The downside of turning 40

[eight]

I just had a similar experience at a university teaching hospital clinic. It wasn't as bad as I'd expected, but the three pretty female med students in the exam room didn't help matters. I was in for a testosterone replacement prescription, so I also had to answer dozens of questions about my day-to-day sex life while my pants were down around my ankles. Feeling vulnerable, I was tempted to compensate by boasting of past sexual prowess, but remembering my objective was to walk out with a script in hand, I shared all of the humiliating details of my recently departed libido.

I'm happy to report that the treatment has exceeded expectations. Wonderful stuff. Libido, energy levels and drive have all come back to me and I feel ten years younger. I'd recommend it to anyone over the age of 40. The Testosterone is not too bad either.

Very interesting. Please share what medications you got. If you dont want to do it on the board, send PM

I don't mind sharing. I'm pleased with the results so I welcome the opportunity to pontificate. I'm just getting testosterone, injectable, 200mg per week.

Never had any problems before, but a blown out thyroid (hypothyroid) and being idle after a motorcycle wreck left my libido lacking and my testosterone levels lowered to 130 and falling. I saw the doctor with complaints about listlessness and the sudden disappearance of my once raging libido and was sent to a urologist. Got the script three months ago and everything's been fantastic since then.

Turgid and pantsless is how I spend my days now. Not really, but my energy levels are up, attitude is better, I'm back to working out and my wife is happy and she's cut back on the shopping. I know it's not sustainable, so I'm dialing back on dosages as I get back into shape. Being at optimal weight will probably do just as much as the injections have done and being in good physical shape through lots of cardio will only add to it.

I know that my results are better than average for those who undergo this treatment, but if you're over 40, you feel sluggish and you miss your libido, chances are your testosterone levels are fucked. There's a lot more affected by your T-levels than just your sex drive.

Your only telling us half the story. What type of testerone are you on, What were your total test , free test and E2 levels before and after the blood tests, assuming you had them.

[Walter White]

Your only telling us half the story. What type of testerone are you on, What were your total test , free test and E2 levels before and after the blood tests, assuming you had them.

Half the story?

I'm using testosterone cypionate. Self injected as per doctors instructions. Of course I had all of my blood tests done, including B12. Don't have my labs in front of me, so I don't know the exact levels offhand, but I know "free" was < 50 pg/mL . My "total" testosterone was somewhere < 130 ng/dL. LDL cholesterol levels were good, however HDL cholesterol levels were low.

I have no idea what E2 means.

You sound like an expert on this stuff. Usually only body builders are that knowledgeable. No?

[eight]

I have no idea what E2 means.

You sound like an expert on this stuff. Usually only body builders are that knowledgeable. No?

No not a body builder nor very knowledgeable. Only studied it as much as I can, as I have been on HRT for over 12 years. Done the creams, pellets and various injectables.
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E2 = Estrogen... Testosterone is often converted into estrogen by the body, which is why you see so many men that have ''man tits '' and excess fat. Sometimes men dont need testosterone therapy, just a anti estrogen.. Why would you take more test when it is only being converted to E2.

The biggest problem is doctors are so busy pushing customers in and out of their surgery to make money, they dont want to do more studing to specialise in hormone replacement therapy.

http://www.mesomorphosis.com

[eight]

Here is another site with good infomation.
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http://www.renewman.com

[eight]

I have no idea what E2 means.

You sound like an expert on this stuff. Usually only body builders are that knowledgeable. No?

No not a body builder nor very knowledgeable. Only studied it as much as I can, as I have been on HRT for over 12 years. Done the creams, pellets and various injectables.
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E2 = Estrogen... Testosterone is often converted into estrogen by the body, which is why you see so many men that have ''man tits '' and excess fat. Sometimes men dont need testosterone therapy, just a anti estrogen.. Why would you take more test when it is only being converted to E2.

The biggest problem is doctors are so busy pushing customers in and out of their surgery to make money, they dont want to do more studing to specialise in hormone replacement therapy.

http://www.mesomorphosis.com

Sorry, I may have told a little white lie. I do have a set of lifting weights, that I leave infront of the tv set.
I look at them every day and i have found my eyesight is getting stronger. I guess that makes me a bodybuilder???

[johnny99]

If you are taking Testosterone make sure you get regular PSA tests. Testosterone does not cause Prostate cancer but if you have the cancer the hormones will make the cancer grow very fast. Be careful.

johnny

[earl]

I had the same thing happen to me at camp. But he wasn't a doctor and it wasn't no finger.

[eire]

I just had a similar experience at a university teaching hospital clinic....
....I'm happy to report that the treatment has exceeded expectations. Wonderful stuff. Libido, energy levels and drive have all come back to me and I feel ten years younger. I'd recommend it to anyone over the age of 40. The Testosterone is not too bad either.

Thanks for sharing Walter. An interesting little story. I'm just curious what country the hospital was in.

To the OP; a humorous topic that created some enjoyable reading.

[vladimir]

Sorry, I may have told a little white lie. I do have a set of lifting weights, that I leave infront of the tv set.I look at them every day and i have found my eyesight is getting stronger. I guess that makes me a bodybuilder???

Eye'd say so.

[scoffer]

Slightly to the left of the topic - however men's health is an issue that we all tend to ignore.
The fact that I'm sitting here typing away whilst sitting on a cushion is a testament to that.

Blocked sweat gland on my testical ( I thought it was an ingrown hair and ignored it for 8 months )
Started off as a small bump about 1-2 mm in width, kept getting bigger so when it got to the stage of being a 3rd testicle off to the quack I go.

Antibiotics did not work so on the 3rd visit he pulls out a knife and cuts it out,
It was a local anesthetic so I got to watch it all, I almost cried when he picked up one of my two best friends - stuck the knife in and proceeded to gut it like he was cleaning a fish. At the end of the procedure there was this hairy lump of flesh in a specimen jar ready to be sent to pathology for the usual tests.

Sewing it all back together was another wonder to behold, that was until 3 days later when the stitch's burst and everything got misplaced and ended up residing in the crotch of my jocks. I've now got an ulcerated blob of flesh for a testicle and walk funny.

My point in all of this is that most guys ignore health issues until they fester to such a point that you cannot ignore them.
By the time they do act, it's to late and a simple procedure becomes a nightmare.

Next time you go to the quack, make sure you get a proper physical, include things like blood tests for diabetes and liver function, check hormone / testosterone levels, have the guy stick his finger up your arse ( remember to bring flowers ).

We're not a bullet proof as we think and the older you get the longer things take to heal !

[connecticuter]

Yikes!

Scoffer, take it easy and get well soon.

[cambod]

Slightly to the left of the topic - however men's health is an issue that we all tend to ignore.
The fact that I'm sitting here typing away whilst sitting on a cushion is a testament to that.

Blocked sweat gland on my testical ( I thought it was an ingrown hair and ignored it for 8 months )
Started off as a small bump about 1-2 mm in width, kept getting bigger so when it got to the stage of being a 3rd testicle off to the quack I go.

Antibiotics did not work so on the 3rd visit he pulls out a knife and cuts it out,
It was a local anesthetic so I got to watch it all, I almost cried when he picked up one of my two best friends - stuck the knife in and proceeded to gut it like he was cleaning a fish. At the end of the procedure there was this hairy lump of flesh in a specimen jar ready to be sent to pathology for the usual tests.

Sewing it all back together was another wonder to behold, that was until 3 days later when the stitch's burst and everything got misplaced and ended up residing in the crotch of my jocks. I've now got an ulcerated blob of flesh for a testicle and walk funny.

My point in all of this is that most guys ignore health issues until they fester to such a point that you cannot ignore them.
By the time they do act, it's to late and a simple procedure becomes a nightmare.

Next time you go to the quack, make sure you get a proper physical, include things like blood tests for diabetes and liver function, check hormone / testosterone levels, have the guy stick his finger up your arse ( remember to bring flowers ).

We're not a bullet proof as we think and the older you get the longer things take to heal !

Christ! U need to put a warning at the top of a post like that! I might not be able to finish my happy pizza now....

[the_purple_turtle]

Slightly to the left of the topic -

Is it still hanging to the left?

Hope it's a speedy recovery.

[SunSan]

Jesus Christ, Scoff! Get well soon!

[johnny99]

Scoffer,

Get some extra strong antibiotics number one. Then get a sharp knife or new razor blade and lance that puppy and squeeze all the crap out. Maybe have a few cocktails first. Don't let it go or else it will turn into blood poisoning which is nastier. Nothing like operating on yourself Civil War surgeon style.

johnny