First Cycle

Krokei said:

Hi everyone,


I’m planning an upcoming cycle of 300mg Testosterone (E/C) per week and I’m considering running HCG (500 IU per week) alongside it from day one. (Max 1 yeahr)


My main goal for using HCG is to prevent testicular atrophy and to keep the Leydig cells active, hopefully making the transition into PCT (Post Cycle Therapy) smoother later on.


I have a few specific questions for those with experience:


• Dosing: Does 500 IU/week (split into 2x 250 IU) sound sufficient for maintaining testicular volume at this Test dosage?


• Estrogen Management: For those who ran HCG intra-cycle, how much did it impact your E2 (Estradiol) levels? Did you find it significantly harder to manage compared to Test-only cycles?


• Overall Value: In your experience, is running it "intra-cycle" worth the extra injections and cost, or do you prefer using it only as a "blast" right before PCT?


I’d appreciate any feedback or personal experiences regarding this protocol.


Thanks in advance!

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Hi Krokei!!

Good questions, and you’re thinking about the right things.

keep it simple!

500 IU/week split in 2 is more than enough for what you want. You’re not trying to “boost” anything, just keep things active. Even a bit less would work, but that dose is fine and commonly used.

About estrogen, yes, HCG can push E2 up a bit because it stimulates your own production on top of the test you’re already using. But at 300 mg test, it’s usually manageable. The mistake people make is overreacting and crushing estrogen. Just monitor it and adjust calmly if needed.

Now the important part… is it worth it?

If your goal is to keep things functioning and make recovery smoother later, then yes, running it during the cycle makes sense. It keeps everything “awake” instead of trying to wake it up all at once at the end.

The “blast before PCT” approach works, but it’s more like damage control. Intra-cycle is more like maintenance.

That said, don’t expect miracles. HCG helps, but PCT still depends on time, health, and how hard you pushed things.

So overall: Your plan is solid, Dose is fine

Just don’t overcomplicate estrogen management

Keep it steady and you’ll be in a good place when it’s time to come off.

Shark

Thank you very much for your comment, you really gave me a great feeling to be able to start the whole thing. Unfortunately, I didn't pay much attention to it in the first cycle. Now the second time I will pay more attention to something like that.

Krokei said:

Thank you very much for your comment, you really gave me a great feeling to be able to start the whole thing. Unfortunately, I didn't pay much attention to it in the first cycle. Now the second time I will pay more attention to something like that.

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This is just the beginning…

Just be consistent, keep focused and get big!!

Shark