New here and need some advice on HCG
Hey everyone,
Long time lurker, first time poster..
Well, I'm 33 and am on Testosterone replacement therapy for about a year and a half now. I first started at one of those "Low T" clinics and was getting raped bc I don't know any better. I was paying $68 a week for ONE shot every TWO weeks, so I ran into an acupuncture lady that said she knew a "dr." Who will prescribe it so I can do self injections. I make the appointment, and the guy sits me on a table, checks my heart with a stethoscope, then hands me a spreadsheet with about 22 meds on it with a price list. The cost was their "complete men's health package" and was about $580 a month. I knew something was up when I walked in and saw that the guy was a PODIATRIST.. Yes, a FOOT DOCTOR.. Anyway, the testosterone and HCG was included in there, so I figured I'd do the first month to just get going on the test, and then source another place in the meantime.
Anyway, I found a GP doctor who prescribed me a NORMAL script of testosterone, but said he was not familiar with HCG so he wouldn't prescribe it. I figured since now I got the prior auth from the insurance, the test cypionate was affordable, and then I'd just get the HCG on my own.
A few months back, I was able to get the HCG from a good source, but even though the product is legit, (I did the preg and ovulation test) it's REALLY expensive for 5,000iu.
So, I was told to injection anywhere from 500-750 iu each time I do an injection which is once a week. Well, it's clearly not enough, as my boys are steadily shrinking. So, I get on here and I see people recommending 250-500iu every other day or 3 times a week. I've also noticed in medical journals that they recommend 750-1000iu two or 3x a week while on TRT to prevent testicular atrophy..
Here's the issue: that's like almost $80-100 a WEEK on HCG. Is there a better way to do this?
I'm only taking 200mg/ml test cup once per week.. Coming from people WITH experience on here, what dose of HCG have you guys used to repair your testes back to normal or at least prevent any further shrinking?
Thanks for all the help. I've also noticed that some manufacturers make 10,000 and 11,000 iu vials of HCG. Does anyone know of a source like that that is AFFORDABLE? I guess what I'm asking is, who has the BEST price on the HCG?
Thanks again all!
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my endo has me on 1500iu a week hcg with 200mg test Cyp for trt
I believe the starting point would be 250IU a week for maintainence, but since everyone's body and situation is different you can adjust it accordingly, i may or may not know someone that religiously dosed at 250-500 a week depending on their circumstances. Sources cannot be spoken about openly on the forums dude, come on.
Your on trt now so I really wouldn't bother with it. Are you just worried about the size of your nuts?
Hey @Makwa
Makwa the only reason I'm concerned is because I'm not "abusing" the medication, which I was told can accelerate the atrophy, if anything I'm barely using the "prescribed" amount. I'm told to use 200mg/ml once per week, and I'll do that, or sometimes once every 10 or 14 days, and I'll only fill the syringe up to about 85-90% of the dosage most of the time (.85-.9 ml). I figured if I were using the bare minimum AS WELL AS taking the HCG, I wouldn't experience atrophy at all, or maybe just a little, but it's definitely noticeable.
What is the consensus recommended dose while on TRT?
Thanks everyone
Zero. TRT is for life so really no point in using HCG unless there are some unknown health benefits that I am unaware of. My urologist doesn't have me on any nor has he ever mentioned it.