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Testosterone Replacement, Low T, HCG, & Beyond
Testosterone Basics & Questions
Lab Results - Advice and interpretation
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<blockquote data-quote="madman" data-source="post: 274984" data-attributes="member: 13851"><p>Always best to start on a T-only protocol so you can see how your body reacts to testosterone and where said protocol (dose of T/injection frequency) has your trough TT, FT and estradiol let alone other critical blood markers such as RBCs, hemoglobin and hematocrit.</p><p></p><p>If you throw in hCG off the hop you will never know what impact it is having on your testosterone and estradiol as the use of hCG can drive up T.</p><p></p><p>Keep in mind that even though blood levels will stabilize (4-6 weeks in TC/TE) it will still take time (a few months) for the body to adapt to its new set-point. </p><p></p><p>This is the critical time when one needs to gauge how they truly feel overall regarding relief/improvement of low-T symptoms.</p><p></p><p>Every protocol needs to be given a fighting chance (12 weeks) to claim whether it was truly a success or failure.</p><p></p><p>If it were me I would wait 12 weeks before adding in the hCG.</p><p></p><p>Up to you whether you want to use it off the hop or wait it out until you see how you fair on a T-only protocol.</p><p></p><p>Yes, you can start on a T protocol using <100 mg/week but I would still go with splitting the dose into twice-weekly injections as this will clip the peak--->trough and your blood levels will be more stable throughout the week.</p><p></p><p>Although some men prefer/fare well injecting once weekly the downfall for many others is the rollercoaster type effect as there will be a big difference in the peak--->trough and blood levels will not be as stable throughout the week especially when injecting strictly IM.</p><p></p><p>Which for many can have a negative impact on energy, mood, libido, erectile function, and recovery.</p><p></p><p>Do what you feel is best for you.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="madman, post: 274984, member: 13851"] Always best to start on a T-only protocol so you can see how your body reacts to testosterone and where said protocol (dose of T/injection frequency) has your trough TT, FT and estradiol let alone other critical blood markers such as RBCs, hemoglobin and hematocrit. If you throw in hCG off the hop you will never know what impact it is having on your testosterone and estradiol as the use of hCG can drive up T. Keep in mind that even though blood levels will stabilize (4-6 weeks in TC/TE) it will still take time (a few months) for the body to adapt to its new set-point. This is the critical time when one needs to gauge how they truly feel overall regarding relief/improvement of low-T symptoms. Every protocol needs to be given a fighting chance (12 weeks) to claim whether it was truly a success or failure. If it were me I would wait 12 weeks before adding in the hCG. Up to you whether you want to use it off the hop or wait it out until you see how you fair on a T-only protocol. Yes, you can start on a T protocol using <100 mg/week but I would still go with splitting the dose into twice-weekly injections as this will clip the peak--->trough and your blood levels will be more stable throughout the week. Although some men prefer/fare well injecting once weekly the downfall for many others is the rollercoaster type effect as there will be a big difference in the peak--->trough and blood levels will not be as stable throughout the week especially when injecting strictly IM. Which for many can have a negative impact on energy, mood, libido, erectile function, and recovery. Do what you feel is best for you. [/QUOTE]
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