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Here is the Doc's protocol for HPTA recovery.

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#1 ·
I talked to the doc today on the phone and he answered many questions for me in regards to recovery of the HPTA.

For those of you who don't know what that is it is "Hypothalamus Pituitary Testicular Axis"

After administration of AAS, you have shutdown of the HPTA. Depending on the meds taken shutdown can be severe and much does depend on the person as well.

This is the protocol the doc said he used in literally thousands of users with suppressed HPTA.

First thing, the 500iu a day was not enough to make the testicles do their job, he suggested this was just a waste of time and money.

He suggests 8 shots of HCG @ 2500iu EOD.

With this you take 20 mg of nolvadex for 45 days.

Clomid is also taken but twice a day @ 50mg each dose 12 hours apart.

The reason for the amounts of HCG (which is the most important part, if the balls don't fire everything else is worthless), is based on his determination to bring the balls back to life, too little wont accomplish this, too much risks damage to the Leydig cells.

So he basically was saying that you do the HCG and around day 10 of the above protocol, you should get a blood test for testosterone. If it is above 400 or greater then this says the balls will be just fine once you get off the HCG and the Clomid and nolva take over. This will accept the LH that you are putting out to maintain testicular function.

He used the term like jumping a car. Your battery (Pituitary gland) if low wont start your car (your testicles), if you use another car and jumper cables (HCG) once the car starts your battery (HP part of the HPTA) will keep your car running.

The clomid by itself he suggested can inhibit either the pituitary or the hypothalamus (can't remember which one) but if taken with nolva this blocks the estrogen receptors so you wont inhibit that.

So clomid in his protocol is always taken with nolvadex ALWAYS.

He did mention that sometimes the balls just don't take and then you do the protocol again. He said it was rare that he could not fire up the HPTA.

He said that beings that I have good size difference (balls), feel good, strength gains, and a greasy face he felt I should have no problems with returning the HPTA.

Some things he said was tribulis was actually inhibitory on the HPTA, great I wish I found that out after I bought two bottles.

ZMA, he said if it made me feel good then go for it but it is placebo and the HCG, clomid, nolva was it and all that is needed.

Talked to him about progesterone and he said never take that if you are a man (the last doc prescribed it to me:D)

Sorry aftershock, I forgot to ask him about the GH question he was saying so much I was just trying to listen.

One thing he did mention (in an article) was that HGH actually helped with the testicular recovery with things and adding that to the Protocol is a good idea and productive.

Avoid aspirin when on HCG as it kind of ruins the effects.

He said oxandrolone was suppressive on the HPTA, but Deca and Anadrol were probably the worst in his opinion. I asked him about tren but he had no knowledge as he never used it.

He did mention that test in itself was not all that suppressive and he has seen guys on 18 months that came off and made a full recovery in 45 days with the above protocol.

He said one of the best ways was 12 weeks of test, followed by the above protocol, then start another 12 weeks followed by the above protocol with a month off after that then start again.

He did say that desensitization to HCG took around 2 months, and the dose of 2500 was fine and no damage or desensitization would occur if you followed his protocol.

There it is.
 
#28 ·
dan2004 said:
Weeks 1-12 Once Per Week @

Testosterone Heptylate 300mg

Nandralone Deconate 200mg

When would you kick the HCG/PCT in. So 2500 right before bed for 15 days EOD ? So would need 7 days worth at 2500.

I would assume id wait for the HCG 15 days before hitting the PCT Caps then? I think the contain Clomid,Nolvadex,Proviron and 1 other compound not sure how much either tho? How does that sound.
Start PCT day 17 from last jab.

Start the PCT all at once and it is 8 shots of 2500 that is 20,000iu total of HCG.

I really dont know about the rhom caps to be honest.
 
#31 ·
Wow this is a great thread all the same. Has anyone FULLY tried and tested this version of recovery?

How does this look scott

Weeks 1-12 Once Per Week @


Testosterone Heptylate 300mg



Nandralone Deconate 200mg


Weeks 1-12 E3D


Arimidex 1Mg


Then your PCT recovery 17days after last jab. Also Why 17 days instead of just 2 weeks? What does the extra 3 days compensate for? :)
 
#32 ·
dan2004 said:
Wow this is a great thread all the same. Has anyone FULLY tried and tested this version of recovery?

How does this look scott

Weeks 1-12 Once Per Week @


Testosterone Heptylate 300mg



Nandralone Deconate 200mg


Weeks 1-12 E3D


Arimidex 1Mg


Then your PCT recovery 17days after last jab. Also Why 17 days instead of just 2 weeks? What does the extra 3 days compensate for? :)
Well, you would not be clear in 14 days, and probably still in there after 21 days, but beings that you are using the HCG for 15 days, that and the 17 days, things should be out completly by day 32 once you drop the HCG and continue with the clomid and nolva.
 
#35 ·
hackskii

thanks again for the info

I want to send you a PM but i cannot see the send PM button on your posts for some reason. Perhaps the PM function is not active for me yet? Can you help with getting me PM access? I got the welcome PM from Admin but cannot reply or anything. I would like to PM you some info on my situation if possible.
 
#36 · (Edited by Moderator)
chrismac said:
So.... to put it more clearly?:-

1st HCG shot to be done 17 days after the last jab of say Test Enan.

8 shots of HCG @ 2500iu EOD [lasting 15 days]

with the above take 20 mg of nolvadex ED and Clomid @ 100mg ED split to 50mg taking 12 hours apart for 45 days.

Is that right?
Yes, 30 days clomid and 45 days nolva.

But, this would change some if you use HCG during, or the cycle was not a supressive one.

This aggressive PCT protocol is for those that are shut down.

miller25 said:
PCT is becoming over complicated now, in fact steroid use is to many theories flying around. I'm sticking to what I know and what works for me.
It is not complicated at all.

HCG for the testicular axis.

Clomid and nolva for the pituitary/hypothalamus axis.

Both need to be addressed or recovery will be compromised.

taslajrisi said:
hackskii

thanks again for the info

I want to send you a PM but i cannot see the send PM button on your posts for some reason. Perhaps the PM function is not active for me yet? Can you help with getting me PM access? I got the welcome PM from Admin but cannot reply or anything. I would like to PM you some info on my situation if possible.
I am not sure why you cant PM
 
#37 ·
chilisi said:
hi hackskii

very intersting thread...but im still not 100% sure on when to start the pct as ive always been lead to believe its 2 weeks after your last injection (long ester) but ive just been told you "should" wait 3 weeks by another poster..

so i checked a few websites and some say 3 weeks and some say 2?

ive always used 2 myself so can you shed some light on this please..

thanks

si. :)
As I said in the other thread mate it depends how long the long ester is AFAIK - sustanon and deca have the decanoate ester which is longer than enanthate, but enanthate is still a 'long ester'.

Hopefully Hacks can confirm either way.
 
#38 ·
lol, hammered dudes...................Been drinking, and having a bit of some smoke...........But just enjoying myself burping,.................lol

I will say this.

If, you start too early, you will compromise recovery................

Starting too late?...................And?..................No compromise at all, as we are talking about days, not weeks................

Why should the recovery be compromised?

Recovery is simple, but one of the determining factors is self...........

Sorry, totally distracted here...............................Partying............lol.................

Not taking a serious matter lightly, just having a good time.

For what it is worth, I dont mind sharing anythying I know............After all, I didnt pay for any of that..............For what it is worth..............
 
#39 ·
Forgive me if ive misread a post or two here, but im sure one or two state you start the pct, or atleast the hcg the day after your last jab and run that for 15days and then start the clomid and nolvadex regime.

Another states ( im sure:confused1: ) to start the whole lot together 17days after the last test shot, and again i think a post suggests starting the whoe lot the day after too and run the 45day protocol.

I think this could do with being cleared up.....maybe for my benefit if ive got up to early and misread the posts,,,,,doh...
 
#40 ·
hackskii said:
lol, hammered dudes...................Been drinking, and having a bit of some smoke...........But just enjoying myself burping,.................lol

I will say this.

If, you start too early, you will compromise recovery................

Starting too late?...................And?..................No compromise at all, as we are talking about days, not weeks................

Why should the recovery be compromised?

Recovery is simple, but one of the determining factors is self...........

Sorry, totally distracted here...............................Partying............lol.................

Not taking a serious matter lightly, just having a good time.

For what it is worth, I dont mind sharing anythying I know............After all, I didnt pay for any of that..............For what it is worth..............
Not hard to tell when you been on the beer and wacky baccy mate, the full stops come out to play with vengeance! lol...............................................:laugh:...............................
 
#41 ·
Quote:

Originally Posted by Robbyg View Post

So if you were using 500ius twice aweek through out the cycle would this still be ok and aid recovery still ? thanks Scott

You would not need anywhere near the amounts if you use it during than not.

You can continue using HCG along with an AI during the clearance time of your gear, then yes, you can continue low dose in the beginning of PCT. I did this last time and that recovery went by far the best.

I was shooting 500iu during the cycle twice a week, but I still noticed some testicular atrophy at the end of the cycle.

So, I kept doing the 500iu, then did 1,000iu EOD for like 4 shots, then kept the clomid and nolva as above.

That recovery went super easy, best one yet.

Thanks Scott just wanted to check that it was still ok to use whilst on cycle but to look for any testicular atrophy at the end of the cycle:thumb: :thumb:
 
#43 ·
wow. my eyes have been glued to my monitor! GREAT read hackskii. is this protocall just for someone with complete shut down? Do you have an example PCT (inc clomid and tamoxifen) for someone who has used HCG throughout the cycle? im guessing the 2500 would be way too much as testicular atrophy would probably be minimal anyway. Also, is this saying that after the 45 days, you would be able to go straight back on cycle?
 
#44 ·
soze said:
hacksii does ur above protocol apply to someone who is only running an 8 weeks cycle of sust @ 1ml a week, surely shutdown here wouldnt warrant such high doses of hcg??
Possibly not, especially if HCG was used during the cycle.

250mg of sust for 8 weeks would not be supressive at all, in fact some dudes probably wont even need HCG with this amount.

But run 250mg for 6 months and it could take more than 10 weeks to recover with no intervention. Some guys even longer.

LukeVTS said:
wow. my eyes have been glued to my monitor! GREAT read hackskii. is this protocall just for someone with complete shut down? Do you have an example PCT (inc clomid and tamoxifen) for someone who has used HCG throughout the cycle? im guessing the 2500 would be way too much as testicular atrophy would probably be minimal anyway. Also, is this saying that after the 45 days, you would be able to go straight back on cycle?
Complete shutdown then the above protocol would work very nicely.

HCG throughout, the HCG portion of the PCT would be potentially either very low or potentially not at all.

I run HCG during my PCT because even at 500iu twice a week I still get testicular atrophy by the end of the cycle, no sense in the testicles not being fully recovered with the addition of the SERMS.
 
#48 ·
chilisi said:
just to confirm this ongoing issue im having...

does the doc reccommend starting the pct 17 days no matter what long or short ester used.

as some are suggested 3 days,some 2 weeks and some are suggested 3 weeks..?? :confused1: :confused1:
The doc never said that, the start time for PCT is dependant on amount of gear used, and the ester attached to it.

For instance 300mg of test E, 2 weeks would be ok to start PCT, and you could wait 3 weeks to be safe, or switch to a faster ester like prop, then wait 3 days.

But for lets say 600mg of deca, hell you could wait a month, same for a Gram of cypionate, a month.

500 sust could be a month too.

It depends on the amount of mg being shot, and the ester attached.

A gram of sust, you may wait longer than a month.

100mg of enanthate 6 days

See?
 
#49 · (Edited by Moderator)
hackskii said:
The doc never said that, the start time for PCT is dependant on amount of gear used, and the ester attached to it.

For instance 300mg of test E, 2 weeks would be ok to start PCT, and you could wait 3 weeks to be safe, or switch to a faster ester like prop, then wait 3 days.

But for lets say 600mg of deca, hell you could wait a month, same for a Gram of cypionate, a month.

500 sust could be a month too.

It depends on the amount of mg being shot, and the ester attached.

A gram of sust, you may wait longer than a month.

100mg of enanthate 6 days

See?
mmmmm I think some graphs would be nice to give people a clearer understanding of blood levels and why to start PCT at various times due to amount used.

There was a link once that showed your total test as the course went along and as the half levels dimished near the end. Reinstalled PC so many times since there I have lost it now. :confused1:
 
#51 ·
Robbyg said:
Quote:

Originally Posted by Robbyg View Post

So if you were using 500ius twice aweek through out the cycle would this still be ok and aid recovery still ? thanks Scott

You would not need anywhere near the amounts if you use it during than not.

You can continue using HCG along with an AI during the clearance time of your gear, then yes, you can continue low dose in the beginning of PCT. I did this last time and that recovery went by far the best.

I was shooting 500iu during the cycle twice a week, but I still noticed some testicular atrophy at the end of the cycle.

So, I kept doing the 500iu, then did 1,000iu EOD for like 4 shots, then kept the clomid and nolva as above.

That recovery went super easy, best one yet.

Thanks Scott just wanted to check that it was still ok to use whilst on cycle but to look for any testicular atrophy at the end of the cycle:thumb: :thumb:
once again great post,.. i did almost the exact protocol,.. with great recovery.. this was based on advice that hakski has given in the past..

i did however run hcg 1000iu eod for 6 shots and i also ran nolva for 6 weeks