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    Merry Christmas guys - Hope you all have a good Holiday with loved ones.

    I noticed that if I inject my dose of HCG once per week instead of twice I don't realize any difference.

    Current protocol is 1,000 U/ML, 500 Units twice per week.

    The only reason I have varied is because I have a lag getting this shipped from the pharm.

    Thanks in advance for replies.

    Cheers

    J

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    Quote Originally Posted by MyteeJ View Post
    Merry Christmas guys - Hope you all have a good Holiday with loved ones.

    I noticed that if I inject my dose of HCG once per week instead of twice I don't realize any difference.

    Current protocol is 1,000 U/ML, 500 Units twice per week.

    The only reason I have varied is because I have a lag getting this shipped from the pharm.

    Thanks in advance for replies.

    Cheers

    J
    Can you be more specific regarding above in bold print? Also, how long have you been injecting hCG?

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    Hey 2Sox -

    Been on the same TRT protocol for 1 year and ~2 months that includes the HCG protocol I listed.

    I realize there is shrinkage and other negative effects from exogenous Testosterone and hence our use of HCG. My observation mentioned above was as simple as I stated - if I inject HCG once a week it doesn't seem to have a negative impact. That said, I am not on a regular pattern of once a week dosage so I am not sure if that's why I haven't noticed a difference.

    I had a glimmer of hope that I may be able to reduce HCG dosage to save a few $$'s but I am not counting on it. I figured the pros on the board might have experience and input.

    Thanks for your reply.

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    Testicular shrinkage is natural with TRT. Is it causing physiological problems?

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    Short answer - no problems at all at the moment with shrinkage or negative effects from TRT.

    My overall TRT protocol is a good standard from what I have researched and that includes the HCG dosages.

    As I have read the experiences of others, I have observed that there are deviations or different ways to "dial" oneself in. In reference to my question, I was curious to see if anyone has reduced their HCG dosage without any negative consequences.

    I am at 140ml per week Test Cyp with an AI 2 x per week. BW has been coming back right where the doc wants it.

    Appreciate the input, feedback, questions.

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    Quote Originally Posted by MyteeJ View Post
    Hey 2Sox -

    Been on the same TRT protocol for 1 year and ~2 months that includes the HCG protocol I listed.

    I realize there is shrinkage and other negative effects from exogenous Testosterone and hence our use of HCG. My observation mentioned above was as simple as I stated - if I inject HCG once a week it doesn't seem to have a negative impact. That said, I am not on a regular pattern of once a week dosage so I am not sure if that's why I haven't noticed a difference.

    I had a glimmer of hope that I may be able to reduce HCG dosage to save a few $$'s but I am not counting on it. I figured the pros on the board might have experience and input.

    Thanks for your reply.
    Maybe it's me, but I don't understand your questions. Could you clarify?:

    Did you mean to state that if you inject once a week it doesn't seem to have a positive impact?

    Are you "not" on a pattern of once a week dosing? Or are you now on a pattern of once a week dosing?

    Did you notice an improvement with twice a week dosing? What type of hypogonadism have you been diagnosed with?

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    Quote Originally Posted by 2Sox View Post
    Maybe it's me, but I don't understand your questions. Could you clarify?:

    Did you mean to state that if you inject once a week it doesn't seem to have a positive impact?

    Are you "not" on a pattern of once a week dosing? Or are you now on a pattern of once a week dosing?

    Did you notice an improvement with twice a week dosing? What type of hypogonadism have you been diagnosed with?
    Sorry for the confusion

    Original statement:

    I noticed that if I inject my dose of HCG once per week instead of twice I don't realize any difference.

    Current protocol is 1,000 U/ML, 500 Units twice per week.

    Question - If I take half the recc dose (1 injection instead of 2), are there negative side effects and has anyone else reduced their dose of HCG within their own protocol?

    Bottom line - I personally can't tell the difference between one injection of HCG per week compared to two. That observation is sporadic though since I don't consistently take one, instead of two, injections per week.

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    You're not always going to "notice or feel" a difference but know that the subjective benefits of HCG are still there. Personally I'd reduce the dose to 250iu's and simply go M-W-F.
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    Quote Originally Posted by kelkel View Post
    You're not always going to "notice or feel" a difference but know that the subjective benefits of HCG are still there. Personally I'd reduce the dose to 250iu's and simply go M-W-F.
    Thanks for the advice Kel.

    I agree that you won't always notice effects and I know better than to take any drastic action regarding the protocol.


    Cheers

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