Hcg

[MyteeJ]

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

[2Sox]

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?

[MyteeJ]

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.

[ScotchGuard02]

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

[MyteeJ]

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.

[2Sox]

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?

[MyteeJ]

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.

[kelkel]

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.

[MyteeJ]

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

J