Testosterone and Sexual Dysfunction: What Users Say

• jgu...
• June 26, 2015

Testosterone for Hypogonadism, Male "Just so you guys know it's NOT total testosterone that you need to be worried about, but rather it's your FREE testosterone that really matters. You need to see if your free test is in the normal range. You could have a total testosterone of 1200, but if your free test is lower than normal, you'll feel like crap. Low energy, low libido, can't gain muscle, etc. On the other hand, if you had a total testosterone of say only 400, but your FREE testosterone is in a good normal range, you'll feel great all around. Everyone talks about TOTAL Testosterone, but it's the FREE unbound testosterone you need to really worry about. Total testosterone is pretty much meaningless in the energy, libido, muscle department, whereas FREE testosterone takes care of the energy, libido, muscle department."

• Anonymous
• December 7, 2009

Testosterone for Hypogonadism, Male "Was feeling depressed, tired all the time and became extremely sore in leg muscles, sex drive low. I was only 26 at the time this all began. Had seen several doctors over next 2 years and they kept treating me with depression medication. Finally, a doctor tested my testosterone levels and it was 165, started January 2008 on testosterone shot 200mg every 2 weeks. Worked great for 8 months, my levels came up to 550, and I was feeling good. I began to get very tired and sore again in August 2008, my doctor switched me to AndroGel and immediately began to feel better. I used AndroGel for over a year now, my strength is back, sex drive is awesome, mood better, and I'm noticing muscle tone getting larger. Just recently had levels checked and came back high 1234, still using AndroGel."

• Any...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 30, 2013

Testosterone for Hypogonadism, Male "I had ZERO libido, weakness, lack of enthusiasm, kind of 'just existing joylessly.' Tested very low to below normal testosterone for a guy in his early 40s. After a few weeks on this, most of my symptoms are gone. Sadly, the libido has only improved a little bit. But my mood is improved, and it seems like my brain works better. The most surprising effect has been a rapid increase in muscle mass and improved muscle tone. Just 30 minutes of push-ups and work with free weights a couple of days a week has had amazing results. Exercise has never paid off like this. (Maybe I've been on the low end of testosterone all my life.) My only worry now is what will happen if my body compensates for the Axiron and reduces its natural T production."

• mik...
• November 8, 2010

Testosterone for Hypogonadism, Male "Been using AndroGel for about 18 months now. Started in May 2009 with four pumps a day and felt great, and my erections were firm and sex was great. But over time, my T levels started dropping, so in December 2009, I was moved up to 5 pumps. In August, almost like a light switch went off, my sex drive nosedived and I lost interest in sex. In October, I had my physical and found that my T level had dropped to 284, which is low. I'm 52, workout four days a week, in great shape. My urologist moved me to 8 pumps a day since October 23, and to date, I still don't feel any different, and there is no sex drive. Still no erections or the ability to maintain one. Any thoughts on this? It has been 18 days since I went to 8 pumps."

• J73...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 29, 2016

Testosterone for Hypogonadism, Male "I am 42, and I have been on 60 mg Axiron for 6 weeks. Initial total T was 240, with all the symptoms of low T. Today, my total is 840 and free is 248. I feel fantastic. The first couple of days were tough as my body adjusted. The only downside for me is the minor alcohol irritation after application, but well worth it. Initially starting this medication, my skin was oily, libido was out of control, my facial hair seemed to grow in within minutes, I was retaining water, and my scrotum shriveled up. After a week or so, everything returned to 'normal'. No back hair or sudden muscle bulk. No gyno or roid rage. The product works great for me, and I was shocked as it seems everyone likes bashing the topicals and raving about injections."

• Dal...
• May 5, 2013

Testosterone for Hypogonadism, Male "I am 56 and was initially tested at 246. Symptoms were low energy, continuous minor ailments, grumpiness, occasional inability to concentrate, and a low sex drive. I was put on 1% Androgel and felt better almost immediately. It was easy to apply and absorbed quickly. At refill time, my insurance company denied Androgel and switched me to Fortesta. After starting Fortesta (4 pumps), the brain fog has not returned, but I don't always feel as sharp as when I was on Androgel. My energy level is okay but not great. And it's not as easy to apply, it goes on the thigh and does not absorb quickly. My 60-day lab work had me at 244, actually lower than before treatment, so now I am at 8 pumps. We'll see how it goes."

• yut...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 7, 2013

Testosterone for Hypogonadism, Male "I am 25 years old, married, and since my daughter was born 2 years ago, I've slowly been feeling less like myself. Most recently, I've been irritable, low sex drive, with erectile dysfunction, and more emotional about things that used to not bother me. So, I went to my doctor, and lo and behold, I was diagnosed with low testosterone. He prescribed me Fortesta. To be honest, I was pretty skeptical. I figured it would take a week or two to feel anything. But I was really surprised at how quickly I felt a difference. Granted, I'm only on day two, but I can definitely feel a difference in my mood, and my gym time was more fulfilling than usual. I haven't tested it out in the bedroom yet, but my sex drive has also been better than usual. I'm really looking forward to the weeks to come."

• MPW...
• July 17, 2016

Testosterone for Hypogonadism, Male "I am a 54-year-old male; my free T came back at 29, very low. I was prescribed 1.62% less than a week ago. My motivation and energy levels are coming back up already. I have no sex drive at all and cannot get or maintain an erection. Anxious to see how things progress in a couple of weeks. Thanks to all for the great feedback."

• Rup...
• September 17, 2014

Testosterone for Hypogonadism, Male "Went to see the doctor due to lethargy, low sex drive, fat gain, muscle loss, and a general 'blah' feeling. 41-year-old male. Was prescribed 100 mg/week. Self-injections. Within 4 weeks, was feeling about 75% better, and as time goes by... just keep getting better. Definitely a great medicine."

• and...
• April 30, 2013

Testosterone for Hypogonadism, Male "At 54, I had little energy by day's end. I was falling asleep in a chair after dinner. For the first time ever, my libido was diminished. I was moody and depressed. I also had problems concentrating at work. On 60 mg for a month, all symptoms turned around except libido. My doctor moved me to 90 mg. I have been on that dosage for 2 weeks and seem to have regular headaches."

• mps...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• April 28, 2014

For Hypogonadism, Male "Testosterone cypionate - Lost ability to recover from workouts, experiencing tiredness, and loss of libido in mid-40s. Doctor tested testosterone level, which was only 180. Began injections every 3 weeks, and my outlook on life changed almost immediately."

• Tom...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 29, 2020

Testosterone for Hypogonadism, Male "Took shots for years, kept my level at about 1000. Everything great. I thought I would do the pellets for convenience and consistency. It is consistent, but my levels come back at 600 now, no drive, weak erections. Weight gain. Never had a problem before. Took a shot yesterday, woke up hard. Feel better. My advice? If the shots are working, don't mess it up."

• Bre...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 19, 2016

Testosterone for Hypogonadism, Male "I had used testosterone injection therapy with mixed results. My doctor was concerned about possible heart attacks in an article he read, so he switched me to Axiron. I took it for 4 or 5 months. I did not find Axiron hard to apply, other than waiting 3 minutes between deodorant and application. Sometimes, I felt a bit warm as far as body temperature afterwards. The problem was, it didn't work for me. Sexual function got worse and worse, and I just had a blood test where my testosterone was 105, horrendously low for a mid-40's person. So basically, my body does not absorb it."

• mus...
• June 4, 2011

For Hypogonadism, Male "I was diagnosed with hypogonadism (low testosterone) about ten years ago and started Androgel. I had no problem keeping my testosterone level in the normal range with the Androgel, but it never made me feel better, i.e., no libido, low energy, depression. When I switched to Testosterone Cypionate, it was like the sun came out. My libido came back, as did my energy. I would recommend this to anyone with low testosterone and see what happens."

• ben...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• January 16, 2014

For Hypogonadism, Male "I'm male, 27, 6' 255 lbs. Went into doctor with anxiety, clinical depression, sexual issues, and body composition changes. Original testosterone level 50. 200 mg every two weeks bumped me up to 500 total testosterone. Mentally felt better and body looking better, but still had bedroom troubles, so I'm now on 300 mg weekly and feel the best I have in a really long time. Total testosterone 800."

• Anonymous
• April 15, 2011

Testosterone for Hypogonadism, Male "Was recently diagnosed with low T (185). I am 45 yrs young and have always been active! Noticed in the past few months that I had no energy, headaches, low sex drive, no ambition, etc. Was beginning to think I was depressed (although I had no reason). After being diagnosed, my doctor placed me on 5 mg tubes, once a day. The smell at first is a very heavy alcohol smell, but then turns into a lighter smelling cologne! Been taking for just over a month now, wife says YEA! Sex drive is through the roof, started back exercising, back to my 18 yr old self again. Levels haven't been checked yet since beginning, but I'm sure it's higher thanks to Testim! Would highly recommend it. Will give an update after levels are checked again."

• Dan...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 8, 2021

For Klinefelter Syndrome "I had to resort to injections. I was diagnosed with Klinefelter syndrome at age 13. Back then, I had health insurance. As years went by, I got more tired. I had no energy, my libido declined, and thoughts of sex did not appeal to me. I am on monthly injections of testosterone. This is my 1st month. I have to say my libido has gone up, and as a kid, I could not control having hard-ons, and now, as an older adult, I am having the same problem. On a good note, it strengthens my relationship with my significant other, on a bad note, I cannot control my erections. It comes more than it goes. Hard to sleep with an erection. Sleep comes when it wants. My episodes of staying hard are more frequent. Part of me is scared, the other part is happy."

• Ano...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 11, 2012

Testosterone for Hypogonadism, Male "I am a 50-year-old male and pre-Axiron, testosterone tested out at 323 in the morning. I was feeling tired, sluggish, no sex drive, and falling asleep in the early evening. I started using 60 mg a day of Axiron. I noticed a huge increase in energy and increased libido during the first two days. Day three, I could feel the effects of Axiron tapering off, and I returned to feeling tired and sluggish. After one month of using Axiron, a morning test of my testosterone tested out at 257. Axiron dosage was just increased to 90 mg a day. I am not sure why Axiron would work initially and then stop working. I will give the 90 mg a day of Axiron a try for another month and have my testosterone re-tested."

• Skr...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 2, 2014

For Hypogonadism, Male "Doc looked at my testosterone levels. I was feeling lethargic, moody, rapid weight loss due to lack of appetite, and no libido. Dr. prescribed testosterone cypionate injection, 200 mg a week intramuscular injection. 1st week not too noticeable of a change. 2nd week appetite increased, sense of well-being, increased libido, and most importantly, gained 12 pounds. Checked with doctor, and it wasn't edema or water weight (sodium retention), just solid weight gain. Used to have a gaunt face, now I'm filled out. Yeah, the injection is uncomfortable, but for the benefit, it's well worth it. I'm 44 and was 150 lbs. 3 weeks later, with a clean diet high in protein, moderate carbs, and no fried foods, I'm at 172 lbs. My goal is 185 at 5 ft 10 inches. I don't want to be Arnold, just a life."

• Anonymous
• December 1, 2010

Testosterone for Hypogonadism, Male "Initially, I had injections for a few years. It raised the red blood cell count significantly. Did not find a significant improvement with the use. T levels were below normal levels, and injections brought levels to 'normal.' Started using AndroGel a few years ago. Initially, 6 applications daily, then tweaking down and up to bring the red blood count to within a safe range. Had improved T levels with AndroGel. However, lacking sex drive, lack of energy, being tired, and not much improvement with erection. In short, a mixed feeling about its use."

• Dr ...
• January 10, 2021

For Hypogonadism, Male "I started with the testosterone HRT 3 months ago. 100 mg testosterone cypionate every 7 days. So far, no noticeable effects. Dr. has blood work every 6 weeks. Last test, my total T was what she said, 'borderline high,' and adjusted my dose to 75 mg. I don't feel any different. I still am tired all the time, no sex drive, no increase in energy or improved mood. Very frustrated, this medication was my last resort to feel better and improve my sex life and motivation. I am 42 years old. Clean diet, lift weights, and 30 min of cardio exercise 5 days a week. No smoking and quit all alcohol 2 years ago. Limit caffeine. What gives? Everyone I talk to that takes the testosterone injections says their life improves dramatically. They lose the weight, have the sex again, and motivation for life to get things done. I can barely get out of bed! I just want to have the sex again and not feel tired all the time! I think this testosterone is not actually testosterone but probably fake!"

• Doe...
• June 10, 2016

Testosterone for Hypogonadism, Male "I have been using Axiron for 3 months and have experienced no noticeable positive effects. Still have low libido, no morning erections, lack of penile sensitivity, weak orgasms, and lethargy. Going to try injections ASAP."

• JER...
• June 12, 2010

Testosterone for Hypogonadism, Male "I gave this medicine a 5, but not sure how fair I'm being! I started out on the patch with limited results, and then after a month, I began the gel. So far, the only good part about this is the women love the smell! I have gained muscle mass, but I've been hitting the gym. There has been no change in my sex drive, it's still very low! My appetite has not increased like I was hoping. It's been a month on the gel now, and I don't know if it's too soon to comment on this particular medication, but if I see significant improvements, I'll be sure to update."

• fib...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 16, 2012

For Hypogonadism, Male "I am 53 years old, started having depression issues, and my wife told me I had the same symptoms she had before she went on hormone therapy. Had my testosterone checked, and sure enough, it was in the low range. I was about 280, which is the low end of normal, but for someone my age, too low. Doctor suggested injections to build it up in my system. First week, I felt a difference within an hour after the shot. I felt like myself again and realized I hadn't felt this way in years. By the 4th day, I started coming down, was told to get in the gym and work out, which I suppose released more of the testosterone, and felt better again. But by the 7th day, I started crashing. Just had my 2nd shot and feel great again."

• Jro...
• October 24, 2011

For Hypogonadism, Male "Age 33, and stronger than ever. I still suffered no sex drive and was easily agitated. Now, after the 1st month and 2 doses of 200 mg later, I feel even better, and my wife finally got her man back. It has already made our tension dissolve. Even my trainer, workout partner, said no way I have low T. But tested at 267. Get tested, well worth it."