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libertycoach
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Date Joined Aug 2007
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Posted 10/5/2009 8:58 AM (GMT -5)

Started HRT treatment after I was diagnosed with "varicocele induced hypogonadism". Elected for surgery to repair but after months my hormone panel was still very low. Been on HRT from my physician for 2 years using the following protocol:
200 mg test weekly
HCG 300 IU 2 x week
HgH 2 IU 5 x week
T3 50 mcg daily

When I first began this protocol I felt great. Increase in well-being. lower body fat, improved mood, increase in strength. I am 45 yrs of age. I exercise regularly and eat healthy and live a very clean lifestyle. Recently I am noticing that I am having a decrease in energy, low libido, trouble sleeping and having some mild depression.

Yes I know I should have my blood work done again but wanted to get some feedback on persons who have been on HRT for the long term and what they did to continue getting good results. Is it possible that I have blown out my receptors?

Bravo 6
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Date Joined Apr 2007
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Posted 10/23/2009 1:55 PM (GMT -5)

That's a dilema for sure. Just imho the HCG seems a bit high for 200 mg of test C per week. Go back to the doc and see what he says.

lwb357
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Date Joined Mar 2007
Total Posts : 10

Posted 11/3/2009 9:51 AM (GMT -5)

Sounds like your estrogen levels are too high. You will have to get blood work to verify.

XXY4U
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Date Joined Nov 2009
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Posted 11/7/2009 11:28 AM (GMT -5)

I'm new here but perhaps you can shed light on why you are taking 200 of test a week AND taking HcG and HgH? Wouldn't the test suppress the feedback loop of LH, as HcG would increase LH and T in the absence of supplemental T, especially now after 2 years? Have you given your testes a chance to recover after surgery?

ggg
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Date Joined Nov 2009
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Posted 11/13/2009 10:19 AM (GMT -5)

I had the same problem and by researching adrenal fatigue, hypothyroid, depression, etc... I found an excellent doctor on the website "thedefinitivemind.com" Dr. R. Mariano, who helped me. Most doctors do not know about nor treat adrenal fatigue, and I would like you to know that it is something you should look into

At your age (which I am 46 yrs old) and had the same problems, you may just have an underactive thyroid and your adrenal glands are fatigued. I have learned that just by treating one hormone deficiency, may help for awhile, but if one type of hormone is needed, then your body and mind may very likely need supplementation with other hormones such as thyroid and/or DHEA, cortisol. good luck.

Blue Eyes
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Date Joined Nov 2006
Total Posts : 256

Posted 11/16/2009 9:31 AM (GMT -5)

In my opinion 200 mg per week is way too high...the half life of most legal test is 14 days ... do the math...50 mg every 2 weeks will restore your levels without aromatization therapy meds....just go on/off every 8 weeks at low levels.

Blue Eyes

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