I've used HCG during a cycle and post-cycle... for me, using it during a cycle did FUCK ALL. I've used it several times post-cycle(at dosages of 5000IU/EW and 2500IU/E5D)with amazing results. I use it concurrently with Nolva and look ready for the stage... when I'm post-fucking-cycle!!!
Also, I don't believe in this 'micro-dosing' of HCG in daily 500IU injections. I'll do it once a week or once every 5 days in large doses. Why???
1.) I have great results using that method.
2.) If it was meant to be administered at 500IU... it would be available in those doses, its not. Every damn HCG vial I ever come accross is dosed either 2500IU/mL or 5000IU/mL.
3.) If you ever read an Endocrinology text, look at how they suggest Hypogonadism should be treated... its NOT with small ED doses of HCG.