I always always always recommend HCG during cycle and ramp it up during PCT.

During cycle it's like nearly free gear. It's cheap and kicks on your natural production. Look at your before numbers, they were just under 400. You were using 450/week which shut down your natural production to zero.

Now this math probably does not work out 100%, but let's say the HCG keeps your boys kicking at even 50%. You could pin 300/week, plus HCG, and your natural production should be higher, so you are close to that same 450/week you were pinning.

Probably more than 50%, really. Then during PCT you ramp up the amount of HCG and then start your Nova/Clomid treatment like mentioned above. Boom, recovery!