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Testosterone Deficiency
by: Bob on Thu, Aug 23 2007
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At my age, 68, and with hypertension I was somewhat skeptical when my doctor suggested a testerone [testosterone] test and supplementation.

I have so far had one injection of 200 (whatevers), since my level was down to 250, with 5 more scheduled every other week for a total of 6 injections. After 12 weeks I will have the bloodwork done again ($725 each time) to see if my liver and PSA are normal. Cancer is a real concern, here.

So far, the only thing I have noticed is increased energy to perform those little chores around the house I’ve been putting off. Saturday, I spent much of the day down in our crawl space, rebuilding the vent system for our clothes dryer. (100+ degrees outside.) That done, today I installed a new undercounter water filter system in the kitchen. I had dreaded doing these, for various reasons. It just felt like the time to do it.

I have complained to my doctor about ED for some time, now, blaming much of it on the Beta blockers I have been taking. He placed me on ACE Inhibitors, saying it should help. Well, it hasn’t. So, hoping the testerone [testosterone] would be the ticket, I have to report, that it hasn’t helped any. Yet. Since the test is only for 12 weeks, I wonder what it means if it does help, once this test is over.

The only side effect I’ve noticed is a sore butt. The nurse said she will alternate sides. LOL. That should help a lot. I’ll try to report back here when the test is over.
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  1. Mon, Sep 10 2007
    Have you experienced any symptoms of depression or mood swings since you have been dealing with lower testosterone levels?...Read
  2. Mon, Sep 10 2007
    I do not have credentials but I doubt a vasectomy has any thing to do with causing low testosterone A vasectomy involves severing the tube that del...Read
  3. Tue, Sep 04 2007
    I have a similar, but bit higher testosterone level and for the past year use androjel. My question relates to why the low level occurs. I received a ...Read
  4. Tue, Sep 04 2007
    How I wish that my testoterone level was that high. Mine is only 69 I hear your concern about the finances. Medicare and your supplement may not cov...Read
  5. Sat, Sep 01 2007
    I am in my early 40's and have been diagnosed w/ hypogonadism since I was 27. I have taken the shots and I can tell you there are better options! Th...Read

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    I bought this product like everyone else, after reading many articles from professional bodybuilders, describing it as a pro-testosterone wonder. The first time that I took a capsule was with a full bottle of water on an empty stomach. The promise was to feel a boost of energy within minutes, the only thing that I felt was dizziness cramps, and my body was shaking. [more..]

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