HCG + TRT – My Take After Reading the Latest Review

Posted by greg208 in Research & News - 1 points, 0 comments.

I just finished a review on the use of HCG to keep testicular function intact while on testosterone replacement – the link is /peptides/hcg. The paper pulls together data from a handful of small studies and patient reports that suggest HCG can preserve intratesticular testosterone and keep testicles from shrinking, which is a big deal for men who want to stay fertile or avoid the “shrinking” side‑effect of long‑term TRT. For me, after going off duty I started TRT and felt the typical drops in energy and libido.

Adding HCG at 500–1000 IU twice a week helped keep my testicular size steady, and I noticed a mild uptick in mood and a steadier testosterone rhythm. I’ve never seen the dramatic “sex drive super‑boost” that some hype suggests – just a steadier baseline, which is probably best for most people. The big question is timing and dose: do you start HCG right away or wait a few weeks?

Also, how do you balance the estradiol risk? What’s your experience?

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