LAWNSAVER said:
Although this HCG program works most of the time, why not prevent the atrophy from happening??
Taking small doses throughout the cycle will prevent the problem.
I also dont understand why the clomid/N-dex during the HCG??
HCG is suppressive and will render the clomid useless, well maybe it will work to lower estrogen.
The prevention will allow your PCT to only focus on the HPTA and no the testicles.
Well until recently I was also un(der)educated in this matter.
As I have learned from Jenetic;
AND I QUOTE:
HCG is to synthetic testosterone as Clomid and Nolvadex are to tribulus.
The action of HCG is identical to that of pituitary LH. This takes place independantly and is not affected by exogenous hormones and/or preexisting HPTA suppression. Therefore, it directly causes a dramatic increase in endogenous testosterone production, spermatogenesis and testicular volume. Obviously, the impact is strong enough considering HCG usage is commonly associated with the developement of gynecomastia.
Both Clomid and Nolvadex increase pituitary LH secretion in secondary manner by blocking estrogen negative feedback on the HPTA. On average, this is not strong enough by itself to counteract the severe imbalance in the androgen:estrogen ratio that is encountered post cycle.
Regardless, endogenous LH secretion increases as the hormones diminish from your system. The primary goal during the first three weeks of PCT is to quickly restore testicular volume. Also, the dramatic increase in testosterone production is necessary to avoid and/or minimize the "crash" effect. It's not meant to be used as a long term solution. As previously mentioned, both Nolvadex and Clomid increase pituitary LH secretion by blocking estrogen negative feedback on the HTPA. Therefore, SERMs are used during PCT as an anti estrogen and to continue the stimulation of pituitary LH after HCG has been discontinued
1,000 IU's HCG 3x/wk (mon/wed/fri) in combination with 20 mgs Nolvadex ED for a total of 3 weeks. Continue with 20 mgs Nolvadex ED for an additional
2-3 weeks. During heavy or prolonged cycles, you may increase the HCG dosage to 1,500 IU's if necessary and incorporate 50-100 mgs Clomid ED for the first 3 weeks in combination with both HCG and Nolvadex. Continue with 50 mgs Clomid ED for an additional 2-3 weeks in combination with Nolvadex. Finally, perform blood work to evaluate your recovery. Many people claim to be recovered and then find out the hard way later on.
Forget about one being better than the other. They are all different and have their place during PCT.
Don't give me credit for this (However I'll take the Karma for the leg work) this is all from Jenetic's Big Brain