Part 1- Pre-restart (6-8 week duration)
This stage is only required if HCG is not currently part of your TRT protocol.
The purpose of this is to encourage your testicles to begin producing testosterone again avoiding unnecessary negative symptoms of low testosterone and low estradiol when you stop administering exogenous testosterone in the next part of this process.
Example Protocol
Testosterone 100mg per week
HCG 500 IU - Every 3 Days
Part 2- HCG Mono-therapy (4 week duration)
The purpose of this period is to reduce the levels of testosterone currently built up in your body that will provide unwanted feedback to your brain and could keep you suppressed hindering recovery during PCT. You will stop taking testosterone and continue with HCG. This HCG mono-therapy will continue stimulating the testicles providing you with testosterone and stopping/reducing symptoms of hormone deficiency.
Example Protocol
HCG 600 IU - Every Other Day
On completion of part 2 get blood work done including:
TT, FT, SHBG, E2
If TT is within reference ranges continue to Part 3 below. If TT levels are lower than this, it may be necessary to consider TRT again/ discuss with doctor.
Part 3- SERMs Only- 6 week duration
In the absence of HCG the primary goal here is to have the pituitary signalling the testicles again as quickly as possible.
Example Protocol
Week 1
Nolvadex(Tamoxifen)
20- 40mg - Every Day
Week 2
Nolvadex(Tamoxifen)
20- 40mg - Every Day
Week 3
Nolvadex(Tamoxifen)
20mg - Every Day
Week 4
Nolvadex(Tamoxifen)
20mg - Every Day
Week 5
Nolvadex(Tamoxifen)
20mg - Every Other Day
Week 6
Nolvadex(Tamoxifen)
20mg - Every Other Day
Get blood work 2 weeks after last tablet including:
TT, FT, SHBG, E2, FSH, LH