When it comes to preserving testicular function, testicular size and fertility during a cycle (or during TRT), HCG is always the first peptide hormone to be suggested.
It’s usefulness is unquestionable since the vast majority of men who implement it are able to prevent/reverse testicular atrophy and a reduction in spermatogenesis, but there are situations in which HCG is simply not strong enough.
Some men are unable to restore their fertility after blasting and cruising on all kinds of gear and no HCG for years or even decades. HCG may not work for men in this situation, and that’s when HMG comes into play.
HCG (Human Chorionic Gonadotropin aka Pregnyl) is a peptide hormone primarily found in the urine of pregnant women (although men also produce it in the pituitary gland) which acts as an analogue of LH (Luteinizing Hormone).
LH is the hormone that’s responsible for stimulating Testosterone production, which at the same time supports sperm production. Therefore, by using HCG, men are able to replace their natural LH (which is shut down by Steroids) and get their testicles to start working again.
HMG (Human Menopausal Gonadotropin) is a mixture of gonadotropins (peptide hormones) found in the urine of postmenopausal women. Unlike HCG, which simply acts as an analogue of LH, HMG contains both LH and FSH.
Even though LH is enough to stimulate sperm production through an increase in Testosterone production, FSH (Follicle-Stimulating Hormone) is the true promoter of spermatogenesis and fertility. Therefore, HMG is much more effective at restoring fertility in seriously compromised men than HCG.
You should aim to never have to use HMG. How? By using HCG as a preventive measure to ensure that you never find yourself so heavily suppressed and sterilized that you need HMG.
If you don’t care about fertility, you can forget this post. However, if you are on TRT or you are blasting and cruising sterods and you want to remain fertile to hopefully have kids one day, you should be using around 1000iu of HCG every week (500iu every 3 days will do).
Doing this will ensure that your testicles always remain active, and it will preserve your fertility while making it easier to do a successful PCT if you wish to come off completely. The only thing worth noting is that using HCG with TRT and/or a blast will increase your estradiol levels, so keep that in mind and decrease your Testosterone dose or use an AI (if strictly necessary) to keep estradiol under control.
If you have been on TRT or blasting & cruising for years and you haven’t been using HCG all this time, chances are your fertility will be seriously low. If you find yourself in this situation and you want to reactivate your testicles and become fertile again, you can try using HCG at 500iu every other day along with Enclomiphene at 12.5mg/day for 6 weeks and get a fertility test by the end to see if it has improved.
If this doesn’t work, do the same protocol but use 75iu of HMG twice a week with the same amount of Enclomiphene instead of using the HCG. (NOTE: HMG is very expensive!)
In any case, this information is for educational purposes only and it should not be seen as medical advice. If you struggle with fertility, get professional help.
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