I've been reading this forum regularly since starting HCG mono 10 months ago. This forum is a tremendous resource for guys like me and I'm thankful all of you take the time to post your experience and advise for the sake of others.
I have been through most of the stickies and the forum posts regarding this subject but still cant find any definitive answers for my question.
38 years old, low T symptoms for 3 years, diagnosed last year (total T 330 and recheck T 347 after starting lifestyle modification like exercise, diet, sleep hygiene etc). Typical low T symptoms (overall felt weak, low libido, soft erections, depression, brain fog, tired all day, low motivation, couch potato, low assertiveness etc...)
Saw endocrinologist, urologist, MRI brain, full lab panel/full workup otherwise was negative. Thyroid, cortisol, GH, DHE were all in normal range. Not obese, no medical problems.
Started HCG mono 10 mos ago with a noticeable but partial response as far as symptoms are concerned. T came up to ~550 on 500units EOD. Thinking I just need to optimize my dose based on labs/symptoms, I've finally tweaked my HCG mono dose up to where my labs are looking decent (Total T 849, Sensitive E 48), current dose is a whopping 1000u Pregnyl EOD. I do feel somewhat better now with higher HCG doses.
Still my symptoms are only about 50% improved with my T over 800 (maybe 70% improved on a rare good day). Libido still suffers. I tried an AI (Arimidex) and after 3 doses of 0.25 twice a week I felt absolutely horrible (typical low E symptoms), of course I stopped taking it, so I dont think high E is my problem.
Finally my main question:
Is there a marked difference between how you feel on testosterone injections (plus HCG) vs HCG mono even with a good laboratory response to HCG? Many have hinted at it, but cant find firm answers on this.
I wonder if anyone has switched from HCG mono over to TRT and have felt much better even with similar testosterone values.
Any help/advise is greatly appreciated.
I have been through most of the stickies and the forum posts regarding this subject but still cant find any definitive answers for my question.
38 years old, low T symptoms for 3 years, diagnosed last year (total T 330 and recheck T 347 after starting lifestyle modification like exercise, diet, sleep hygiene etc). Typical low T symptoms (overall felt weak, low libido, soft erections, depression, brain fog, tired all day, low motivation, couch potato, low assertiveness etc...)
Saw endocrinologist, urologist, MRI brain, full lab panel/full workup otherwise was negative. Thyroid, cortisol, GH, DHE were all in normal range. Not obese, no medical problems.
Started HCG mono 10 mos ago with a noticeable but partial response as far as symptoms are concerned. T came up to ~550 on 500units EOD. Thinking I just need to optimize my dose based on labs/symptoms, I've finally tweaked my HCG mono dose up to where my labs are looking decent (Total T 849, Sensitive E 48), current dose is a whopping 1000u Pregnyl EOD. I do feel somewhat better now with higher HCG doses.
Still my symptoms are only about 50% improved with my T over 800 (maybe 70% improved on a rare good day). Libido still suffers. I tried an AI (Arimidex) and after 3 doses of 0.25 twice a week I felt absolutely horrible (typical low E symptoms), of course I stopped taking it, so I dont think high E is my problem.
Finally my main question:
Is there a marked difference between how you feel on testosterone injections (plus HCG) vs HCG mono even with a good laboratory response to HCG? Many have hinted at it, but cant find firm answers on this.
I wonder if anyone has switched from HCG mono over to TRT and have felt much better even with similar testosterone values.
Any help/advise is greatly appreciated.
