
Originally Posted by
GotNoBlueMilk
Take it from a guy who is very sensative to E2, had puberty gyno, and has had to work to keep the gyno in check under HRT. Gyno sensativity is not limited to the nipple area alone. You can also get sensativity in other areas of the chest, and will develope hard nodules in those areas if it goes unchecked. My gyno symptoms start at 28 E2 blood levels.
For me, HCG did require more AI. My leydig cells are very responsive to LH and respond well to HCG. I would be willing to bet you had low baseline LH levels before you started HRT. If so, your leydig cells probably respond well to HCG too.
I understand your hesitation to add yet another chemical you are putting into your body; however, given the choice between HCG and no AI, I would go with the HCG option. In the long run you are much better off. I only do 100 IUs of HCG two times a week, and my boys are staying nice and plump (they had shriveled up a lot prior to starting HCG). A lower does of HCG may work for you, but if your boys are shrinking, it isn't enough. Consider taking GDevine's advice. Break your amount out from back to back days and do it twice a week or even 3 times a week.
When you decide to restart the HCG, try 100 mg 3 days a week. After a couple weeks if you have had no issues, maybe up that to 150 mg 3 days a week. After two more weeks, if no issues go to 200 mg 3 days a week. Top out at 250 mgs 3 days a week if that works ok for you. You need to do an amount that keeps the boys plump, or you aren't taking enough. If you end up having to do the AI, then that may just be what you have to do. HRT w/o HCG is not a good idea.