We have known for a while that my husband'stestosterone level is low. That was reconfirmed with bloodwork the other day. Free testosterone is WAY low.
I know his PCP will recommend the topical gel that you rub on your shoulders.
I'm wondering if this has worked for others, and/or if there are other ways to successfully increase testosterone levels? I have read about implantable pellets--any experience with this?
Also, any natural rememdies that will increase testosterone?
Thanks! I think tackling this could be very important for my husband.
Viva
Posted by Tickn (Member # 11590) on :
Hi Viva, When I first began treatment, my testosterone was very low also. Instead of just providing extra testosterone, my llmd had me take 3 hgh shots over a 6 day period and rechecked my levels. It turned out my levels were low due to my pituatary gland. He perscribed 3 months of clomiphene and my testosterone jumped from very low to high. I was able to stop taking the clomiphene in 2 months and it has remained on the upper end of normal since(almost a year) Please have your doc check as to why it's low. Best of Luck, Ken
Posted by SForsgren (Member # 7686) on :
The topical gel is probably the best way to go
Posted by cottonbrain (Member # 13769) on :
hi guys, several years ago my hubby did the topical testosterone gel.
from a wife's point of view: be careful, too much of the gel can alter your personality, make you irritable, nervous -- try starting with half the dose
Posted by David95928 (Member # 3521) on :
My pituitary disruption seems to be permanent. So, I take hcg on a continuing basis. Being on exogenous testosterone makes me want to get into fistfights (at 145 lbs, 5'8" age 58!!!).