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Can hormonal therapy help my friend overcome hypogonadism?
Query: Hello doctor, My 25-year-old friend has recently been diagnosed with hypogonadism, and I am seeking guidance on the available treatments and potential side effects. Could you share insights into the medications or testosterone therapy options that are commonly prescribed for this condition? Consider... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. Yes, actually, in such cases, I suggest hormonal therapy (method of treating the patients with hormone supplement, which the body lacks in production), but we need to find out which hormone deficiency is there and at w... Read Full »
I have been suffering from premature ejaculation and low testosterone level. Please help.
Query: Hi doctor,I got married three years ago. My sexual health was good, but in one year, I got premature ejaculation, and I did not have the feeling to have sex. My testosterone level is low, and my prolactin hormone is high. Please suggest what is best for me.Kindly help. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Based on the information you provided, it sounds like you may be experiencing a combination of sexual health concerns. Here are some suggestions: Address low testosterone: Low testosterone, also known as hypogonadism, can contribute to decr... Read Full »
I am experiencing low libido. Please help.
Query: Hi doctor, I am a 33 year old male, who has schizophrenia and depression from the last 12 years. My current problem is low libido and erection-related issues. I do not wish to take any medicine like Viagra or other similar medicines. Please suggest a medicine which can cure my problem. I also need h... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concerns. From the available description, these are the following things which are responsible for decreased libido and erection problem such as Obesity, Diabetes, High blood pressure and medications, Low testosterone level. I sugge... Read Full »
Antidepressants are not helping me. Please suggest.
Query: Hello doctor,I am 65 years old, and I have seen a few psychiatrists from a young age. I have taken a lot of antidepressants. In the past, I have been on Anafranil, Zoloft, Aropax, Cymbalta, Pristiq, Lithium, Avanza, Amitryptiline, Allegron, Tofranil, and Luvox. I have not been on any antipsychotic o... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. If the testosterone levels are low, then it needs to be treated. Also, you get a thyroid profile test, and vitamin D levels as a problem in them can also present similarly. There are plenty of treatment options available. You can discuss with your treating psychiatri... Read Full »
How to correct my loss of sex drive and poor erection due to Finasteride?
Query: Hi doctor, I took Finasteride when I was 27 years old. It shattered me as a man. It has been four years, and now I am 31 years old. Things have not gotten better. I have all the symptoms of low testosterone. I feel I have lost my height, and my feet have shrunk. My penis and testes have gotten small... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concerns. First of all, I like to assure you that there are multiple treatment options available for Finasteride-induced sexual dysfunction, and there is a little to worry about. Before I proceed to recommend any treatment, I req... Read Full »
My testosterone levels are low, and I have epilepsy. Can I take medications to correct testosterone?
Query: Hello doctor, I have very low testosterone; my level was 141 ng/dl. I am epileptic, and I work out six days a week, and I am in great shape. I have a great food regimen and drink plenty of water. I got a blood panel that I can send you. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I just read your query, and from what you have attached (attachments removed to protect the patient's identity), your testosterone level was 538 ng/dl. Besides, your epilepsy can put you at high risk if you try to take testosterone. Also, your fatigue and tiredness can ... Read Full »
Do mild venous incompetence in penis require any treatment?
Query: Hi doctor, I am suffering from erectile dysfunction. I had a few tests recently. I had a blood test to check male hormone profile and the result is as follows. Testosterone 1.77 ng/mL (range 2.70-10.20 ng/mL), FSH 3.78 mlU/mL (range 1.7-12.0 mlU/mL), LH 3.24 mlU/mL (range 2.0-12.0 mlU/mL) and TSH... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern and would like to tell you that though there is problem, but that can be corrected. There is no need to worry. Your testosterone is low and this could be the reason for low sex drive. This can be treated by testosterone injection by a good... Read Full »
My fiancee has low sex drive. What could be the reason?
Query: Hello doctor, My 29-year-old fiancee has a very low sex drive. Please suggest a remedy. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I went through your query. There are many causes of a low sexual drive. Let me mention a few important causes: Compatibility problems: Compatibility problems are one of the most important factors. A couple in a happy relationship does not usually get libido-relat... Read Full »
Is it possible to cure my low sexual drive by testosterone levels?
Query: Hi doctor, I am a 30 year old male, who weighs 115 kg, and I am 6.3 feet tall. I got married, but I do not know about my problem when I got married, I do not have sexual desire, and I do not feel like touching my wife. So, I went to a doctor, who did some tests and told me that my testosterone is on... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. The testosterone level at your age should be around 500 ng/dL, so 229 ng/dL is very low. This could be the reason for poor libido in your case. I suggest visiting a good endocrinologist for evaluation to find out the reason for low testosterone. If no cause is found, t... Read Full »
I am depressed; I have sexual dysfunction, no erection, and a low sexual desire. What to do?
Query: Hello doctor, I am suffering from anxiety and depression. I have palpitation and breathlessness. I am taking Panazep 25, Bupron 150 and Dicorate 500. I have sexual dysfunction, no erection, and a low desire. My doctor prescribed me Sildenafil 50 but, I am worried about its side effects. Please sugg... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concerns. There could be the following reasons for an erection problem:Ongoing anxiety and depression: The proper treatment of anxiety and depression will rectify this issue. Panazep (Paroxetine) is known to cause sexual dysfunctio... Read Full »