HCG dosage and timing...

[MADBALL99]

What's the logic behind all the different timing and dosing of HCG ?? We hear taking it every day, every other day, every 3rd, 4th, or 5th day....I mean what's the logic or science behind all the different timings ?? Shouldn't HCG timing mimic the bodies natural pulsing of LH. What is that exactly ? Where do all you guys get the timing from ? Articles, studies, friends at the gym ??

What about the dosing ? I hear to take it easy to prevent desensitizing the testes. With this you hear anywhere from 100 units to 250 units to play it safe. ...Other say anywhere from 500 to 2500 units at a time...Isn't that a bit much ?


What about the length of time ? I hear 2 clinics suggest 10 days....other say 3-5 weeks....Where does all this come from and who's right ? Help me here guys...Anyone have any hard info here ?

 

[italianpumped]

I was recommended 1000 iu 3x a week for 3 weeks. Now from another forum, I was informed not to go above 500 iu. HCG lasts for 4-5 days from what I hear, so the dosing is every 4 or 5 days.

 

[MADBALL99]

Would 200 units every 4-5 days be enough to start out with ?

 

[ElMatador]

it depends on your cycle,but you should go with 1,500IU each 3rd or 4th day (for your PCT),also PCT should last about 3 weeks

 

[bigtasty25]

for PCT in general youll need more, as the last post stated...read up on that as it related to PCT....for general use and for keeping your nuts normal sized by keeping LH levels at a reasonable/safe level, 200iu eod is what I do (playing it safe is best)...ive been on for almost 6 months now straight and my nuts are normal sized. for pct higher hcg is recommended for 2-3 weeks, and maybe with some tribulus, and zma/arginine/ornithine/glutamine be4 bed and in morning on empty stomach (if not on gh, this helps to maximize gh levels).

 

[EXF]

Paul Borreson (former Brittish steroid guru) suggested no more than 1000 iu (split into shots of 200 iu throughout the day) every 3rd day for 18 days.

 

[njmuscleguy]

I wish we had a more unified approach to PCT... too many variables.. I'm still trying to figure out which regimen works best for me... most agree that HCG + Nolvadex should be a staple (an AI should be thrown in there as well... maybe clomid if running a long or heavy cycle)... but as far as timing, duration, daily dosages.... who knows?

I've tried 1500iu HCG 3x's week for 3 weeks (waited 2 weeks after last shot)
Nolvadex 20mg ED for 6 weeks
This seemed to work "ok"

I've tried 1500iu HCG 3x's week for 3 weeks (waited 1 week after last shot)
Nolvadex 20mg ED for 6 weeks
Didn't work at all...started PCT too soon! Had to run a second PCT

The PCT I did the 2nd time around was 20 days of HCG at 500iu ED
+ Nolva 20mg/day + clomid 50mg/day + AI
This seemed to work nicely, so I'll try it again next time around and see if I can duplicate the good results

 

[Ulter]

I just tell people what my endocrinologist wrote on my script.
1000iu/day for ten days.

Start the week after your cycle. Then use clomid when you're done.

 

[njmuscleguy]

I just tell people what my endocrinologist wrote on my script.
1000iu/day for ten days.

Start the week after your cycle. Then use clomid when you're done.

that's fine and dandy Ulter... I mean, we're inclined to follow advice more from someone like you than most others... the only thing is.... how many posts have we read on here from people relating what their endocrinologists told them, some pretty off-the-wall stuff? No offense, but I wouldn't necessarily trust a doctor readily, any doctor, just because they have some medical background.... now if that doctor had first-hand experience with AAS, that might be a different story *grin*

 

[Outtlaw]

There's not really a right or wrong way to run hcg. Everyone has a different view and approach to it.