T and HCG Problems

[BBrock293]

A few months ago I was on T at 1ML (200MG/ML) weekly and Clomid. I felt really depressed and bloated and went for bloodwork and he said E was perfect, as well as total T. Not sure if he is measuring free T. He discontinued the Clomid and went for the HCG. I don't feel depressed anymore, just fat and stuck at this weight. Another reason we lowered the T dose was that I was on the HCG for about 6 weeks and the shrinkage was still there. I am now taking about .7ML weekly split into two doses.

[OingoBoingo]

A few months ago I was on T at 1ML (200MG/ML) weekly and Clomid. I felt really depressed and bloated and went for bloodwork and he said E was perfect, as well as total T. Not sure if he is measuring free T. He discontinued the Clomid and went for the HCG. I don't feel depressed anymore, just fat and stuck at this weight. Another reason we lowered the T dose was that I was on the HCG for about 6 weeks and the shrinkage was still there. I am now taking about .7ML weekly split into two doses.

There is a difference between Estrogen and Estradiol. It is very important you measure E2, and find out what the result and range are. If you have copies of your blood work, post them and we can help you. If you don't have copies, it's a good idea to get them.

Unfortunately, 0.7ml of hCG doesn't mean much because we don't know the concentration. We need to know how many IU that is.

If I were you, I would hold off pursuing hMG until you sort out the bloating, E2, and hCG dose issues. HCG stimulates the Leydig cells, which are responsible for Testosterone production. But there is some crosstalk between the Leydig cells and the Sertoli cells, which are responsible for making sperm.

[2Sox]

BBrock,
From my own personal experience, the time for a couple of conceiving a child is filled with so many emotions, it can be dizzying. Joy, tremendous love, and sometimes heartbreaking disappointment. Having gone through two miscarriages with my wife, I know this all too well. The best advice I can give you is to explore every avenue with your present doctor. Ask any question that comes into the minds of both you and your wife; any possible treatment options that you learn about here or elsewhere - ask about them and pursue them. If you feel it is beyond his/her skills to help you both, the next step of course would be a fertility expert. This is not by any means an area for self treatment. But you know this already. I sincerely wish you well.