* It is currently unknown if long-term administration of HCG can lead to side effects such as gonadotropin resistance