Testosterone, Libido Relating To Age

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I have seen the threads on erectile dysfunction and several posts were about medical issues that caused ED.

I am curious for men 45 and over who have no medical issues, exercise, tend to eat right, not overweight and your testosterone is in the normal rage and you are in general good health for your age who have issues with erection for no other reason than age.

Low libido?

And if your testosterone is in the normal range what is the cause for low libido?

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Most men with ED don't actually have ED. Older men are more likely to suffer from erectile dissatisfaction than erectile dysfunction. This means that getting and keeping an erection has become more difficult and is more frustrating than it once was, but it's not impossible.

Do you feel this might be the issue and have you found away to rise above it ;) Any solutions? More intense exercises and/or a better diet?

Has anyone used Everlywell Men’s Test which covers free testosterone, cortisol, DHEA and estradiol.
 

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Over the counter test boosters are worthless. Get the real stuff, and some cialis.

When you say your test levels are in normal range, what exactly is your level? Because what many regular docs consider normal is pretty low, especially as you age.
 

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Over the counter test boosters are worthless. Get the real stuff, and some cialis.

When you say your test levels are in normal range, what exactly is your level? Because what many regular docs consider normal is pretty low, especially as you age.
400 and I’m 60, good shape for my age.
 

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400 and I’m 60, good shape for my age.

400 isnt super low but not optimal.

Health benefits are associated with “optimal” testosterone levels, not “normal for age” level. Optimal testosterone levels mean restoring the Testosterone levels to the top 25% of “normal” range. If the normal range is something like 300-1100 ng/dL, optimal level would mean 800- 1100 ng/dL
 
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400 isnt super low but not optimal.

Health benefits are associated with “optimal” testosterone levels, not “normal for age” level. Optimal testosterone levels mean restoring the Testosterone levels to the top 25% of “normal” range. If the normal range is something like 300-1100 ng/dL, optimal level would mean 800- 1100 ng/dL
Do you know how much weight lifting can raise your T levels?
 

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No to rub salt in the wound but…

Human body is a crazy mystery… last year at this time my testosterone was bordering around 400 and I’m 60 and this year I just had another testosterone test and I’m bordering 500.

I also have a thyroid problem which I’m on meds for. And since I exercise I battling changing my med to keep my thyroid in check.
 

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I have seen the threads on erectile dysfunction and several posts were about medical issues that caused ED.

I am curious for men 45 and over who have no medical issues, exercise, tend to eat right, not overweight and your testosterone is in the normal rage and you are in general good health for your age who have issues with erection for no other reason than age.

Low libido?

And if your testosterone is in the normal range what is the cause for low libido?

from the internet:
Most men with ED don't actually have ED. Older men are more likely to suffer from erectile dissatisfaction than erectile dysfunction. This means that getting and keeping an erection has become more difficult and is more frustrating than it once was, but it's not impossible.

Do you feel this might be the issue and have you found away to rise above it ;) Any solutions? More intense exercises and/or a better diet?

Has anyone used Everlywell Men’s Test which covers free testosterone, cortisol, DHEA and estradiol.
I have had ED since about 50 and it wasn’t just quality of my erection. I had periods where I jerked off with a completely flaccid penis where it only got a bit semi as I was shooting. My libido and energy levels were great which matched my T levels. Dr said every guy different and likely blood flow due to arteries being blocked. At 65 I can’t have sex without a pill but can get erect to stroke. Still have high libido and energy. Haven’t had T levels checked in a while but seems my erections are now more in line with my age than they were at 50
 

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I've been getting T shots for more than seven years (I'm 60), and they made a pronounced difference in my sense of well-being as well as sexual response. I was sub-300, and with T shots this increased to around 800. The doctor reduced the dosage and at last test I'm around 700. Again, profound difference.

I just posted a blog entry on erections that mentions the testosterone shots as hugely (pardon the pun) beneficial.
 

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The 'range of normal' is mostly determined by insurance companies. And, just because an insurance company won't pay for TRT doesn't mean it's not needed.

Each body is different even within these ranges. How the level of 500 feels in one man may feel different by another. Getting levels right for any individual may require extensive blood work over a period of several months. A good doctor will help you find the level that's best for you.

It took me 3 years to determine that my [low] T levels were the cause of anxiety, depression-like symptoms, and the inability of exercise to impact fat loss. I had at the time, a doctor who was unwilling to do the proper testing. Within 3 months of finding the right doctor - and extensive testing, I'm 56 and feel like I'm 35.
 

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The 'range of normal' is mostly determined by insurance companies. And, just because an insurance company won't pay for TRT doesn't mean it's not needed.

Each body is different even within these ranges. How the level of 500 feels in one man may feel different by another. Getting levels right for any individual may require extensive blood work over a period of several months. A good doctor will help you find the level that's best for you.

It took me 3 years to determine that my [low] T levels were the cause of anxiety, depression-like symptoms, and the inability of exercise to impact fat loss. I had at the time, a doctor who was unwilling to do the proper testing. Within 3 months of finding the right doctor - and extensive testing, I'm 56 and feel like I'm 35.
Would to hear more!
 

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The 'range of normal' is mostly determined by insurance companies. And, just because an insurance company won't pay for TRT doesn't mean it's not needed.

Each body is different even within these ranges. How the level of 500 feels in one man may feel different by another. Getting levels right for any individual may require extensive blood work over a period of several months. A good doctor will help you find the level that's best for you.

It took me 3 years to determine that my [low] T levels were the cause of anxiety, depression-like symptoms, and the inability of exercise to impact fat loss. I had at the time, a doctor who was unwilling to do the proper testing. Within 3 months of finding the right doctor - and extensive testing, I'm 56 and feel like I'm 35.
Yeah its sad that a lot of men will get turned down for TRT and just give up and accept a semi-masculine life. There's a lot of options.
 
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My testosterone levels are in the slightly lower range of normal and have the libido of any 3 seventeen year olds combined and I could drive nails through a board with my erections.

Science does not know everything yet. I think the mind may play a role in it too.