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I have noticed I get improved feeling/libido when I restart HCG for the first couple of months and once it starts to wane or i start to develop high E2 like symptoms (i say 'like' because I've not seen a significantly different E2 test result while on or off HCG). Then for a month or more i will stop HCG and get the same subjective improvement in feeling/libido. I have repeated this twice so far and have restarted for the 3rd time. I have not been able to find any info stating that 'cycling' HCG has any negative effects (or good effects for that matter). However this seems in keeping with reports on here about improvements during a protocol change that starts to fade as you reach steady state.

[QUOTE="Ardoc2, post: 204632, member: 35578"] I have noticed I get improved feeling/libido when I restart HCG for the first couple of months and once it starts to wane or i start to develop high E2 like symptoms (i say 'like' because I've not seen a significantly different E2 test result while on or off HCG). Then for a month or more i will stop HCG and get the same subjective improvement in feeling/libido. I have repeated this twice so far and have restarted for the 3rd time. I have not been able to find any info stating that 'cycling' HCG has any negative effects (or good effects for that matter). However this seems in keeping with reports on here about improvements during a protocol change that starts to fade as you reach steady state. [/QUOTE]

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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