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TRT and HCG a good combo?

titsu3

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Just started with 140mg T and some dosage on HCG by provider. 25 units of 12000 mixed with 6ML BAC water.

I know some people say just do T and do a PCT, but I want to start right and taking HCG does it effect me in anyway? Kids I probably want to have after 2 years after I can fix myself weight and muscle wise.
 
Just started with 140mg T and some dosage on HCG by provider. 25 units of 12000 mixed with 6ML BAC water.

I know some people say just do T and do a PCT, but I want to start right and taking HCG does it effect me in anyway? Kids I probably want to have after 2 years after I can fix myself weight and muscle wise.

Of course you can start off on both but the downfall here is if you run into any sides it will be hard to tease out.

More sensible starting on T-only so you can see how your body reacts to testosterone and where said protocol (dose of T/injection frequency) will have your trough TT and more importantly FT, estradiol and critical blood markers RBCs, hemoglobin and hematocrit.

Always best to. start low and go slow as there will always be time to increase the dose of T or thrown in hCG if need be.

Downfall here is not only did you throw in the hCG but your starting dose of T is too high.

Standard starting dose is 100 mg T or better yet 50 mg T twice-weekly.

Chances are on 140 mg T/week + hCG your FT is going to be high off the hop!

Only time will tell!
 
I've been on TRT for over 11 years now. I've always used T with HCG, when I first started I injected HCG every 3 and 1/2 days. Now every third day I combine my HCG with my testosterone in the same syringe. Nelson has a video on it. That's how I learned.
 

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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

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