EnlightenedViking
New Member
Hey everyone,
I’m 3 weeks into adding HCG (1,000 IU, 3x/week) after being on TRT (150–200mg testosterone cypionate/week) for the last 9 years. I split my TRT dose twice weekly.
So far:
I know this is a long road, but what’s weighing on me most is the psychological side—for both myself and my wife—as we try to conceive. A women’s fertility specialist told her there’s a “good chance” my fertility won’t return and that HCG would be a waste of time and money. That was tough to hear.
On Monday, I have my first appointment with a male fertility specialist. In the meantime, I’ve been considering next steps and weighing options:
I’ve read plenty of mixed reports, but also success stories that give me hope. Right now, my instinct is to stay the course with HCG to give it a real chance before making bigger changes, like coming fully off TRT.
Has anyone been in a similar spot—zero count, long-term TRT, early into HCG—and seen recovery with persistence?
Any insights or experiences would mean a lot as I get started on this journey.
Thanks in advance.
I’m 3 weeks into adding HCG (1,000 IU, 3x/week) after being on TRT (150–200mg testosterone cypionate/week) for the last 9 years. I split my TRT dose twice weekly.
So far:
- Sperm analysis came back at zero.
- I’ve noticed a slight boost in energy and mood since starting HCG.
- Testicular size has started to increase a bit.
I know this is a long road, but what’s weighing on me most is the psychological side—for both myself and my wife—as we try to conceive. A women’s fertility specialist told her there’s a “good chance” my fertility won’t return and that HCG would be a waste of time and money. That was tough to hear.
On Monday, I have my first appointment with a male fertility specialist. In the meantime, I’ve been considering next steps and weighing options:
- Continuing current HCG protocol, possibly adjusting dose.
- Exploring HCG monotherapy.
- Adding Enclomiphene (already queued up through Defy Medical).
I’ve read plenty of mixed reports, but also success stories that give me hope. Right now, my instinct is to stay the course with HCG to give it a real chance before making bigger changes, like coming fully off TRT.
Has anyone been in a similar spot—zero count, long-term TRT, early into HCG—and seen recovery with persistence?
Any insights or experiences would mean a lot as I get started on this journey.
Thanks in advance.
