question from a user
Why can’t you stay on HCG long term?
AlphaMD's Answer
It is generally more of a concern about cost more than anything for the average American. When taking HCG with Testosterone, it is not adding much in way of benefits that Testosterone itself isn't providing. Depending on the source and the amount of up-charge involved this can double the cost of treatment for many.
We favor only dosing patients with what they need, not over-prescribing. We also tend to only charge at-pharmacy costs to a patient for HCG add-ons, but that is very very rare in digital TRT. Even at that price point you're still looking at $50-65 more a month. I'm sure it would be significantly more with every other company.
Anecdotally, there is some evidence of diminished effect of hCG with prolonged use, meaning you need higher and higher doses over time. This can be avoided by taking a “drug holiday”, where you take a month off and then restart.
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