Yes use of hCG with testosterone may be the missing link when it comes to libido but even then this is not a given as libido is multifactorial.
Testosterone might not do as much for your libido as people think it does. Here's what this hormone does and doesn't do for your sex drive.
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As an expert on andrology and sexual dysfunctions, urologist Andrew Y. Sun, M.D., sees plenty of patients who’re struggling with low libido. And most are pretty sure they already know why: They must have low testosterone levels. Even if it turns out they don’t, “most of them still strongly believe that increasing their testosterone levels will improve their libido,” says Sun, who practices at Urology Partners of North Texas.
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Regarding testicular atrophy hCG would be the go to here!
Is there any data on what the minimal dosage of hcg is to keep 'the guys' working while on TRT?
I'm asking this because hcg seems to rise estrogen and I'd like to keep that to a minimum.
Also, I might want to have kids later but not exactly now, so I'm looking for a guideline for the minimal dose per week. Not to be super fertile right now but when I'd want to, I could in theory increase the dose.
If you are just starting TTh then in order to minimize/prevent testicular atrophy 1500 IU once weekly should suffice or better yet 500 IU twice-weekly.
The sweet spot would most...
When it comes to hCG protocols (dose/injection frequency) pay attention at 1:33:17-1:33:34 as Dr.Khera who is considered one of the top uros in the game breaks down the 3 scenarios when it comes to using hCG.
You may very well need a higher weekly dose to kick start the testes seeing as you have been on testosterone therapy for 2 decades!
Yes you can start out much lower but chances are you will end up needing a higher weekly dose to light the boys backup!
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Dr. Khera
1:31:42-1:34:36 (use of hCG 3 scenarios)
If that outdated 200 mg T/week protocol had been working for you all those years and you truly felt good overall (energy, mood, libido, erectile function and recovery) I would say stick with it with but chances are you will be far better off injecting 100 mg T week or better yet 50 mg T twice-weekly.
When it comes to T-therapy that outdated protocol 200 mg TC/TE every 2 weeks still being pushed by those clueless endos is far from optimal as it would have one being back to hypogonadal before their next injection due to the PKs.
Sure some men may still fare well on such but it is far from optimal not only due to the rollercoaster effect where T levels are sky-high off the hop only to be followed by much lower levels come day 10-14 which can easily have a negative impact on ones mood, energy, libido and erectile function let alone you will not be getting/taking advantage of the full anabolic benefits of T (increase muscle, strength, enhanced recovery).
Forget those old outdated stone-aged protocols of injecting every 2 let alone 3-4 weeks which are still, unfortunately, being prescribed by some doctors.
Most of these half-wit doctors are prescribing big pharma (Depo-Testosterone or Delatestryl) using a protocol (dose/injection frequency) based on the recommended dose listed in the Product Monograph (*50-400mg T/2-4 weeks).
Lack of understanding of the PKs.
Rollercoaster ride anyone!
Most men on TRT are injecting at least once weekly (100-200 mg T/week) and it is much more common to inject lower doses more frequently...
I have used them for years.
