2006-11-21 20:11:21 · 7 answers · asked by kyoma 1 in Health ➔ Men's Health
Testosterone is used for many different things. Treats erectile dysfunction caused by low testosterone, with type 2 diabetes, can treat depression, fatigue, or turn back the aging clock. Boost sex drive?
Testosterone levels tend to decline gradually in men, starting in early middle age. The popular perception, and one trumpeted throughout Sullivan's piece, is that this decline is a cause of the typical decrease in energy, edge, and sex drive that often accompanies aging.
But there is simply no scientific data to support a cause-and-effect relationship between the (slow) decline in testosterone experienced during normal aging and a negative impact on libido, sexual performance, or level of energy. Furthermore, even the temporary declines in testosterone experienced by many men during periods of stress (traffic jams, a poor evaluation by a superior) typically do not appear to make any long-term difference in their libido and performance, either.
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2006-11-21 20:30:05 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am 62 and take testosterone daily. I rub it on my shoulder. My testosterone is within the normal range and after taking it for several years my normal range has increase by 20%. It has done nothing for my sexual drive which has always been good. What it has really helped was my short term memory.
I had been taking sleeping medication and it effected my short term memory and the testosterone has brought my short term memory back to where it was when I was in my 40's
As far as normal ranges for men, if a man needs to increase his testosterone for muscle tone or memory it works fine. If a man has a severe deficiency it will increase both his circulating free and bound testosterone. If a guy has been taking it and has found no relief for his problem I would suggest he search for another answer like a pre-cursor to testosterone such as androsteinedione.
2006-11-21 21:17:15 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You do not take testosterone unless you have a deficiency. So go get a blood test. But realize that taking testosterone may not help erectile dysfunction despite being slightly deficient. Also, if you have a liver problem or you drink a significant amount of alcohol or take potentially liver toxic drugs, this may be problematic. Lastly, you will need to get a regular psa test, because testosterone and prostate cancer don't mix well.
2006-11-21 20:27:49 · answer #3 · answered by michalakd 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It would be dangerous. External testosterone can turn off your testicles from producing its own testosterone and lead to infertility. And 14 his body is still developing and he is risking a lifelong dependency on external testosterone. He should see a medical professional if there really is a problem. There are medicines used for female infertility that when used on men triggers the body to produce more testosterone.
2016-05-22 12:48:51 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on what he's taking it for. Testosterone is only given if there's a proven testosterone deficiency. It is a very powerful substance.
2006-11-21 20:15:06 · answer #5 · answered by Richard B 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've heard weight loss and more energy but only if you need to take testosterone. I've also heard it can be harmful. I'd ask your doctor if you should be taking it.
2006-11-21 20:14:14 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
increased sexual interest and possibly more easily to get an erection
2006-11-21 20:15:05 · answer #7 · answered by Roy Munson 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋