After several cycles in my teens and twenties, I took 100mgs of DHEA for 2 years straight. My total test decreased to 181 and I was so tired and depressed that it affected every aspect of my life. I saw about ten different endocrinologists who told my I had hypogonadism (some said primary and some said secondary). All of these "doctors" told me the answer was to be on HRT for the rest of my life. My labs were as follows:
Total test: 181
Free test: 13 (yes 13)
LH: undetectable
FSH: undetectable
Estradiol: 35

Needless to say, I felt like I wanted to DIE...

I wasn't willing to accept this, so I took 500 i.u. of HCG daily with 20mgs Nolvadex for 3 weeks + 1000 iu Vitamin E.

I had blood work done again:
Total test: 187
Free test: 15
LH: 1.7
FSH: 2.3

Still unacceptable!!!

Basically at this point I gave up and a few weeks later came across an article about Vitamin D deficiency and hypogonadism. I had my levels checked and I was at 20 (extremely low). I started taking 8000 i.u. daily of Vitamin D3. Within 2 weeks, my sex drive started to return and I had a more positive outlook on life. After 6 weeks, I was feeling better than I had in a YEAR and I had more labs done. Here are the results:

31 yrs old- Quest Diagnostics
Total Test: 917 ng/ml
Free Test: 146 pg/ml
SHBG: 32
LH: 7.2
FSH: 2.9
Estradiol: 54
Vitamin D- 55

I feel 100 times better and the only thing that changed was the Vitamin D. I'm still not happy with the free test levels and my estradiol level and I'd appreciate feedback from anybody that has advice. SHBG, and Estradiol look high.

I posted this thread because I went through a year of HELL and began having some pretty dark thoughts about my life. I was so frustrated with all the info on PCT and I couldn't understand how DHEA could shut my system down the way it did. I wasn't on any gear for the last 2 years: only DHEA.

Anyways, my wife thinks its a miracle. I don't know what to think except I feel way better. Please respond with questions- hopefully this helps anyone who is looking for more info. Personally, I think the Vitamin D was the missing link.

I still need more info on bringing down SHBG and Estradiol so feel free to respond.

God Bless