Need help dialing in my HCG Mono!

[curryman]

Currently secondary hypo which was confirmed by Clomid as well as bloods. I started back on HCG Mono @ 500 IU twice a week with no AI about 8 weeks ago.
Previously, I was doing HCG mono at 500 IU twice a week WITH 0.5 mg arimidex twice a week. Bloods indicated an E2 of 7 (3-70). I was advised to STOP the AI completely and recheck bloods later for Total T and E2 levels.

Now, 8 weeks later, bloodwork shows a total T of 686 (350-1200) and E2 of 29 (3-70).
My main concern now is getting total T towards the higher-normal range and keeping E2 between 20 and 30 (baseline e2 of 25).

Should I add a 3RD injection of 500 IU HCG to boost the T up to around a 1000? Also, considering that my E2 did not skyrocket after 8 weeks, should I stick with a maintenence dose of 0.25 mg/week?

My protocol would be:

Mon- 500 IU hcg , 0.25 mg AI
wed-500 IU hcg
fri-500 IU hcg

Goal: Total T: 900-1000
E2: 20-25
Thanks!

[oscarjones]

Things look decent. Have you considered just going onto TRT?

Would like to see SHBG and free total testosterone , LH and FSH wouldn't hurt.

[Vettester]

Yes, I would stick with a maintenance dose of .25mg/wk. Run another E2 lab in 4 weeks if you can to see if it's sustained.

[curryman]

Okay, ill stick with 0.25mg/week to maintain. But as far as the HCG , should I add in an additional 500 IU shot in the week?

My guess is that it would allow total T to reach high-normal levels as well as maybe raise e2 a little, although my E2 lab result shows not much of a e2 jump after 8 weeks of no AI. Doesnt seem like Im a strong converter.

[Vettester]

No, I'd just leave it where it's at and shoot for that near 700 serum score. It should make it easier to achieve homeostasis and sustain overall balance by keeping things in a moderate range.