[swat535]

Anything that increases Testosterone will increase E2 , you don't even need TRT!

For example I'm on HCG treatment due to Secondary Hypogonadism causing low Testosterone levels.

My urologist prescribed on a _moderate_ of HCG instead of TRT. I have to do regular blood checks every 3 months just to make sure all is in order.

The treatment was successful, as in my Testosterone and Free Testosterone returned to normal and all my side effects disappeared. My sperm count also doubled which was great.

However, even with a _moderate_ dose, it caused a spike in my Estradiol! Luckily, not enough that would require medication to counter that.

It's been 3+ years now. My recommendation to all men is to get checked, but don't self inject yourself with Testosterone without professional medical oversight.

[joxdosba]

For what it’s worth, hCG disproportionately affects E2 levels relative to how much it increases T levels due to increased aromatisation activity.

This is particularly visible in bodybuilders who add hcg on top of existing supraphysiological T levels. E2 shoots up, T levels stay pretty much flat.