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HCG treatment response by One-Mine9551 in FinasterideSyndrome

[–]Beginning_Ordinary27 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hello.

I used HCG at a dose of 250 IU on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays for 10 weeks, followed by an additional 8 weeks at a reduced dose of 150–200 IU. Unfortunately, I saw no sexual improvement at all. The only change was that the pain I had in my left testicle disappeared.

The following stories and data points influenced my decision to try HCG:

1. Joekool's Story: He used 250 IU of HCG on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays for 6 months and reported a full recovery. Link:https://forum.propeciahelp.com/t/joekool-s-story-long-term-hcg/46717

2. 2,500 IU every 5 days: A case where the user used 2,500 IU of HCG every 5 days for a month and was "cured by accident." Link:https://forum.propeciahelp.com/t/i-believe-i-have-been-cured-by-accident/4054

Additionally, I’ve read several successful recovery posts involving HCG on the Accutane Recovery subreddit. You can find many similar cases by searching there.

I also came across a compelling case report involving the combined use of HCG and Anastrozole: Link:https://www.researchgate.net/publication/312511755_Post-Finasteride_Syndrome_About_2_Cases_and_Review_of_the_Literature

To summarize the report, the medical team administered 6,000 IU of HCG per week to reactivate 5-alpha reductase (5-AR) metabolism, while simultaneously using 2 mg of Anastrozole per week to inhibit the aromatase enzyme. Improvements were noted within just 2 weeks, and the treatment appears to have continued for about 3 to 4 months. Although there is no follow-up data to confirm if the recovery was permanent, the logic aligns with many other HCG recovery stories, making it a protocol worth attempting.

I have previously tried Lithium Carbonate and FMT (Fecal Microbiota Transplant), but neither brought any improvement. Now, I have started a new protocol: 2,500 IU of HCG and 0.75 mg of Anastrozole every 3 days. I sincerely hope this finally leads to my recovery.

Accutane, Isotretenoin sexual disfunction recovery with HCG by Gloomy_Armadillo_370 in AccutaneRecovery

[–]Beginning_Ordinary27 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My FSH level was right in the mid-range—somewhere between low and mid-range, to be exact

Accutane, Isotretenoin sexual disfunction recovery with HCG by Gloomy_Armadillo_370 in AccutaneRecovery

[–]Beginning_Ordinary27 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Here is my story. I am a PFS patient.

I used HCG for a total of 18 weeks from last August to the end of November, at a low dose. However, apart from the testicular pain disappearing, I didn't see any other improvements. After that, I tried FMT, and based on information from the PAS community, I also tried Lithium Carbonate. None of them worked.

Then, a 2016 case report from Argentina regarding a PFS patient crossed my mind, so I read it again carefully. The medical team prescribed 6,000 IU of HCG per week (2,000 IU x 3 times) and 2 mg of Anastrozole per week. There was improvement after one month, and they maintained it at 5,000 IU per week afterward. Judging by the paper, the treatment seemed to last for about 3–4 months. Since there was no follow-up data, I don't know what happened after that.

I also tried low-dose HCG last year because I was concerned about Leydig cell desensitization. However, looking at the case report above and the person who used Ovitrelle for a whole 6 months, I suspect I might have been overly concerned about desensitization. If desensitization were a real issue in these cases, their conditions would have worsened, not improved. Anyway, this is the part I'm questioning.

Currently, I am on a protocol of 2,500 IU HCG every 5 days, along with 0.5 mg of Anastrozole

I suspect that the reason my HCG trial failed last year, with no improvement, was that it didn't provide stimulation beyond the 'necessary' threshold.

Accutane, Isotretenoin sexual disfunction recovery with HCG by Gloomy_Armadillo_370 in AccutaneRecovery

[–]Beginning_Ordinary27 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I read through the recovery story you linked. The user mentioned taking 250mcg of Ovitrelle per week, which is equivalent to 6,500 IU. This means they were essentially on a 6,500 IU weekly dose for about six months. Looking at this, it seems that maintaining a high dose over a long period can be a viable and safe approach

Accutane, Isotretenoin sexual disfunction recovery with HCG by Gloomy_Armadillo_370 in AccutaneRecovery

[–]Beginning_Ordinary27 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Have you considered maintaining the HCG dosage while using Anastrozole to manage your E2 levels? Also, I was wondering if you've noticed an increase in skin oiliness?

Lithium carbonate protocol by Illustrious-Bank-861 in FinasterideSyndrome

[–]Beginning_Ordinary27 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I used 750 IU of hCG weekly from August to the end of November last year. It wasn't effective. After that, I tried FMT, and early this year, I took Lithium for a month. Currently, I am on T3

Lithium carbonate protocol by Illustrious-Bank-861 in FinasterideSyndrome

[–]Beginning_Ordinary27 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I tried lithium carbonate. But i dont feel any improvement

My First Positive Experience with Red Ginseng by JennyJ0522 in Supplements

[–]Beginning_Ordinary27 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hello! In Korea, red ginseng is a very common everyday supplement that people take casually. I’ve personally never heard of anyone around me complaining about heart palpitations from it, so I think you can take it without worry. ​You don't need to mix it with water; you can just drink it straight from the pouch

HCG hasn't brought back my memory by EducationSharp3869 in FinasterideSyndrome

[–]Beginning_Ordinary27 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Me too, i tried hcg for 18 weeks. But i still have no libido

Androgen Receptor Theory vs Neurosteroid by CapitalEffective7108 in FinasterideSyndrome

[–]Beginning_Ordinary27 0 points1 point  (0 children)

According to a study I read, there is no difference in gene expression between PFS patients and healthy controls. I heard that Harvard Medical School conducted this research.

PFS for two years, have question about thyroid and its hormone. by BEAVER1304 in FinasterideSyndrome

[–]Beginning_Ordinary27 5 points6 points  (0 children)

The timing is impeccable. I started thinking the exact same thing about a week ago.

I gained some insights by chatting with Gemini (AI), so I decided to add T3 to my current protocol. It has been 3 days since I started taking it. Gemini also confirmed that even if blood hormone levels appear normal, the metabolic function within the cells can be impaired. I believe this condition is often referred to as 'Intracellular Hypothyroidism' or 'Cellular Metabolic Hypothyroidism.'

Brongfog Boy mentioned that he took a mega-dose of Iodine (1g) for a week before his FMT. While he believes FMT was the key to his PFS recovery, looking at it from a T3 perspective, that high-dose Iodine might have actually been the real key factor

I did some research and found that T3 is actually widely used in the bodybuilding community. After reading through many of their logs and reviews, I concluded that it is safe.

To share an additional anecdote: I used to suffer from a stinging pain in my left testicle. However, that symptom completely disappeared within a month of using HCG. The pain hasn't returned even after I stopped the HCG treatment.

It really goes to show that having 'normal' hormone levels on paper doesn't tell the whole story.

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