hCG, next steps

[TESTes123]

First, let me thank each of you who have helped me over the past year with my TRT journey. I started out with a clueless primary care physician who meant well by putting me on TRT, but honestly didn't know what he was doing. Through this board, I have learned a lot and since found an endocrinologist who seems much better suited to help me find success. Without your help, I wouldn't have known what to ask or do.

More good news: endo wants to find root cause of my low T and high prolactin, so I am having an ultrasound and a MRI done to see what may be causing levels. Again, happy to have a doc that is interested in my success.

I had BW done on 06/04/2015 which was day 7 of 10 of test cyp 0.5ml of 200mg/ml (no other scripts at the time of this BW):
• Total Testosterone
1269 (348 - 1197 ng/dL)
• Free Testosterone
24.6 (8.7 - 25.1 pg/mL)
• Estradiol
20.4 (7.6 - 42.6 pg/mL)
• Prolactin
25.1 (4.0 - 15.2 ng/mL)
• Cortisol
14.7 (2.3 - 19.4 ug/dL)
• CBC
can detail if you need it
• Comprehensive Metabolic Panel
can detail if you need it
• Lipid Panel
can detail if you need it

Before results came in, endo was concerned (as was I) about my growing man tits, so she gave me a script for Anastrazole 1mg/day. Since the results came back and showed my E was not high, I am not taking the med. Still not sure why my man tits are growing.

Once the results came in, endo was concerned about my high level of Prolactin, so she gave me a script for Cabergoline 0.25mg/week, which I just started taking this week.

The final concern, and one I have had since nearly the beginning of my TRT last year, is the constant discomfort of my testicles which have shrunk to nearly nothing and typically remain close to or inside my groin cavity. She called in a script for hCG , but my insurance denied it. She said many of her patients have that problem with insurance, so they seek hCG abroad.

I've read the message board rules, so I know I can't ask for direct links to sites that sell hCG. I don't know where to begin beyond a google search, as I am very nervous about non-pharma substances. However, like my endo, I do believe hCG is a vital part of my TRT. I don't want to do this blindly, and would like advice from you who have experience with reputable and reasonably priced sources.

Any advice or help you can give me without breaking message board rules?

[bigdil511]

I have a similar issue about hcg due to work and limits placed on me. If you do find something for legit hcg I'd be very interested as well because I'm at a loss as well. I just started trt so I'm not so concerned as I'm taking a starting dose of 80mg per week but long term id rather have hcg on hand.

[TESTes123]

I have a similar issue about hcg due to work and limits placed on me. If you do find something for legit hcg I'd be very interested as well because I'm at a loss as well. I just started trt so I'm not so concerned as I'm taking a starting dose of 80mg per week but long term id rather have hcg on hand.

I'm a year into my TRT, and really feel I need hCG to help round out my protocol.

[bigdil511]

Yah I'm with you everything I've read makes me feel like it should be part of my protocol. My dr is willing to give me but I have to report to work everything I do and they just won't approve of hcg as its only federally cleared for weight loss.

[Chauffeur]

Since you have a prescription for the hCG you could call around to some compounding pharmacies near you to do some price comparisons. There are also some compounding pharmacies that operate in other states that would be willing to fill your prescription and send it to you.

[APIs]

Google GoodRx. With a coupon from GoodRx you can purchase a 10,000 IU bottle of HCG for around $100 to $125. It will last 90+ days per bottle. Just have your Doc write the script...

[2Sox]

I get mine overseas for about $23/5000iu. No problem at all.

Actually the price went down. If you order 10 vials, it's $19/vial. Not bad.

[j2048b]

I get mine overseas for about $23/5000iu. No problem at all. Actually the price went down. If you order 10 vials, it's $19/vial. Not bad.

Thanks sox! Im gonna have to go that route myself!!

[Brett N]

I do same as 2Sox.

On another note - That script for 1mg anastrozole every day is an insane amount. I take 1/4mg per week. You will crash your e2 to nothing if you take that much. Just for reference, on cycle most members take 1/4mg every other day.

Just saying that so if you do decide to that you need to start taking it, that amount will drop your E2 in a drastic way.

[2Sox]

^^^Ditto.

[Metalject]

I'm curious to know if anyone's insurance actually covers HCG for TRT? Since it's not FDA approved for TRT I'd be surprised but just curious more than anything else.

That said, I'll be surprised if I ever mess with HCG again due to my E2 response because of it.