He originally went to the doctor as his mood has changed dramatically over the past 8-10 months. His sex drive has disappeared although he does manage to maintain erections. He is suffering from depression. Has extreme mood swings. The doctor perscribed Lexapro originally and since we found out the blood test results talked about putting him on testosterone replacement. Hubby refused this. He is under the impression this was just to improve sexual function. I researched a little on the internet but would love any feedback from any men with same experience. He is only 30. It is my belief hormone replacement may help in many other areas other than increased libedo. I am also concerned about the high blood sugar. I had read on the internet that low testosterone and high blood sugar were both at risk factors for diabetes. My husband seems to think its really not that big of a deal except that it now explains why his sex drive has disappeared. Thanks for your time.
2007-03-19 02:58:17 · 3 answers · asked by Mum3grls 3 in Health ➔ Men's Health
I think you have misunderstood my question.....I am not concerned about his libedo....The websites I have looked at have a link between low testosterone and high blood sugar....they also state that depression...severe mood swings and the anger outbursts can all be related to low testosterone....and that low testosterone and high blood sugar are risks for diabetes.....maybe I should just add that his sugar was in the high normal range.....which for my comfort is still too high......but his testosterone levels were really really low.....this was not a question about how to increase his libedo....but more so on could hormone therapy be what he needs instead of taking anti-depressants
2007-03-19 09:12:34 · update #1
The low testosterone could account for all of his symptoms and he would be much better taking the testosterone supplement than the Lexapro.
He needs to be careful of his blood glucose levels if he continues to refuse the testosterone replacement. You are right that he will be prone to diabetes and lots more health problems.
2007-03-19 04:32:20 · answer #1 · answered by huggz 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
These are classic symptoms of Diabetes. Especially the thirst and lack of energy. However it is by no means certain. A doctor will give you a fasting blood test to check your sugar levels and if this shows a problem then you will have another which involves taking blood, drinking a glucose mixture and then after 2 hours you have another blood sample taken. The 2 samples are compared and then you will know if your problem is diabetes. I went through this process and was diagnose with diabetes but with sensible eating, exercise and so on I have been fine for the past 4 years.
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2016-05-20 10:35:05 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If his blood sugar is high, he should have a complete workup for diabetes risk. Diabetes is nothing to fool around with. One of my friends just left the hospital after a three month stay, during which all the toes were amputated from his right foot. A relative went blind from it and later died of diabetes-related kidney failure.
I really think he needs to see another doctor. There's a lot more at stake than his libido!
2007-03-19 06:29:35 · answer #4 · answered by Maple 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋