You'd have to actually ask or hear from someone that has blood test results from doing both to really know.
Based just on anecdotal observation, tapering down seems to result in less mood issues -- from what i remember, testosterone has a way of balancing estrogen on its own aside from converting into oddly enough...so, idk...the otherpoint being that you just have to get on with it anyways, so, i think it depends more on how long your cycle was.
If you just did a 6-12 week...then run the regular protocol and get on pct, you need to jump back on the natural.
Personally, my PCT is usually awesome, sometimes i even make gains or notice no difference in performance. It's usually 3 weeks after ive ended PCT that life starts to fucking suck...not physically usually, but more mentally because the test and androgens are now normal to sub level.
IB and some of the other Vets can probably answer this with some science behind it.
The reality is that when you are shut down, you are shut down. TRT dose still means u r shut down.
Even blasting HCG is gonna make you shut down if u do it too long.
Only the clomid and nolva and herbs plus time are gonna bring you back...
BUT, i havent tried HMG yet...that stuff sounds real nice...
PM if please if you have info or what not on HMG, i'm gonna talk to my doc but want some info first...