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Wait a minute...the OP said he was diagnosed as Primary and was put on a HCG mono-therapy?

If so, HCG is going to do squat to produce endogenous testosterone as the testes are shut down.

Did they test you for any testicular pathology?

Or are you sure they didn't say you were Secondary hypogonadal???

Somethings not adding up here...

[QUOTE="Gene Devine, post: 86940, member: 4"] Wait a minute...the OP said he was diagnosed as Primary and was put on a HCG mono-therapy? If so, HCG is going to do squat to produce endogenous testosterone as the testes are shut down. Did they test you for any testicular pathology? Or are you sure they didn't say you were Secondary hypogonadal??? Somethings not adding up here... [/QUOTE]

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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