HCG on TRT

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  Should you take HCG while on TRT(or during a cycle)? I've gotten this question so many times so I wanted to address my opinion.
• First, HCG works to boost endogenous test levels by stimulating the Leydig cells to synthesize testosterone. It mimics what Luteinizing Hormone does naturally in your pituitary gland. When you are on exogenous androgens, your body sends a signal to stop this process due to the high amount of androgens in the bloodstream.
• So basically they send opposite signals to the pituitary gland. IMO(and I've spoken to physicians about this) it's very beneficial to take a full cycle of HCG at least 1-2 times a year if you are on HRT. I don't believe that taking small doses like 250iu EOD while on HRT or gear is beneficial bc it's just confusing your body.
• I believe that more of a PCT protocol is needed to overcome the signal that telling your body not to produce test. You also don't want to over saturate your receptors for HCG bc it can cause a desensitization and may not work when you need it.
• When I run an HCG protocol, I use higher doses for shorter periods of time to get max stimulation of test production(2000iu every 4-5 days for 2 weeks and then taper dose down by 500iu a week). Your body has a series of checks and balances for this reason and I don't believe in sending your body conflicting signals(that goes for everything-this is how people die from speed balling).
• My advice is do your cycle and do a proper PCT. if you're on TRT, do 1-2 runs of HCG. a year vs doing small doses EOD. Ashwagandha is a great natural alternative to take while on TRT that may keep your sperm count higher than it would be when suppressed.

hmmm, the real question is whether this is personal preference, or if one or the other is actually a yes or no type of deal when it comes to TRT or HRT.

Some Testosterone Replacement Therapy Physicians prescribe HCG with the Testosterone correct?

You are correct daddio. I have had friends get hcg, but my doc does good to get me my testosterone cypionate.

What about just taking time off the test completely and running HCG? For instance, my buddy was trying to get his chick pregnant recently. He'd been on TRT for about 5 years now with like zero sperm count. His doctor had him take a break from running test, and he ran 10k iu's of HCG every week (I know that kinda sounds like a lot) for like 6 or 7 weeks. Towards the end with no exogenous testosterone, he got his endogenous test levels up to like 750-800ng/dl, and also ended up getting his lady prego.

He said he physically/mentally felt better during this whole time of only running hcg then any time in the past that he can remember. So maybe give youre body an extra beak from test and just drop it completely and run high doses of HCG. I'm sure you'de be much more responsive also when you do finally switch over an administer exogenous testosterone again. Makes sense to me wrather then just running them together.

I know a dude that has two chicks knocked up at the same time due to hcg. It works!!

Should most definitely be on HCG while on TRT. Must have not exogenous and endogenous production of testosterone! Keep those nuts healthy and working!

Dr. B

I use HCG with my TRT, shoot them both in one shot IM. HCG keeps my nuts working, boosts my test a bit too. I am a fan.

Yes, all Trt practices should include HCG with synthetic testosterone

TRTDOC

IronHound, Are you cycling your TRT and HCG? If so, then what does yourschedule look like?

ive been on TRT, around 150/week, for 11 weeks now. Used HCG 500/day at the start, but stopped that a couple weeks ago.

I have not seen any benefits thus far. Thinking of quitting or finding a different option.

You have only been on 11 weeks, wait until you have been on it a little longer and you will see the difference.