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Testosterone Supplement

Testosterone is essential for muscle growth, sexual development, fertility, and fat loss in a male. Aging, lifestyle, and certain medical conditions decrease the level of testosterone. Supplements that boost testosterone include D-aspartic acid, fenugreek, Tribulus Terrestris, vitamin D, ginger, zinc, Ashwagandha, and DHEA (dehydroepiandrosterone).

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What can be done for erectile dysfunction with grade 1 varicocele?

Query: Hi doctor,My T hormone is 157 dl and prolactin is 22. My sperm is 28 million and normal morphology. The scan showed normal testis size but grade l varicocele both sides but I have erection dysfunction and no sensation in my penis.  Read Full »


Dr. Saurabh Subhash Pandya

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Your serum testosterone levels are on the lower side. But the semen analysis is good. So do not take hormone replacement now. If you take testosterone supplementation, chances of decreased sperm count are there. Grade one varicocele does not require treatment unless it ...  Read Full »

I have skin redness and warmth post testosterone injection. Why?

Query: Hello doctor, I administered a testosterone injection into my abdominal fat four days ago, and I have noticed that over the past two days, the area has become warm, and there is a redness around it. I am a 38-year-old male, 6 feet tall, and weigh 196 pounds. Please help. Thank you.  Read Full »


Dr. Sugreev Singh

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. This can occur due to incorrect injection placement. No need to worry as it will improve. I suggest applying Thrombophob ointment (Heparin 50.0 IU and Benzyl nicotinate 2 mg) twice daily for three days; it should resolve. Con...  Read Full »

My sex urge has dropped due to testosterone supplements. Kindly help.

Query: Hello doctor, My age is 26 years. My sex urge has dropped since three months I guess because of testosterone. I had been doing bodybuilding before and was taking testosterone.  Read Full »


Dr. Ramchandra Lamba

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through the problem and understand your concern. Yes, high doses of testosterone can cause a decrease in sexual libido. As it is a well-known fact that testosterone is a must for sexual libido but higher dose can decrease it. Once you stop testosterone, your...  Read Full »

I have suddenly lost my libido, and my erection has also worsened. Can you please help?

Query: Hi doctor, My height is 5'10" feet, and I weigh 169.7 pounds. I have suddenly lost my libido, and my erection has also worsened. Even after taking supplements, my testosterone levels are low. This has been going on for almost a year. I have previously used Tamoxifen, Clomifene, Testosterone Propiona...  Read Full »


Dr. Rajesh Jain

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. Do not worry. Medicines alone will not work. You need to do perineal and pelvic exercises and go for walks regularly. Regularly consume dates, beetroot, jaggery, drumstick, green leafy vegetables, and bananas. Avoid masturbation. Some h...  Read Full »

Is my fatigue related to blood donation?

Query: Hello doctor, I am a 42-year-old male. I had undescended testes from childhood which went untreated (hence I had always been and am on single testis only). The undescended testis still lies in the groin. I used to feel fatigued most of the times over the years, due to which I had difficulty in conce...  Read Full »


Dr. Singh Smrita

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I would like to know as to why you are receiving testosterone replacement therapy. I know that you have mentioned that you have one undescended testis. But many men do not have any problem even when they have a single functional testis. Testosterone replacement thera...  Read Full »

Recently, I have lost the ability to ejaculate. What to do?

Query: Hi doctor, I am a 60 year old male with type 2 diabetes (HbA1c 6.2). Recently, I have lost the ability to ejaculate. Erections are not the problem, just no orgasm or ejaculate. Everything feels right during stimulation but stops short of actually going over the top. I went to a urologist, but he did...  Read Full »


Dr. Saurabh Subhash Pandya

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Poor or absent ejaculation occurs due to medicines for prostate or due to diabetes. In some diabetic patients, there is retrograde ejaculation (into the bladder) or sometimes no ejaculation. This can be confirmed by post ejaculation urine test for sperms.However, this sho...  Read Full »

Is it safe for women to take over-the-counter Testosterone supplements to gain muscles?

Query: Hi doctor, Can women take over-the-counter testosterone supplements meant for men? I am an 18-year-old female hoping it can help me build muscle, but I have a family history of breast cancer, and I do not want to mess with hormones if it is not safe. Please give me your suggestions. Thank you.  Read Full »


Dr. Sugreev Singh

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for writing, and I understand your concern. Yes, taking an over-the-counter testosterone drug can cause hormonal imbalance and can lead to complications. Such as changes in voice, unwanted hair growth, and it can change the breast size, so I would suggest you...  Read Full »

Will the testosterone supplements help in making my testicles round and strong?

Query: Hi doctor,A few months back, I had an accident due to which my both testicles are sagging and loose. I request you suggest safe and best testosterone injection or capsules, which will make both my testicles round and strong like normal people. Will the testosterone injection or capsules affect my na...  Read Full »


Dr. Thiyagarajan. T

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Did you hurt your head also in the accident? Did you check LH (luteinizing hormone) and FSH (follicle-stimulating hormone) along with testosterone? If not, repeat testosterone with LH and FSH. How are your libido and erections? Testosterone injection or capsule will shr...  Read Full »

How to maintain sperm count through treatment?

Query: Hi doctor, I am suffering from hypogonadotropic hypogonadism. I am taking HCG 5000 and HMG 150 injection twice a week. My sperm production has started from azoospermia. We have done IVF and it was successful. My doctor asked to take testosterone injection, but if I take this my sperm production will...  Read Full »


Dr. Deep Dutta

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. HCG (human chorionic gonadotropin) and HMG (human menopausal gonadotropin) are excellent choices to ensure a good sperm production, which is needed for fertility that you have achieved. However, this treatment combination rarely leads to normal testosterone levels, ...  Read Full »

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