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Low Testosterone Level

The normal range of testosterone in men is between 250 ng/dL and 1100 ng/dL. Low levels of testosterone in men causes decreased sex drive, weight gain, depression, fatigue, and less body hair. The levels of testosterone fall as a man ages, but some conditions like AIDS, alcoholism, and liver disease can also cause it.

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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 »


Dr. Ashok Kumar

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 »


Dr. Aditya Gupta

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 »


Dr. Ashok Kumar

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 »


Dr. Shaikh Sadaf

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 »


Dr. Seikhoo Bishnui

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 »


Dr. Ashaq Hussain Parrey

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 »


Dr. Seikhoo Bishnui

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 »


Dr. Ashok Kumar

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 »

Is there any natural way to treat low libido?

Query: Hi doctor, I have a low libido for a few years now, and I finally went to a doctor to get a checkup done. The testosterone level was 278 ng/dL, hemoglobin was 12.3 g/dL (thalassemia minor carrier), and hematocrit was 40.5%. The doctor has prescribed 50 mg Clomiphene citrate daily for three months be...  Read Full »


Dr. Ashok Kumar

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concerns about low libido. First of all, I like to inform you that rather than total testosterone free testosterone is a more reliable test to determine the adequacy of male sex hormone (testosterone). Secondly, stress managemen...  Read Full »

My libido got reduced after my wedding. What to do?

Query: Hi doctor, Before my marriage, my libido was very high. But, my libido has reduced after the wedding. It has been only one month since my wedding. Please suggest some medicines to overcome it.  Read Full »


Dr. Ashok Kumar

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concerns. I like to inform you that if there is some stress, then libido comes down. We all are aware that marriage itself brings lots of responsibility and stress, which could be the reason for your low libido.The second important th...  Read Full »

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