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No HCG isn't recommended for treating hypogonadism, often times guys add HCG to TRT when first starting out and most start to feel better when they cut out the HCG.

A lot of guys use HCG for fertility, deal with the side effects, get the wife pregnant and stop the HCG.

HCG will still suppress your HPTA (LH/FSH). Jatenzo (oral T capsule) under the brand name Andriol in Canada is probably the only version of TRT that won't shut you down in the same way injections will, leaving LH and FSH in the low normal ranges.

[QUOTE="Systemlord, post: 206400, member: 15832"] No HCG isn't recommended for treating hypogonadism, often times guys add HCG to TRT when first starting out and most start to feel better when they cut out the HCG. A lot of guys use HCG for fertility, deal with the side effects, get the wife pregnant and stop the HCG. HCG will still suppress your HPTA (LH/FSH). Jatenzo (oral T capsule) under the brand name Andriol in Canada is probably the only version of TRT that won't shut you down in the same way injections will, leaving LH and FSH in the low normal ranges. [/QUOTE]

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TRT Hormone Predictor Widget

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