Testosterone is a primary male sex hormone, which is made by the testicles. This hormone is responsible for the development of male reproductive organs like testes and prostate, and it also promotes secondary sexual characteristics like body hair, hoarse voice, etc. It is also made in the female ovaries but in a very less amount.
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Can masturbation addiction result in lost interest in sex?
Query: Hi doctor,I am 37 years old, married and having two kids. My daughter is 8 years old and son is 4.6 years. I got married 9 years before. For the last 2 to 3 years that is after my second baby I am facing issue in our sexual relationship. I have lost desire, lack of interest, low libido, erectile dys... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Masturbation does not cause any adverse effects on potency. If you are enjoying masturbation, then no need to worry. This also proves that you have libido, but you are not much enjoying sexual intercourse. You have to find ways to enjoy sexual intercourse. Spend a ... Read Full »
I have low testosterone. Can varicocele correction help?
Query: Hi doctor, I am 34 years old. My height is 5'11' and weight is 90 kg. I have been facing erectile dysfunction for the past three years. I visited an andrologist and he did various tests. All are good except that my testosterone levels are low. My doctor suggested that it should be due to varicocele.... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I do not think erectile dysfunction is caused by mild varicocele. In case, if it was moderate to high grade of varicocele, then we can expect a reversal of the problem on the correction of varicocele. Regarding low testosterone, varicose could be the reason. It is possib... Read Full »
Which are the tests to be taken to know hormonal imbalance?
Query: Hi doctor, My problem is that I am having man boobs and love handles. They just will not go away. I workout and reduced a lot of fat, but the fat in this area is stubborn. I want to know whether there is any hormonal imbalance in my body like high content of estrogen. What tests should I undergo to ... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. This is called gynecomastia which is quite common and needs treatment due to cosmetic reasons. First of all, this may be natural following obesity or due to hormonal imbalance inside you. You need a checkup whether there is any hormonal imbalance. A testicular examinatio... Read Full »
Query: Hi doctor, I am a 20 year old male and I do not want to do a MTF transition. However, I would like to stop my body from being affected by testosterone. I just turned 20 and as I grow older my body will continue to produce testosterone which will change my body into something more manly and cause me ... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. First let me make sure that I have understood your query. Basically you are a male and want to remain as a male but you need to avoid the manly transition and retain your feminine look. Please correct me if I am wrong. Well, there are many ways to do that. But what is i... Read Full »
How to recognize symptoms of testosterone imbalance?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 30-year-old male. I would like to ask the following questions: What is the typical range of testosterone levels in adult males, and how do these levels change with age? What are the common symptoms and signs associated with both low and high testosterone levels? How can on... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. In adult males, the typical testosterone levels range between 300-1000 ng/dL. However, slight variations may occur due to differences in laboratory methods and calibration controls. Testosterone levels generally decline with age. Sympt... Read Full »
The girl used her saliva for lubrication. Can I be HIV positive?
Query: Hello doctor,My question is regarding possible HIV exposure six weeks ago. The condom protected vaginal and oral although she did masturbate me without a condom and used spit for lubrication. I took the fourth generation ELISA at four weeks and five weeks and both were negative. I was on a testoster... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I am pleased to help you with your concern. The risk of transmission of the HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) in the scenario you have described is extremely low, even if your sexual partner was an infected carrier. There is very little evidence to support a high t... Read Full »
Besides weight management, what to do to improve my testosterone levels?
Query: Hi doctor, I am a 28 year old male. My height is 5’10”, and weight is 280 lbs. Yes, I know that I am overweight and I am addressing the issue. I recently performed some blood work on myself, so I could have a baseline as I have started a new ketogenic diet. Before 15 days, I ordered a CBC with d... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have reviewed your reports. Your free testosterone is on the lower side and lipids are not much abnormal. Your problem is excessive fat in the body that converts testosterone to estrogen. You also may have fatty liver causing low SHBG (sex hormone-binding globulin). ... Read Full »
Query: Hello, doctor,I am 24 years old, and I do not believe that I have any serious health issues. However, I am experiencing a problem where my penis is not getting hard enough when I attempt to engage in sexual activity. As a result, I am unable to penetrate. I find this situation embarrassing, and I am... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. You may be experiencing erectile dysfunction (ED). Possible reasons for ED include: Stress related to work or family responsibilities, and night duties - Consider incorporating regular exercise and yoga into your routine to help mana... Read Full »
How does a urologist diagnose low testosterone?
Query: Hi doctor, We are planning for a baby but I have a low sex drive. I am having sex twice a month. I have fatigue, stress, and low energy. I am standing for almost ten hours a day due to my job. After doing our routine check-up, we are planning to do IVF (In vitro fertilization). The doctor advised me... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, I am glad you chose icliniq for your medical-related queries. I understand your concern and will try to help you with it. I have gone through the sent reports (attachment removed to protect patient identity). Please mention the months planned for having a baby. All the parameters are fine excep... Read Full »
I accidentally took three shots of Nebido. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, I have accidentally taken three 1000 mg (milligram) shots of Nebido (Testosterone undecanoate) about once a month before. I realized it should have been every 10 to 14 weeks instead. Can this cause any issues? Please help. Thank you. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read the query, and I can understand your concern. Please help me with a few details so that I can understand what is going on: Why were you prescribed testosterone injections? Who prescribed them? Are you diabetic or hypertensive? Have you had any s... Read Full »
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