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Clomid is old news!
hCG + FSH is where it's at for restoring/maintaining fertility on or off exogenous T!
500IU 3x/week will restore normal ITT.
Protocol is compounded purified preparations of hCG/FSH (3000 IU hCG + 75 IU of FSH) injected subcutaneously 3X/week (M/W/F).
Lipshultz reboot protocol is faster and more effective!
Looking forward the high weekly dose hCG (3000IU 3X weekly) is going to be decreased although some men may need to increase the dose of FSH.
2:38-7:41
How many months do typical guys have to be on this reboot protocol before they might see changes in their sperm concentration?
* we don't start checking until 4 months a full cycle of spermatogenesis, usually we start seeing something by 6 months or between 4 and 8 months and very commonly they are back to normal by 9 months
In the very first episode of Fertility and Other F Words, Dr. Amy Pearlman and Dr. Larry Lipshultz sit down with Christian and Heidi, a dynamic vlogging and entrepreneurial couple who are courageously sharing their ongoing infertility journey. Known for building a life together on and off camera, they open up about the challenges they’ve faced in trying to grow their family while balancing their business and personal lives.
Drs. Amy and Larry ask Christian and Heidi about the highs and lows of their path to parenthood, how infertility has affected their relationship, and what they’ve learned along the way. They also discuss what it’s like to bring such a personal journey into the public eye and how they’ve found strength in community and vulnerability.
Key Takeaways:
* Know your numbers. While semen analyses and testosterone levels don’t tell the full story, they are powerful tools to assess fertility and overall health.
* Men considering testosterone therapy should understand that it can completely wipe out sperm production in some cases.
Before starting therapy, it’s essential to:
* Get baseline labs, including semen analysis and hormone panel.
* Explore sperm cryopreservation options.
* Learn about medications like HCG that can support testicular and sperm function while on therapy.
For women, fertility preservation options like egg freezing should be discussed early with a specialist, especially if waiting to have children. And for couples navigating infertility, both partners—not just the woman—should undergo a full evaluation.
This episode is about more than fertility—it’s about awareness, advocacy, and making informed decisions for your future.
hCG + FSH is where it's at for restoring/maintaining fertility on or off exogenous T!
500IU 3x/week will restore normal ITT.
Protocol is compounded purified preparations of hCG/FSH (3000 IU hCG + 75 IU of FSH) injected subcutaneously 3X/week (M/W/F).
Lipshultz reboot protocol is faster and more effective!
Looking forward the high weekly dose hCG (3000IU 3X weekly) is going to be decreased although some men may need to increase the dose of FSH.
2:38-7:41
How many months do typical guys have to be on this reboot protocol before they might see changes in their sperm concentration?
* we don't start checking until 4 months a full cycle of spermatogenesis, usually we start seeing something by 6 months or between 4 and 8 months and very commonly they are back to normal by 9 months
In the very first episode of Fertility and Other F Words, Dr. Amy Pearlman and Dr. Larry Lipshultz sit down with Christian and Heidi, a dynamic vlogging and entrepreneurial couple who are courageously sharing their ongoing infertility journey. Known for building a life together on and off camera, they open up about the challenges they’ve faced in trying to grow their family while balancing their business and personal lives.
Drs. Amy and Larry ask Christian and Heidi about the highs and lows of their path to parenthood, how infertility has affected their relationship, and what they’ve learned along the way. They also discuss what it’s like to bring such a personal journey into the public eye and how they’ve found strength in community and vulnerability.
Key Takeaways:
* Know your numbers. While semen analyses and testosterone levels don’t tell the full story, they are powerful tools to assess fertility and overall health.
* Men considering testosterone therapy should understand that it can completely wipe out sperm production in some cases.
Before starting therapy, it’s essential to:
* Get baseline labs, including semen analysis and hormone panel.
* Explore sperm cryopreservation options.
* Learn about medications like HCG that can support testicular and sperm function while on therapy.
For women, fertility preservation options like egg freezing should be discussed early with a specialist, especially if waiting to have children. And for couples navigating infertility, both partners—not just the woman—should undergo a full evaluation.
This episode is about more than fertility—it’s about awareness, advocacy, and making informed decisions for your future.
