HPGA Restart Question

I’m currently on TRT, but have some question about the need due to incorrect testing prior to diagnosis. My levels were low enough to warrant treatment. I did have some of the common symptoms as well. However, it was only tested once and the other aspects, LH/FSH were not checked until after starting TRT.

I’ve been considering stopping and verifying the need with proper testing. I’ve read online a few places about ways to jump start this process to minimize the time to get your body back to it’s natural levels of testosterone production. This process involves either a SERM or hCG followed by a SERM. Is this approach a valid approach? I plan on discussing this with my endocrinologist, but just want to know whether it’s even worth bringing up.

Also, how much time does it usually take to get to a point where you can retest and verify whether there is a need for the treatment?

I’d say that an endocrinologist’s willingness to apply this sort of protocol is going to be rare and highly individualized. I’ve heard of the techniques myself, but have never prescribed them, and have never seen an endocrinologist prescribe them either.