ColtSSBR
04-29-2010, 05:28 AM
Dr. Barrett and anyone else that can help,
I was prescribed HCG for low testosterone after having bloodwork done and several discussions about the issue with my doc. Obviously, there are other options beside HCG for TRT but I am planning on having children one day and did not want to screw that up.
Originally, my total free test was right at 300.
After three months on the HCG, my blood work shows the following:
Testosterone Total: 619 (250-1100)
Testosterone, Free: 1.93 (1.50-2.20)
Free Testosterone: 119.5 35.0-155.0
Estradiol: 54
DHEA: 353 (110-370)
TSH, 3rd gen: 1.99 (0.40-4.50)
T4, Free: 1.1 (0.8-1.8)
T3, Free: 352 (230-420)
Cortisol: 13.6 (am)
IGF-1 363 (95.0-275)
Stats:
34 years old
13-15% BF
5’ 9”
200Lbs
The doc recently added Anastrozole (Arimidex) 0.5 to lower the estrogen. My main concern is the dosages of the HCG, which are now ½ ML (1000IU) every day. The Arimidex is also taken once a day as well. Now, I have been told that this is a normal dosage amount when one if first prescribed HCG for low testosterone but I’m going on the 4th month now at that amount. I have also been told that this dosage is way too much and will cause me problems down the road, even reproductive issue which I’m totally trying to avoid. On top of all this, I was just recently informed that I could in fact use a combination of testosterone and HCG with less potential for issues than HCG alone.
I have discussed the high dosages of the HCG with my doc and he says to stay at that current dosage, which I question.
I’m pretty lost now and need some legit advice on where to go with this.
Thanks for any help.
I was prescribed HCG for low testosterone after having bloodwork done and several discussions about the issue with my doc. Obviously, there are other options beside HCG for TRT but I am planning on having children one day and did not want to screw that up.
Originally, my total free test was right at 300.
After three months on the HCG, my blood work shows the following:
Testosterone Total: 619 (250-1100)
Testosterone, Free: 1.93 (1.50-2.20)
Free Testosterone: 119.5 35.0-155.0
Estradiol: 54
DHEA: 353 (110-370)
TSH, 3rd gen: 1.99 (0.40-4.50)
T4, Free: 1.1 (0.8-1.8)
T3, Free: 352 (230-420)
Cortisol: 13.6 (am)
IGF-1 363 (95.0-275)
Stats:
34 years old
13-15% BF
5’ 9”
200Lbs
The doc recently added Anastrozole (Arimidex) 0.5 to lower the estrogen. My main concern is the dosages of the HCG, which are now ½ ML (1000IU) every day. The Arimidex is also taken once a day as well. Now, I have been told that this is a normal dosage amount when one if first prescribed HCG for low testosterone but I’m going on the 4th month now at that amount. I have also been told that this dosage is way too much and will cause me problems down the road, even reproductive issue which I’m totally trying to avoid. On top of all this, I was just recently informed that I could in fact use a combination of testosterone and HCG with less potential for issues than HCG alone.
I have discussed the high dosages of the HCG with my doc and he says to stay at that current dosage, which I question.
I’m pretty lost now and need some legit advice on where to go with this.
Thanks for any help.