HRT Question

[bbray]

Hey guys, I'm new on Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT). My testosterone level was 183. I'm 5'11", 190 lbs, and 32 years old. It was also found that I had a thyroid problem.

My treatment is(repeat every week):
Day 1 & 2 = 500 IU HCG
Day 3 160mg testosterone cypionate
DHEA 50mg 1/day
Armour Thyroid 1/day

Well I had two questions. First, the test cypionate came in a little bottle(from compound pharmacy) and had on the label CMP 200mg TEST Zinc 2mg. I looked at the script the doctor wrote and it said 200mg Test cyp + 2mg zinc. Has anyone every heard of this? Some friends of mine that have uses test before said that they hadn't.

Second question. A couple of guys I know are on Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT). They are taking 200 mg/wk test cyp and estrogen blocker and that is all. I am getting 160mg/wk plus the 2xHCG. How will the HCG affect my test levels? Will it make them go up or just keep my nuts from atrophying? Also, any idea what this combo will put my overall t level at such as the day after I take the test shot?

Thanks

 

[MoparMuscle]

I think 1000Iu a week of Hcg is a lot for HRT,, more like a restart protocol.... More typical would be 250-500Iu once a week....

What's E2 look like, I see your not on an Aromatase inhibitor (AI) yet

Zinc:

Zinc, Testosterone and Men's Health

***** Zinc is necessary to maintain normal serum testosterone. Inadequate zinc levels prevent the pituitary gland from releasing luteinizing and follicle stimulating hormones, which stimulate testosterone production.

***** Zinc also inhibits the aromatase enzyme that converts testosterone into excess estrogen. The testosterone to estrogen ratio in men declines with aging from a high of about 50:1 to half of that, or even a low of 10:1. Higher estrogen activity results in increasd risk of heart disease, weight gain, and obesity.

***** One reason for the progressive weight gain with age is that fat cells contain aromatase. More fat cells mean more estrogen which means more fat deposition.

***** This is further aggravated by alcohol consumption, which lowers zinc and increases estrogen, and so magnifies the problem.

***** In addition to the impact on hormone levels, zinc also has been proven to help the body produce healthier sperm by increasing sperm count and motility. A USDA study found that semen volume dropped 30 percent when zinc intake was low. Research published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition found that male volunteers who consumed low amounts of zinc exhibited decreased semen volumes and serum testosterone concentrations.

***** Zinc deficiency has been found to have a severe impact on the male prostate gland. Zinc deficiency predisposes the prostate to infection (prostatis) which may lead to enlargement of the prostate gland (prostatic hypertrophy).

Sounds like a positive addition

 

[tuscans]

Hcg dosage

Typically for Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) what dosage is a good starting point and how do you best monitor what is the best dosage, how you feel, blood tests?

 

[bbray]

As for the Aromatase inhibitor (AI) my doc said my estradiol was 18 and he wanted to get it to mid 20's and said he didn't want to give Aromatase inhibitor (AI) until that comes up and then he would. My next BW is 3 months but he said if I notice water retention or puffiness or tenderness around nipple then he would go ahead and give the AI.

 

[CHIP WADOWSKI]

I think 1000Iu a week of Hcg is a lot for HRT,, more like a restart protocol.... More typical would be 250-500Iu once a week....

What's E2 look like, I see your not on an Aromatase inhibitor (AI) yet

Zinc:



Sounds like a positive addition

GOOD READ MOPARMUSCLE...

 

[bbray]

Oh, I see what you meant. Sorry, thought you were saying to go read something called Moparmuscle.

 

[CHIP WADOWSKI]

Moparmuscle?

Maybe I missed something...?

 

[Illtemper]

i guess the next question is how much zinc should be taken for said such effects to take place?? 2mg enough???

isnt zinc what peter north loads up on (no pun) before filming??

 

[Packgus]

before I was using Chip, my previous Dr was giving me Testosterone Cyp. 200mg/ml w/ 2mg zinc.

So the 2mg zinc was used. I dont know why he chose 2mg but I guess its another example for you to look at.