No noticeable changes after two weeks of HCG monotherapy - Am I impatient?

[HRTstudent]

it's been about 6 weeks right?

lets be frank here, HCG monotherapy doesn't work great for some people. it's really hit or miss actually. if I were in your shoes, I would give it 12 weeks (total) and evaluate how you feel compared to before you started and decide what to do then.

why exactly are you trying to avoid TRT/make it the last choice?

[Renholder]

it's been about 6 weeks right?

lets be frank here, HCG monotherapy doesn't work great for some people. it's really hit or miss actually. if I were in your shoes, I would give it 12 weeks (total) and evaluate how you feel compared to before you started and decide what to do then.

why exactly are you trying to avoid TRT/make it the last choice?

Well, HCG did raise my testosterone substantially, but I have a theory that the elevated E2 is what stops me from benefitting from it.

However, if you read the thread, you would also see that I injected my first shot of Nebido on the 25th of May, so I`m no longer avoiding TRT.

[Renholder]

I got back from the doctor right now and got a renewed prescription of Nebido, HCG and Cialis. I was prepared to persuade him to write me a prescription of Arimidex, but my E2 was half of what it was last time and back in range, so I did not even dare to ask. I probably don`t need it either.

Bloodwork looked pretty much the same, with testosterone being 1 point lower (not significant). I think my thyroid looks good, but I hope some of you can give me a pointer there. Cortisol was fairly high and actually marked of as significant with a comment from the lab, but my doctor did not want to do anything about it for now.

As for how I feel, I do not notice any significant improvements in any area. I have imagined my elevated E2 to be an issue, but it seems like that is not the case after all provided I can trust the new test (not a sensitive test). I am stronger in the gym lately, despite of being on a slight calorie deficit, so maybe something is happening.

I slept with a new girl this weekend, but my libido and EQ were not very good. That`s why I asked to get Cialis, which I intend on using 5 mg ED for one week and then EOD or 2,5 mg ED from there. Hopefully it will help with the EQ and from what I`ve read it can have AI effects as well.

Having read around about Nebido on this site, there are guys who don`t experience the benefits until months after their first shot, so I`m just going to stick with it and don`t spend too much time thinking about it from here. Next shot is due at 6th of July and from there I think I will inject with a 9-10 week interval.

I will post new blood work in the next post. Would appreciate some input, even if it`s only an uneducated guess.

Regards,

Renholder