Any one know an otc, herbal, home remedies, etc, for raising testerone levels in a post-hysterctomy 55 yr old?

Question

I was on estra test & then estrodiaol + methyl test. (so I could control the ratio) for several yrs, initially, after my hyst. because my libido was at zero & I had "homicidal PMS symptoms". I now take 3mg (but 3.5 is better) estradiol--I've tried many times to reduce this amt. Any less than 3 & a miriad of symptoms return. I've been off the testosterone for ~5 yrs because of cost & doctors are reluctant to prescribe. I really need something, my poor hubby hasn't had a decent lay in over a year! (which is not to say I haven't "taken care of his needs"--albeit, less than monthly.--poor guy, he's 12 yrs younger than I & well...) I've had some kickass health issues for 3-4 months & on-off for yrs. & he's thoughtful about not bringing up sex then. Now that I'm feeling better, my libido has just barely awakened enough to know it's not enough. I do light to moderate exercise, I eat reasonably healthy, I'm 12-15 lbs overwt.(at 5'8") & labs are good, w/cholest. a tad high. Ideas?

Answer 1

You can try DHEA, it is a precursor hormone to Testerone. It is available in any drug store on the supplement isle. Why is your doctor so reluctant to prescribe testerone, if your levels are below normal. There is a testosterone cream applied to the skin that bypasses the liver if that is your doctors concern. Otherwise I would get a new doctor.

Answer 2

I've read that fenugreek tea gives not only sexual energy but it also has a way of cleansing the system. Also some foods have been said to have aphrodisiacal effects aiding with sexual energy. Here are a few of them: ginseng, celery, oysters, peaches, honey, parsley, cayenne pepper, bran cereals and truffles, passion fruit. I hope this helps you out. I also have a few recipies for increasing desire, if you would like them. You can get ahold of me on Yahoo Messenger under psyko_steve2006.

Answer 3

what the hell does that mean