Q: I have heard some people say to inject HCG intramuscularly and some say subcutaneously. Which one is it?
A: One should always inject hCG subcutaneously. The simplest reason is the comfort of the injection; less trauma to tissues; and decreased risk of infection. Subcutaneous versus intramuscular are equally effective. As far as the kinetics of the injections one would expect them to be fairly similar. the reason why testosterone preparations last a longer time is due to the depot (oil) in which they are injected. hCG is soluble in water and will therefore be absorbed quickly. Other considerations are the weight of the individual. There are clinical indicators to monitor while taking hCG. If the hCG is being used for HPTA normalization a serum testosterone test should be obtained while taking hCG and not after. this is critical and important for successful HPTA normalization.
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The research of Michael Scally focuses on returning individuals to normal physiology after the discontinuation of anabolic steroids. Dr. Scally has presented his medical protocol for the treatment of Anabolic Steroid Induced Hypogonadism before the Endocrine Society, American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists, American College of Sports Medicine, and International Workshop on Adverse Drug Reactions and Lipodystrophy in HIV. Dr. Scally is the author of "Anabolic Steroids - A Question of Muscle: Human Subject Abuses in Anabolic Steroid Research."
Hey Dr. Scally,
Hoping you can help me. I did a cycle of Test E years ago, and feel as though I’ve never fully recovered. I’ve gotten blood tests done, but it’s been a while. Seen a Uro/Endo, but they both said the same and suggest I take Viagra the rest of my life. Blood tests a few years ago were 300-400 ng/dl
I recently tried using HCG, 2000IU EOD, as suggested in Anabolics. After reading through some things, I realize I should have gotten bloodworm done while on HCG. I’m thinking about trying it again at a higher dose, but don’t know if this is the route I should go? I felt better when I was using it, and feel a little bit better now than prior to using it.
Any suggestions on how to get back to normal would be very much appreciated.