hCG and Pregnenolone; What you should know.

[asiandudexxx]

What is an HCG challenge test???

Your testicles have so many receptors on the leydig cells so over dosing isn't going to do anything but drive up E2 which is the last thing you want.

With HCG it's better for lower doses more frequently.

Ideally, something like 100 iu ED would be perfect IMO.

I just spoke with him and he said it is to evalute my leydig cell function, see the degree and speed of my aromatization, and have a more specific diagnosis. This dosage would only last a month followed up by bloodwork to see where my numbers are at. I have that faith he knows what he's doing so I'm gonna stick with his prescribed treatment.

I guess at this point I'm just wondering what I can expect as far as sides at that dosage for that short duration.

[steroid.com 1]

I just spoke with him and he said it is to evalute my leydig cell function, see the degree and speed of my aromatization, and have a more specific diagnosis. This dosage would only last a month followed up by bloodwork to see where my numbers are at. I have that faith he knows what he's doing so I'm gonna stick with his prescribed treatment.

I guess at this point I'm just wondering what I can expect as far as sides at that dosage for that short duration.

He's using you like a lab rat.

Wants to see how you respond to high dosages of HCG:

1. It's effect on Testosterone serum levels
2. It's effect on E2
3. Testicular function

You can do this but I don't see the point, these effects are well documented.

Depending upon how you respond (we're all different) you can expect elevated E2 and all the negative sides that come with that.

[asiandudexxx]

He's using you like a lab rat.

Wants to see how you respond to high dosages of HCG:

1. It's effect on Testosterone serum levels
2. It's effect on E2
3. Testicular function

You can do this but I don't see the point, these effects are well documented.

Depending upon how you respond (we're all different) you can expect elevated E2 and all the negative sides that come with that.

In a way yes, but it seems like a necessary evil in order to get a better diagnosis and figure out an optimal treatment for me. He told me that if hCG became part of my long term treatment he would definitely lower the does and provide an AI if necessary.

I feel like a dummy because I didn't realize that "hCG stimulation test" is what it is most commonly called and am getting much more google hits now. It is a diagnostic test that is considered the "gold standard" in evaluating leydig cell function and also rules out other possible co-morbidities. Some studies and treatments used up to 5000 IU a day(!), which is considered the norm. I found some literature and posts from doctors on other forums but don't think I'm allowed to post it up.