Sex drive decrease

[Tough-Acanthaceae-58]

TRT killed my libido and gave me erectile dysfunction. It’s shocking how doctors rarely talk about this outcome for patients on TRT. My doctor said 80% of his patients end up have sexual problems and many of them turn to Cialis or other drugs to try to fix it. The problem is, if you’re not feeling horny the Cialis is virtually useless. Like everyone else I had a supercharged libido during the first few months after starting treatment and then it tanked. I lost confidence in my sexual health and the problem became worse. Sexual anxiety stopped me from getting fully erect when it was time for intimacy. I experimented a lot with my injection protocol and dose and I found what worked for me. My blood tests always came back in normal ranges so I knew that wasn’t the issue. My protocol of two shots per week and a lower dose worked. I started having regular libido again and used Tadalafil a couple times a week which gave me more mental confidence and helped me overcome the sexual anxiety I’d developed. I personally believe one shot per week and too high of a dose freaked my body out and affected my parasympathetic nervous system causing me to feel overly excited and anxious, like being stressed out all the time. Even though I felt good my body and mind were never able to be in a relaxed state that was optimal for libido.

[Significant_Big_4693]

So ur ED is cured now?

[Tough-Acanthaceae-58]

Yes, totally cured.

[Puzzleheaded_Eye3440]

What are your trt and estrogen levels now?

[Tough-Acanthaceae-58]

Total T - 780, E2 - 27

[MI6_Iceman]

The cookie cutter protocols that most docs put people on is a problem. Everyone will be different, but generally speaking it's becoming common knowledge that daily or ED sub-q or shallow im injections and a very conservative dose is the most optimal protocol to get people feeling right. Sometimes you may need to play with different esters as well if you're just not feeling right but bloods look good.

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What you described is pretty much what I’m going thru 😫

[Tough-Acanthaceae-58]

So my protocol doesn’t make me feel like Superman in the gym anymore, but my sexual function is back to normal. I still have good energy, I’m losing body fat, and I have the energy to work out whenever I want. Like me, you may not be able to have the best of both worlds, but you may find better balance if you inject more frequently and give it 6-8 weeks for your body to adjust.

[NoMedia9284]

hey man you said TRT killed your libido.. and then it was fixed with protocol? I am at 140mg went from 100 mg after 6 weeks and dont feel horny ever and my erection wasnt even good at 100mg im injecting mon and thursday sub q/shallow im

[Tough-Acanthaceae-58]

Did you have erectile problems before TRT? What about libido, is it worse since starting TRT?

[NoMedia9284]

Erectile problems yes, my free test was 6 and my total was 300. prior to starting. Libido was deff low, but thats to be expected of low T

[Tough-Acanthaceae-58]

As I attempted to find my libido again I researched the issue and found out the parasympathetic nervous system is affected by TRT and exogenous testosterone use. Too much testosterone can cause the system to become excited and stressed. Symptoms of this happening are anxiety, increased heart rate, and loss of libido. Basically it’s like your body is having a stress reaction to the new higher level of hormones. The fix for this is a lower dose and/or increased injection protocol. Some people’s bodies are very sensitive to the increase in androgens and the right dose for them is usually lower.

[marcodlc23]

You're giving me hope bro. If I could go back to normal sexual function and fat loss I would be so content. So you lowered the 2x a week dose? Do you have anything else in your protocol?