question from a user
How does one start taking HCG with TRT? I want to try testosterone only initially and see how my body responds to it, then when I think I'm maintaining a stable level without any sides, add HCG. Would I have to lower the T that I would be on after adding HCG as the testes will begin to produce their own testosterone with HCG? If yes, by how much? Is there any data on how much less T you need to take once starting HCG?
AlphaMD's Answer
You would not need to adjust your Testosterone dose when adding HCG generally. HCG/Clomid increase your natural production. On Testosterone your natural production will still be suppressed even with those, but they help maintain fertility / cosmetic size. Since you are likely getting on TRT due to low Testosterone production, the HCG boosts only your low natural production, and it is still lowered by taking Testosterone - the change with HCG will be minimal.
It's easier to think of it like this: A 20% increase of a small number is still a small number. The only time this might not be the case is if you have relative hypogonadism.
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