Switched to HCG therapy

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Hi Phil, hello guys!

Thank you for making possible the existence of this helpful, valuable group. I'm

from Mexico, not fluent in English, but I hope you can understand what I say and

give me some help.

Mine is a long history of frustrations trying to find the causes of erectile

dysfunction and lack of libido that affects me since 12 years ago. Two years ago

I was diagnosed with hypogonadism by a recognized urologist in Houston, Tx., who

put me on TRT 100ml every week. This doctor is recognized as one of the best

urologists in America, which made I trust him and accept the treatment. By then

I did not know nothing on this issue, but since I have access to this forum I

started to learn more and more about TRT, and many doubts and questions came to

my mind concerning my doctor and my treatment. Why he never has told me whether

I am primary or secondary?. Maybe for him is obvious, but not for me. After one

year on TRT 100ml weekly and my total T level in 800, the results are poor.

There is a bit improvement in my erections with help of viagra, but my libido

still death. I have told my doctor that is necessary to check my free T,

Estradiol, Cortisol, etc. No answer. I suspect my Estradiol is high 'cause I

have a lot of red pimples all over my back and on my shoulders, but he doesn't

listen to me when I say that maybe an antiaromatase is needed.

My bigger concern now is that, given the lack of results of TRT, the doctor

switched me to HCG monotherapy 1500ml (1 1/2ml in the syringe) every 3 days. Do

you think this change of therapy makes sense?. What positive (or negative)

results can I expect?. I'm really worried. I understand that HCG stimulates the

testes to produce more testosterone, but for how long?. Can be expected testes

still working by themselves once the HCG therapy is stopped?. If the answer to

last question is not, then I see no reason to continue HCG therapy. It is

expensive ($320 a month) and doctor told me nothing about how long will the

treatment last. It is impossible contact him. I called his office and her nurse

assistantI told me the HCG treatment last between 6 months and 1 year, that is

$1,920-$3,840, plus lab tests. For me it is difficult to pay that, I have not

medical insurance!!

Any help, advice and comments are welcome. Thanks