Re: Secondary Hypogonadism, FSH, Testicle Size & Sex

[Guest guest]

I have a couple of questions for you.

 

I haven't been on this list for quite a while but are you XXY, too?

 

It sounds like testicular size is the goal here, is that right? 

 

If you are a diagnosed secondary hypogonadism only, then achieving a larger

testicular size using these drugs, might be out of your reach due to your

diagnosis because in the absence of adequate LH/FSH from the beginning of

puberty and so forth, the testes have a decrease sensitivity to LH/FSH.

 

The use of hCG, a hormone only in the placenta of pregnant women has an interest

for use in bodybuilding circles because it can mimic the action of LH in the

body.  LH, secreted by the pituitary signals the testes to produce

testosterone.  If your testes have not grown while on hCG, then I would image

that you are not going to get much more growth no matter what you increase the

hCG to.  FSH does not increase the size of the testes significantly without

increased LH levels.  And if you are visually analyzing testes size, this is a

poor method of judging your actual testicular function, since testicular size is

not directly related to the ability of secrete testosterone.  This is because

the Leydig cells, which are the primary sites of testosterone secretion only

make up about 10% of the total testicular volume.

 

Also, using hCG can increase estradiol while raising the testosterone.  Arimidex

prevents the conversion of testosterone to estrogen, have you had your estrogen

checked lately?  Besides, if you block out estrogen all together, then you will

develop other problems as estrogen is needed in the male body for it to function

properly.

 

Without the use of this drugs, nothing will be permanent, since secondary

hypogonadism is pituitary failure, you will always need something that will

mimic the gonadotropins or simply take testosterone if the maintenance of

testosterone is what you are after.

 

If you want permanent testicular increases in size, then have you looked into

silicone injections of the testes?

 

Ron St. Aubyn

From: derick_trent <derick_trent@...>

Subject: Secondary Hypogonadism, FSH, Testicle Size & Sex

Date: Tuesday, February 17, 2009, 11:09 PM

I've had secondary hypogonadism my whole adult life (I'm 40 now) and

my FSH & LH have been non-existent in every blood test I've ever had

despite whether using testosterone gel or using HCG. Without any

medication at all, my natural total testosterone is 90. With therapy

(HCG), it's around 450 and probably a bit higher at the beginning

period of the shot.

My doctor and I decided over a year ago to switch me to HCG as I

wanted to produce testosterone myself, rather than relying on the gel.

My doctor told me my testicles would also increase in size, but that

has never happened. I've gone from smaller to somewhat larger doses

(4000/week) and it hasn't made a difference.

While my testosterone levels have been in the normal range since using

HCG, I have to admit that I would like to have normal testicle size as

well. I think I'll have to have some type of FSH therapy in order to

achieve that, but I believe only people who are trying to have

children go that route.

So, my questions are:

1) If I'm using only HCG to obtain a normal testosterone level, but

it isn't increasing my testicle size, what is the best therapy to

increase testicle size? I assume FSH. How is this done? If you

obtain normal size, then stop, do you retain size as long as you still

have a normal testosterone level? Or, does it require inconvenient

and/or expensive therapy for your life?

2. Do doctors only provide therapy to increase testicle size if you

want to have children? What about if you want it simply because you

want to be as normal as possible?

3. Other than simply having normal testicle size, is there any

benefit to achieving this? (e.g., sex is more satisfying, etc.)

Thanks

[Guest guest]

Thanks for your response, Ron.  I do not believe I am XXY which I believe would

make me primary hypo, rather than definitely secondary, which I am. 

 

I've been doing well solely on HCG, as far as keeping T levels up.  I agree and

do not believe that they will increase in size regardless of how much I'm

using.  I'm current dosing 2,000 units (or whatever they're called) 2x a week. 

My doctor had started me out on 3,000 2x a week, but I felt it was a bit much. 

Interestingly, if I even use only 500 units 2x a week, and use a single androgel

(2.5mg pack) a day, my T levels go to about 1,100 which is too high for me (I

get acne).

 

I read that if testes do not increase in size from the HCG, that FSH should do

the trick.  But, I'm not sure if that's something I can inject myself, or if

it's something I will always have to go to the doctor's office to get.  I don't

know how expensive it is either, but I have insurance, and the Androgel was a

bloody fortune for them, so I'm saving them a ton by just using HCG.  But, if

it's something that's not too expensive and I can do myself, then I don't mind

doing it long-term as I'm already doing the HCG.  But, if it's something that

once my testes are large enough from FSH, and I stop using it, but keep using

HCG, that they'll stay their normal size, then I definitely want to do it no

matter what.  If they shrink back without the FSH, then the jury is out on that

one.

 

Regarding silicone injections in the testes.....ouch...dunno if I would be

willing to do that.  Plus, I would think that silicone in the body potentially

isn't such a good thing (e.g., the problems women have had with their breast

implants, although that's a LOT more silicone).

 

The use of HCG has not impacted my estrogen levels at all.  I had them tested

and I'm totally normal and not even on the high side normal.  I assume this is

due to the same pituitary dysfunction that causes me to not produce a measurable

amount of FSH and LH.

 

Derick

From: derick_trent <derick_trent>

Subject: Secondary Hypogonadism, FSH, Testicle Size & Sex

Date: Tuesday, February 17, 2009, 11:09 PM

I've had secondary hypogonadism my whole adult life (I'm 40 now) and

my FSH & LH have been non-existent in every blood test I've ever had

despite whether using testosterone gel or using HCG. Without any

medication at all, my natural total testosterone is 90. With therapy

(HCG), it's around 450 and probably a bit higher at the beginning

period of the shot.

My doctor and I decided over a year ago to switch me to HCG as I

wanted to produce testosterone myself, rather than relying on the gel.

My doctor told me my testicles would also increase in size, but that

has never happened. I've gone from smaller to somewhat larger doses

(4000/week) and it hasn't made a difference.

While my testosterone levels have been in the normal range since using

HCG, I have to admit that I would like to have normal testicle size as

well. I think I'll have to have some type of FSH therapy in order to

achieve that, but I believe only people who are trying to have

children go that route.

So, my questions are:

1) If I'm using only HCG to obtain a normal testosterone level, but

it isn't increasing my testicle size, what is the best therapy to

increase testicle size? I assume FSH. How is this done? If you

obtain normal size, then stop, do you retain size as long as you still

have a normal testosterone level? Or, does it require inconvenient

and/or expensive therapy for your life?

2. Do doctors only provide therapy to increase testicle size if you

want to have children? What about if you want it simply because you

want to be as normal as possible?

3. Other than simply having normal testicle size, is there any

benefit to achieving this? (e.g., sex is more satisfying, etc.)

Thanks

[Guest guest]

Derick,

 

You know that the lawsuits about silicone implants was ruled the equivolent of a

scam.  Silicone was reinstituted by the FDA and other governing boards to be

used for prostheses and other implantable devices several years ago.  There are

individuals who have reactions to anything that is implanted, but the autoimmune

reactions that were linked to silicone have not been proven and there are

thousands of articles and research documents that state that.

 

The body building sites report that men with secondary hypogonadism who have

been deficient of LH and FSH for a period of time before diagnosis, FSH will not

restore testicular volume to a pre-diagnosis optimal state.  And if volume is

restored, it is not permanent.  It is the steady output from the pituitary of LH

and FSH that maintains size and function of the testes.  And size and function

of the testes doesn't always go hand in hand.

 

Ron

From: derick_trent <derick_trent>

Subject: Secondary Hypogonadism, FSH, Testicle Size & Sex

Date: Tuesday, February 17, 2009, 11:09 PM

I've had secondary hypogonadism my whole adult life (I'm 40 now) and

my FSH & LH have been non-existent in every blood test I've ever had

despite whether using testosterone gel or using HCG. Without any

medication at all, my natural total testosterone is 90. With therapy

(HCG), it's around 450 and probably a bit higher at the beginning

period of the shot.

My doctor and I decided over a year ago to switch me to HCG as I

wanted to produce testosterone myself, rather than relying on the gel.

My doctor told me my testicles would also increase in size, but that

has never happened. I've gone from smaller to somewhat larger doses

(4000/week) and it hasn't made a difference.

While my testosterone levels have been in the normal range since using

HCG, I have to admit that I would like to have normal testicle size as

well. I think I'll have to have some type of FSH therapy in order to

achieve that, but I believe only people who are trying to have

children go that route.

So, my questions are:

1) If I'm using only HCG to obtain a normal testosterone level, but

it isn't increasing my testicle size, what is the best therapy to

increase testicle size? I assume FSH. How is this done? If you

obtain normal size, then stop, do you retain size as long as you still

have a normal testosterone level? Or, does it require inconvenient

and/or expensive therapy for your life?

2. Do doctors only provide therapy to increase testicle size if you

want to have children? What about if you want it simply because you

want to be as normal as possible?

3. Other than simply having normal testicle size, is there any

benefit to achieving this? (e.g., sex is more satisfying, etc.)

Thanks

[Guest guest]

Thanks very much Ron, that's what I was looking for.  If I essentially would

have to be taking FSH for the rest of my life in order to maintain size...then

forget it.  It's just not worth it.  As far as the silicone thing.... we'll see,

lol.

Derick

From: derick_trent <derick_trent>

Subject: Secondary Hypogonadism, FSH, Testicle Size & Sex

Date: Tuesday, February 17, 2009, 11:09 PM

I've had secondary hypogonadism my whole adult life (I'm 40 now) and

my FSH & LH have been non-existent in every blood test I've ever had

despite whether using testosterone gel or using HCG. Without any

medication at all, my natural total testosterone is 90. With therapy

(HCG), it's around 450 and probably a bit higher at the beginning

period of the shot.

My doctor and I decided over a year ago to switch me to HCG as I

wanted to produce testosterone myself, rather than relying on the gel.

My doctor told me my testicles would also increase in size, but that

has never happened. I've gone from smaller to somewhat larger doses

(4000/week) and it hasn't made a difference.

While my testosterone levels have been in the normal range since using

HCG, I have to admit that I would like to have normal testicle size as

well. I think I'll have to have some type of FSH therapy in order to

achieve that, but I believe only people who are trying to have

children go that route.

So, my questions are:

1) If I'm using only HCG to obtain a normal testosterone level, but

it isn't increasing my testicle size, what is the best therapy to

increase testicle size? I assume FSH. How is this done? If you

obtain normal size, then stop, do you retain size as long as you still

have a normal testosterone level? Or, does it require inconvenient

and/or expensive therapy for your life?

2. Do doctors only provide therapy to increase testicle size if you

want to have children? What about if you want it simply because you

want to be as normal as possible?

3. Other than simply having normal testicle size, is there any

benefit to achieving this? (e.g., sex is more satisfying, etc.)

Thanks

[Guest guest]

..........and it was required for the masses to get it to have a

warning placed on the sides of cigarettes that they were dangerous.

Gee, seems painstakingly obvious that sucking in smoke " ain't a good

thang! "

Same as implants, as a petroleum based insert, regardless of bought

and paid for reports, it doesn't resonate as being the smart girl.

This is the same FDA that encourages bogus iron adds into almost all

of our food stuffs for the purpose of keeping the population trimmed

and controlled as they fleece us with the fallout of overloading all

of us with NON bioavailable iron (aka iron filings).

>

> From: derick_trent <derick_trent>

> Subject: Secondary Hypogonadism, FSH, Testicle Size & Sex

>

> Date: Tuesday, February 17, 2009, 11:09 PM

>

> I've had secondary hypogonadism my whole adult life (I'm 40 now) and

> my FSH & LH have been non-existent in every blood test I've ever had

> despite whether using testosterone gel or using HCG. Without any

> medication at all, my natural total testosterone is 90. With therapy

> (HCG), it's around 450 and probably a bit higher at the beginning

> period of the shot.

>

> My doctor and I decided over a year ago to switch me to HCG as I

> wanted to produce testosterone myself, rather than relying on the gel.

> My doctor told me my testicles would also increase in size, but that

> has never happened. I've gone from smaller to somewhat larger doses

> (4000/week) and it hasn't made a difference.

>

> While my testosterone levels have been in the normal range since using

> HCG, I have to admit that I would like to have normal testicle size as

> well. I think I'll have to have some type of FSH therapy in order to

> achieve that, but I believe only people who are trying to have

> children go that route.

>

> So, my questions are:

>

> 1) If I'm using only HCG to obtain a normal testosterone level, but

> it isn't increasing my testicle size, what is the best therapy to

> increase testicle size? I assume FSH. How is this done? If you

> obtain normal size, then stop, do you retain size as long as you still

> have a normal testosterone level? Or, does it require inconvenient

> and/or expensive therapy for your life?

>

> 2. Do doctors only provide therapy to increase testicle size if you

> want to have children? What about if you want it simply because you

> want to be as normal as possible?

>

> 3. Other than simply having normal testicle size, is there any

> benefit to achieving this? (e.g., sex is more satisfying, etc.)

>

> Thanks

>

>

[Guest guest]

You have to be there, in order to make the decision of whether an implant,

petroleum based or not, will work for you.  There are other substitutes that are

offered and might be just as effective, if, that is the choice.  And then there

are the hormones or drugs available as a prescription, on the street or on the

Internet, approved and/or not approved by the FDA or other regulatory board.  We

all do what we think will work for us.  Trial and error.  Whether it is a

detriment to our health is of no concern if we feel better or view ourself in a

more positive light.  Warning labels are fun to read.  They will either keep us

away or draw us in for a closer look.

From: tomubl <ubl@...>

Subject: Re: Secondary Hypogonadism, FSH, Testicle Size & Sex

Date: Thursday, February 26, 2009, 7:51 AM

..........and it was required for the masses to get it to have a

warning placed on the sides of cigarettes that they were dangerous.

Gee, seems painstakingly obvious that sucking in smoke " ain't a good

thang! "

Same as implants, as a petroleum based insert, regardless of bought

and paid for reports, it doesn't resonate as being the smart girl.

This is the same FDA that encourages bogus iron adds into almost all

of our food stuffs for the purpose of keeping the population trimmed

and controlled as they fleece us with the fallout of overloading all

of us with NON bioavailable iron (aka iron filings).

>

> From: derick_trent <derick_trent>

> Subject: Secondary Hypogonadism, FSH, Testicle Size & Sex

>

> Date: Tuesday, February 17, 2009, 11:09 PM

>

> I've had secondary hypogonadism my whole adult life (I'm 40 now) and

> my FSH & LH have been non-existent in every blood test I've ever had

> despite whether using testosterone gel or using HCG. Without any

> medication at all, my natural total testosterone is 90. With therapy

> (HCG), it's around 450 and probably a bit higher at the beginning

> period of the shot.

>

> My doctor and I decided over a year ago to switch me to HCG as I

> wanted to produce testosterone myself, rather than relying on the gel.

> My doctor told me my testicles would also increase in size, but that

> has never happened. I've gone from smaller to somewhat larger doses

> (4000/week) and it hasn't made a difference.

>

> While my testosterone levels have been in the normal range since using

> HCG, I have to admit that I would like to have normal testicle size as

> well. I think I'll have to have some type of FSH therapy in order to

> achieve that, but I believe only people who are trying to have

> children go that route.

>

> So, my questions are:

>

> 1) If I'm using only HCG to obtain a normal testosterone level, but

> it isn't increasing my testicle size, what is the best therapy to

> increase testicle size? I assume FSH. How is this done? If you

> obtain normal size, then stop, do you retain size as long as you still

> have a normal testosterone level? Or, does it require inconvenient

> and/or expensive therapy for your life?

>

> 2. Do doctors only provide therapy to increase testicle size if you

> want to have children? What about if you want it simply because you

> want to be as normal as possible?

>

> 3. Other than simply having normal testicle size, is there any

> benefit to achieving this? (e.g., sex is more satisfying, etc.)

>

> Thanks

>

>

[Guest guest]

On Wed, 25 Feb 2009 21:17:55 -0800 (PST), you wrote:

>As far as the silicone thing.... we'll see, lol.

Go for brass!

[Guest guest]

From: tomubl <ubl@...>

Subject: Re: Secondary Hypogonadism, FSH, Testicle Size & Sex

Date: Thursday, February 26, 2009, 7:51 AM

..........and it was required for the masses to get it to have a

warning placed on the sides of cigarettes that they were dangerous.

Gee, seems painstakingly obvious that sucking in smoke " ain't a good

thang! "

Same as implants, as a petroleum based insert, regardless of bought

and paid for reports, it doesn't resonate as being the smart girl.

This is the same FDA that encourages bogus iron adds into almost all

of our food stuffs for the purpose of keeping the population trimmed

and controlled as they fleece us with the fallout of overloading all

of us with NON bioavailable iron (aka iron filings).

>

> From: derick_trent <derick_trent>

> Subject: Secondary Hypogonadism, FSH, Testicle Size & Sex

>

> Date: Tuesday, February 17, 2009, 11:09 PM

>

> I've had secondary hypogonadism my whole adult life (I'm 40 now) and

> my FSH & LH have been non-existent in every blood test I've ever had

> despite whether using testosterone gel or using HCG. Without any

> medication at all, my natural total testosterone is 90. With therapy

> (HCG), it's around 450 and probably a bit higher at the beginning

> period of the shot.

>

> My doctor and I decided over a year ago to switch me to HCG as I

> wanted to produce testosterone myself, rather than relying on the gel.

> My doctor told me my testicles would also increase in size, but that

> has never happened. I've gone from smaller to somewhat larger doses

> (4000/week) and it hasn't made a difference.

>

> While my testosterone levels have been in the normal range since using

> HCG, I have to admit that I would like to have normal testicle size as

> well. I think I'll have to have some type of FSH therapy in order to

> achieve that, but I believe only people who are trying to have

> children go that route.

>

> So, my questions are:

>

> 1) If I'm using only HCG to obtain a normal testosterone level, but

> it isn't increasing my testicle size, what is the best therapy to

> increase testicle size? I assume FSH. How is this done? If you

> obtain normal size, then stop, do you retain size as long as you still

> have a normal testosterone level? Or, does it require inconvenient

> and/or expensive therapy for your life?

>

> 2. Do doctors only provide therapy to increase testicle size if you

> want to have children? What about if you want it simply because you

> want to be as normal as possible?

>

> 3. Other than simply having normal testicle size, is there any

> benefit to achieving this? (e.g., sex is more satisfying, etc.)

>

> Thanks

>

>

[Guest guest]

People can do what they want but testicle size is pretty much over-rated (unless

you are in the porn business). Testicle size is not related in any way to

libido, frequency of erections, hardness of erections or

strength/volume/thickness of ejaculate. No way I am going implants when the

plumbing works great!!!

Now if men could augment penis size length/diameter there would likely be run on

cosmetic surgeries!!!!!!

Secondary Hypogonadism, FSH, Testicle Size & Sex

Date: Tuesday, February 17, 2009, 11:09 PM

I've had secondary hypogonadism my whole adult life (I'm 40 now) and

my FSH & LH have been non-existent in every blood test I've ever had

despite whether using testosterone gel or using HCG. Without any

medication at all, my natural total testosterone is 90. With therapy

(HCG), it's around 450 and probably a bit higher at the beginning

period of the shot.

My doctor and I decided over a year ago to switch me to HCG as I

wanted to produce testosterone myself, rather than relying on the gel.

My doctor told me my testicles would also increase in size, but that

has never happened. I've gone from smaller to somewhat larger doses

(4000/week) and it hasn't made a difference.

While my testosterone levels have been in the normal range since using

HCG, I have to admit that I would like to have normal testicle size as

well. I think I'll have to have some type of FSH therapy in order to

achieve that, but I believe only people who are trying to have

children go that route.

So, my questions are:

1) If I'm using only HCG to obtain a normal testosterone level, but

it isn't increasing my testicle size, what is the best therapy to

increase testicle size? I assume FSH. How is this done? If you

obtain normal size, then stop, do you retain size as long as you still

have a normal testosterone level? Or, does it require inconvenient

and/or expensive therapy for your life?

2. Do doctors only provide therapy to increase testicle size if you

want to have children? What about if you want it simply because you

want to be as normal as possible?

3. Other than simply having normal testicle size, is there any

benefit to achieving this? (e.g., sex is more satisfying, etc.)

Thanks

[Guest guest]

>

>

>

> From: derick_trent <derick_trent>

>

> Subject: Secondary Hypogonadism, FSH, Testicle Size

& Sex

>

>

>

> Date: Tuesday, February 17, 2009, 11:09 PM

>

>

>

> I've had secondary hypogonadism my whole adult life (I'm 40 now) and

>

> my FSH & LH have been non-existent in every blood test I've ever had

>

> despite whether using testosterone gel or using HCG. Without any

>

> medication at all, my natural total testosterone is 90. With therapy

>

> (HCG), it's around 450 and probably a bit higher at the beginning

>

> period of the shot.

>

>

>

> My doctor and I decided over a year ago to switch me to HCG as I

>

> wanted to produce testosterone myself, rather than relying on the

gel.

>

> My doctor told me my testicles would also increase in size, but that

>

> has never happened. I've gone from smaller to somewhat larger doses

>

> (4000/week) and it hasn't made a difference.

>

>

>

> While my testosterone levels have been in the normal range since

using

>

> HCG, I have to admit that I would like to have normal testicle size

as

>

> well. I think I'll have to have some type of FSH therapy in order to

>

> achieve that, but I believe only people who are trying to have

>

> children go that route.

>

>

>

> So, my questions are:

>

>

>

> 1) If I'm using only HCG to obtain a normal testosterone level, but

>

> it isn't increasing my testicle size, what is the best therapy to

>

> increase testicle size? I assume FSH. How is this done? If you

>

> obtain normal size, then stop, do you retain size as long as you

still

>

> have a normal testosterone level? Or, does it require inconvenient

>

> and/or expensive therapy for your life?

>

>

>

> 2. Do doctors only provide therapy to increase testicle size if you

>

> want to have children? What about if you want it simply because you

>

> want to be as normal as possible?

>

>

>

> 3. Other than simply having normal testicle size, is there any

>

> benefit to achieving this? (e.g., sex is more satisfying, etc.)

>

>

>

> Thanks

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

That's what I want to hear, thanks!  At least I was given a big schlong...so

kinda cancels out the " bad " with small nuts, lol.

From: derick_trent <derick_trent>

Subject: Secondary Hypogonadism, FSH, Testicle Size & Sex

Date: Tuesday, February 17, 2009, 11:09 PM

I've had secondary hypogonadism my whole adult life (I'm 40 now) and

my FSH & LH have been non-existent in every blood test I've ever had

despite whether using testosterone gel or using HCG. Without any

medication at all, my natural total testosterone is 90. With therapy

(HCG), it's around 450 and probably a bit higher at the beginning

period of the shot.

My doctor and I decided over a year ago to switch me to HCG as I

wanted to produce testosterone myself, rather than relying on the gel.

My doctor told me my testicles would also increase in size, but that

has never happened. I've gone from smaller to somewhat larger doses

(4000/week) and it hasn't made a difference.

While my testosterone levels have been in the normal range since using

HCG, I have to admit that I would like to have normal testicle size as

well. I think I'll have to have some type of FSH therapy in order to

achieve that, but I believe only people who are trying to have

children go that route.

So, my questions are:

1) If I'm using only HCG to obtain a normal testosterone level, but

it isn't increasing my testicle size, what is the best therapy to

increase testicle size? I assume FSH. How is this done? If you

obtain normal size, then stop, do you retain size as long as you still

have a normal testosterone level? Or, does it require inconvenient

and/or expensive therapy for your life?

2. Do doctors only provide therapy to increase testicle size if you

want to have children? What about if you want it simply because you

want to be as normal as possible?

3. Other than simply having normal testicle size, is there any

benefit to achieving this? (e.g., sex is more satisfying, etc.)

Thanks

[Guest guest]

I don't have to be anywhere. Putting a " Dupont Special " made out of

petroleum based materials, under your skin, in what is common an acid

heavy body is simply, very simply not the intelligent things to do.

However, I am sure all of the leaky breasts and lymphoma patients will

agree that it all just depends. The good news story is that those who

lack knowledge will perish and that Darwin is alive and well.

> >

> > From: derick_trent <derick_trent>

> > Subject: Secondary Hypogonadism, FSH, Testicle Size

& Sex

> >

> > Date: Tuesday, February 17, 2009, 11:09 PM

> >

> > I've had secondary hypogonadism my whole adult life (I'm 40 now) and

> > my FSH & LH have been non-existent in every blood test I've ever had

> > despite whether using testosterone gel or using HCG. Without any

> > medication at all, my natural total testosterone is 90. With therapy

> > (HCG), it's around 450 and probably a bit higher at the beginning

> > period of the shot.

> >

> > My doctor and I decided over a year ago to switch me to HCG as I

> > wanted to produce testosterone myself, rather than relying on the gel.

> > My doctor told me my testicles would also increase in size, but that

> > has never happened. I've gone from smaller to somewhat larger doses

> > (4000/week) and it hasn't made a difference.

> >

> > While my testosterone levels have been in the normal range since using

> > HCG, I have to admit that I would like to have normal testicle size as

> > well. I think I'll have to have some type of FSH therapy in order to

> > achieve that, but I believe only people who are trying to have

> > children go that route.

> >

> > So, my questions are:

> >

> > 1) If I'm using only HCG to obtain a normal testosterone level, but

> > it isn't increasing my testicle size, what is the best therapy to

> > increase testicle size? I assume FSH. How is this done? If you

> > obtain normal size, then stop, do you retain size as long as you still

> > have a normal testosterone level? Or, does it require inconvenient

> > and/or expensive therapy for your life?

> >

> > 2. Do doctors only provide therapy to increase testicle size if you

> > want to have children? What about if you want it simply because you

> > want to be as normal as possible?

> >

> > 3. Other than simply having normal testicle size, is there any

> > benefit to achieving this? (e.g., sex is more satisfying, etc.)

> >

> > Thanks

> >

> >