HCG & Libido

[GoinPlatinum]

Would Human Chorionic Gonadotropin (HCG) have any effect on my libido? I haven't taken it since I got it and I'm into my 3rd week of testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) (Was @ 200MG e5d, going to try cashouts method of 50MG M/W/F)

My morning wood has come back, but i'm completely numb down there if that makes any sense. No great sensation when having an orgasm. Does adding Human Chorionic Gonadotropin (HCG) do anything else for me in that field?

 

[Misc]

It increases libido for me but i havent taken it in a few weeks and im still fine down there. it was just giving me a slight boost.

 

[newtohrt]

HRT has not helped my Libido at all...

I have been on HRT for months now (last 2 on the Maximus conservative protocol) and my libido is unchanged - that is to say very low overall.

It does not seem to change for me with, or without HCG, and with my E2 in the 30s or as low as 11 - still nothing besides some "night wood" that dissapears by morning.

Good luck man....

 

[mylesmg]

I have been on Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) for months now (last 2 on the Maximus conservative protocol) and my libido is unchanged - that is to say very low overall.

It does not seem to change for me with, or without HCG, and with my E2 in the 30s or as low as 11 - still nothing besides some "night wood" that dissapears by morning.

Good luck man....

Oh, you just wait. I thought the same thing. It took me about 2 months of slow increase, but then I felt like a teenager again. From NONE, to a total horndog. Give it time. If your levels are good, your libido will come around.

This, of course, doesn't factor in any emotional concerns or affects.

 

[newtohrt]

Still Waiting...

I have been on Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) since last December and I am still waiting for some libido, some gains in the gym and some fat loss. It feels like I am pinning saline in all honesty. I should have blood work to post on Monday, but in the past it did not matter if my Estrogen was at 29 or 11, if I was using HCG or not, or pinning test at 50mg E3D, 100mg E3D or 150mg E3D. I don't have any acne, no sore nipples...no sore joints...

...Just hoping for something to happen at this point...

 

[GoinPlatinum]

I have been on Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) since last December and I am still waiting for some libido, some gains in the gym and some fat loss. It feels like I am pinning saline in all honesty. I should have blood work to post on Monday, but in the past it did not matter if my Estrogen was at 29 or 11, if I was using HCG or not, or pinning test at 50mg E3D, 100mg E3D or 150mg E3D. I don't have any acne, no sore nipples...no sore joints...

...Just hoping for something to happen at this point...

Newtohrt,

I saw your previous post of your stats...

Did you cut down your Adex usage? I saw your e2 levels were last at 11. Have your moods gotten noticeably better @ all?

 

[newtohrt]

Stopped A-Dex 2 weeks ago

I did quit the A-dex entirely a little over two weeks ago and had blood drawn Friday. the lab said I may get the results later today or hopefully tomorow at the latest. I'll post the results as soon as I have them.

What is weird (to me, anyway) is that I never feel any different regardless of how much Test I use, if I use HCG or not... other than as I mentioned in a previous post, I have a little more energy, mental clarity and confidence. Its a very subtle difference.

However, I seem unable to make any gains in the gym, loose any weight or have any useful change in libido. On a blood draw that I had a few months back my thyroid elevels were fine as well...its weird...I mean, I don't feel "bad"...but I sure do not feel the big change for the better that a lot of guys get. Maybe its becuase of my age...I will be 48 in a few months.

 

[GoinPlatinum]

Are you on any SSRI meds or any other medication at all?

Also, have you had your Vitamin D levels looked at?

 

[newtohrt]

No SSRIs, and Vitamin D is good

I am not on any SSRIs, or any prescription medication at all other than Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT). My total Vitamin D level on my last test was 44.

I have never smoked and I don't drink much. Maybe a single glass of wine with dinner 3-4 nights a week and a beer or two on the weekends at most.

I am not depressed at all, just maybe getting a little frustrated with Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) at this point

 

[ttjbt32]

Thought I would join this thread as I have had similar results lately.

In the past when on testosterone replacement therapy (TRT), in the first week or so I saw a major improvement in my libdo and erections. I mean really really awesome improvement. Generally after a few months, I lose all that, not really sure why, but initially, it is awesome.

This time however, after starting back, I am getting nothing at all ... some minor morning wood. Since at a loss why I am not getting the improvement I normally get from HCG/Test in early stages of TRT.

 

[GoinPlatinum]

I can get an erection now... But I don't feel a damn thing when I beat off or have sex. I still have that "numbness" so to speak. My E2 was at 45 last week so I'm hoping lowering it will get me to normal.

 

[IMT staff]

I can get an erection now... But I don't feel a damn thing when I beat off or have sex. I still have that "numbness" so to speak. My E2 was at 45 last week so I'm hoping lowering it will get me to normal.

Have you checked your prolactin? It is possible that high E2 is affecting it.

After we have sex prolactin goes up, thats why we get tired and maybe be less interested. Even if we seem to still be interested it could take a long time to finish the job and the second is never as good as the first

If your having these symptoms more often then just after intercourse, then that could be your issue.

 

[GoinPlatinum]

Have you checked your prolactin? It is possible that high E2 is affecting it.

After we have sex prolactin goes up, thats why we get tired and maybe be less interested. Even if we seem to still be interested it could take a long time to finish the job and the second is never as good as the first

If your having these symptoms more often then just after intercourse, then that could be your issue.

Got my prolactin checked 4 weeks ago:

PROLACTIN 13.6 3.7-17.9 NG/ML

Is that good or bad?

 

[-TC-]

I can get an erection now... But I don't feel a damn thing when I beat off or have sex. I still have that "numbness" so to speak. My E2 was at 45 last week so I'm hoping lowering it will get me to normal.

Hey man, I dont feel much either from sex, do you have any other posts where you talk about it or solutions? Or heard anything about it?

 

[IMT staff]

Got my prolactin checked 4 weeks ago:

PROLACTIN 13.6 3.7-17.9 NG/ML

Is that good or bad?

I can not comment on wether that is good or bad for you since I am not a MD.

I can say that some people I manage have had success with it based on similar symptoms.