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Testosterone Level

The average testosterone level is between 300 to 1000 ng/dL; anything below 300 ng/dL is considered a low testosterone level. A decrease in testosterone level is likely to affect the appearance and sexual drive of a male. Reduced libido, less semen, erectile dysfunction, fatigue, loss of hair and muscle mass, decreased memory and bone mass, reduction in the size of testicles, etc., are the signs of low testosterone level.

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How does Finasteride 1 mg cause male infertility?

Query: Hello doctor, If high testosterone levels mean higher sexual drive, how come Finasteride 1 mg causes infertility in men? Thanks.  Read Full »


Dr. Sharath Kumar. C

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Your assumption is not correct. Finasteride is an oral tablet available in several brand names such as Proscar and Propecia. It is also available as a generic drug in some places. Uses of Finasteride are; 1) Finasteride is used to treat the symptoms of an enlarged...  Read Full »

I am suffering from venous leakage, erectile dysfunction, and low testosterone. Please help.

Query: Hi doctor, I am suffering from venous leakage, erectile dysfunction, and low testosterone. Please suggest medicine to resolve venous leakage and increase the testosterone level. I had taken testosterone therapy six months before and had got a penile doppler sonography test. Thank you.  Read Full »


Dr. Raveendran S R

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. According to your complaints, you may have erectile dysfunction. Tablets and injections can rectify low testosterone. Kindly let me know what kind of treatment you are on. Did you repeat the test after the medication? I suggest you plan for r...  Read Full »

Is erectile dysfunction a common side effect of tablet Finasteride?

Query: Hello doctor, I have been taking Finasteride 5 mg per day for more than a year, and now, I have started getting side effects like low libido, erectile dysfunction, and excess abdominal fat. I did not get a complete blood investigation. I just did a test to check the hormonal profile, and the resu...  Read Full »


Dr. Thiyagarajan. T

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Low libido can happen with Finasteride. You must be aware that some people report sexual symptoms even after stopping Finasteride. The rise in estradiol is surprising, and it may or may not be due to Finasteride. The other changes in SHBG (sex hormone binding globulin)...  Read Full »

Can low testosterone cause fatigue and increased heart rate?

Query: Hi doctor, I am a 21 year old male, and I am studying nutritional science. Over the past year, I have been experiencing these symptoms. I have a fast pounding heart, especially after a night of drinking. The following morning, I always wake up early to a pounding heart, and it scares me. This happen...  Read Full »


Dr. Sagar Ramesh Makode

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. As your BMI (body mass index) is 34, in obesity, the decreased levels of testosterone-binding protein cause a decrease in the total testosterone levels, but not the normal free level. Before we evaluate you for low testosterone, we need to confirm it by doing free te...  Read Full »

How to know whether my erectile dysfunction is due to physical or mental cause?

Query: Hello doctor, I am 30 years old. I have erectile dysfunction. I do not know whether it is due to physical or mental cause. I eat very healthily. I do not smoke or drink and exercise around five times a week. I quit porn about six months ago. I have morning wood, maybe only once a month, and it does ...  Read Full »


Dr. Samer Sameer Juma Ali Altawil

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Loss of erection or reduced erection has many causes like chronic disease, diabetes, antidepressants, and anti-hypertension medications, in addition to alcohol and smoking and psychological reasons. For a fit man like you, it seems to be psychological as there might be st...  Read Full »

I have been told to have weak penile muscles. Please help.

Query: Hi doctor,I am a 30 year old male. My height is 5'7" and weight is 79 kg. I recently did some tests and the findings are as follows. Testosterone 239 ng/dL, HDL 24 mg/dL, VLDL 60 mg/dL, triglycerides 302 mg/dL, Vitamin D 29 ng/dL, Vitamin B12 164 pg/mL and HbA1c 5.2%. My BP is under control. I also ...  Read Full »


Dr. Seikhoo Bishnui

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Considering your age, the Normal Testosterone Levels should be around 270-1000 ng/dL. The report of yours shows lower levels. Obesity or overweight is one of the important reasons for low laboratory levels of testosterone. Semen analysis can tell if you can have a ...  Read Full »

Is erection problem due to recreational drugs reversible?

Query: Hello doctor, I have never experienced ED before, but after a recent eight-day vacation where I consumed recreational drugs during this time and had sleep deprivation, I now cannot get my penis hard. Note that I am not a usual drug user, which was more of a one-off binge. However, I have had simila...  Read Full »


Dr. Samer Sameer Juma Ali Altawil

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Erectile dysfunction has many causes like recreational drugs, alcohol, Amphetamines, Barbiturates, Cocaine, Marijuana, Heroin, and Nicotine. Those I think can cause it. Maintain a good lifestyle like a healthy diet and abstinence from drugs can reverse the issue. I need y...  Read Full »

Can Melatonin be taken with Diltiazem?

Query: Hi doctor,I am 67 years old. I am taking Diltiazem 120 mg twice daily. It was given to me when I had borderline hypertrophy of the heart due to undiagnosed sleep apnea. I also take it when I have tachycardia once or twice a year. It was not given to me for high blood pressure. When my doctor examine...  Read Full »


Dr. Artur Holubka

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Diltiazem is not given in a high dose to cause serious disturbance in you. Melatonin interferes with testosterone production. Melatonin deficiency initiates or aggravates the clinical course of all somatic pathologies. It also leads to testosterone deficiency at any age...  Read Full »

Is height determined by genetics?

Query: Hi doctor, I am 18 years and two months old. I am 5'11. My father is 6'3, and my mother is 5'7. My younger sister is 5'11. I was wondering if I will get any taller and if I will hit another growth spurt. I have tiny and skinny hands and wrists and have been sleeping a lot for the past 3 to 4 months...  Read Full »


Dr. Rahul Ramji Kackar

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have seen the images (attachment removed to protect the patient's identity), and I do not find any problem. It is hard to predict if you will gain any height further, considering your family history and height. About the beard, I will suggest some medicine; if no ...  Read Full »

I am not able to feel anything while having sex, but I am fine by myself. Please help.

Query: Hello doctor, I lost my virginity to my girlfriend and we have had sex multiple times but I can not finish. I can barely feel anything after about a minute, I am able to finish only by myself.  Read Full »


Dr. Raveendran S R

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Loss of libido can be due to a variety of reasons such as urine infection which can be diagnosed by complete urine examination and pelvis ultrasound; hormonal disturbances like low testosterone, low levels of thyroid, and high levels of prolactin. Obesity can also be li...  Read Full »

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