Hey everyone, I wanted to check in and see if anyone else has dealt with this. I recently started some generic HGH at 3iu, and ever since I kicked it off, my libido has basically fallen off a cliff.
Looking back, 3iu was probably way too aggressive for a starting dose. My joints started aching pretty bad, too, though I will say my sleep has been incredible. I’ve already dialed it back to 2iu hoping that fixes the issue, but has anyone else run into a low drive like this after starting growth? If you have any tips or solutions for getting things back to normal, I’m all ears.
Here is what else I’m running:
- 105mg Test Cyp a week
- 750iu HCG
Man, HGH is a weird beast. I had the same thing happen when I pushed past 2iu. Everyone talks about the "god-like" feeling but nobody mentions the limp drive and the carpal tunnel. It might be your prolactin spiking - HGH can sometimes mess with that and just kill the mood entirely. Definitely get some bloods done if the drop to 2iu doesnt fix it in a week or two.
I feel you on the sleep though, its like being a teenager again lol. But yeah, 3iu right out the gate is a lot for some guys. Most people I know start at 1 or 1.5 just to let the body adjust. If your joints are screaming at you, your body is definitely trying to say something. Give it some time at 2iu and see if the plumbing starts working again!
Check your estrogen levels too bro. Even though your test dose is low, adding HGH can sometimes shift how your body handles aromatization. When my E2 gets out of whack, the libido is the first thing to go. It sucks because you want to look good and feel good but instead you just want to nap all day.
Welcome to the 2iu club lol. I tried 4iu once and I couldnt even close my hands in the morning because the bloat was so bad. My drive didnt tank but I was too tired and sore to even care about sex anyway. The "growth lethargy" is real. Stick to the 2iu for a month and let your system stabilize, it usually levels out once the initial shock wears off.
Standard HGH side effects honestly. The joint pain is a total classic, usually just means you’re holding a bit of water inside the joints. As for the drive, it happened to my buddy too - he found out his prolactin went through the roof. Maybe try some P5P or just keep it at the lower dose for a while. That 105mg of test is a solid cruise but it might not be enough to "overpower" the sides of the growth if you're sensitive.
man 3iu right out the gate is a lot lol i usually tell people to start at 1 or 1.5 and work up slow because of exactly what happened to your joints. the libido thing is weird though- usually hgh doesn't kill it directly but maybe its messing with your prolactin levels? i'd check that out if i were you
honestly i had the same issue with the joint pain when i first started and it sucked so much. the sleep is definitely the best part though lol. maybe give it a week or two at 2iu and see if your body adjusts? sometimes it just takes a minute for things to level out when you add something new to the mix
wait are you taking any AI? sometimes people get weird estrogen or prolactin spikes when they start gh which totally kills the drive. i'm on 150mg test and 2iu gh and feel great but i had to dial it in for a bit first. don't panic too much it’ll probably come back once the joint pain fades
lol "fell off a cliff" is the worst way to describe it but i totally get it. it might be worth getting bloods done to see where your prolactin is sitting at because gh is notorious for bumping that up- and high prolactin is a total libido killer. glad you dropped to 2iu though that should help with the aching knees/wrists
man i wish i had the "incredible sleep" part lol i just got the carpal tunnel and the flat libido when i tried 4iu. i think 2iu is the sweet spot for most guys who aren't trying to be pro bodybuilders. just stick with the lower dose for a while and see if your "mood" improves- it usually does once the inflammation goes down!
