Side effects and watch-outs
- Injection site reaction
- Headache
- Nausea
- Testicular discomfort (LH surge)
- ⚠️ Continuous dosing SUPPRESSES the axis — must be pulsatile (twice daily minimum)
- Rare: hypersensitivity reaction
Ancillary / GnRH
Gonadorelin (GnRH)
Synthetic GnRH. FDA-approved. Pulsatile LH/FSH stimulator. Used on TRT as HCG alternative to maintain testicular function. Must be dosed twice daily — continuous use paradoxically suppresses the axis.
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