Question 1

can testosterone supplements help those using anti-depressants?

Accepted Answer

Well, that's kind: Of tricky.  I guess i would ask if your having an issue with erection.  A better change would be to a med like Cymbalta (duloxetine) that has fewer sexual side effects.  On mood, if it is low it would definately help.  If its not low but build it up higher it may help some but there is no data to back that.  There are risks and benefits to bringing up test.  Get checked, talk to doc, research. Gd luc man.

Question 2

can the anti-depressant, cymbalta, (duloxetine) affect testosterone, lh, fsh, prl or tsh levels in any way?

Accepted Answer

Here are some ..: The causes for low-T are many, can be primary or secondary. Over the last decade, more awareness in drug-induced HPG axis dysfunction has emerged leading to low-T. Now, it is increasingly known all drugs exerting their effects on CNS will in time affect HPG axis, notably the opiate-related drugs. For cymbalta (duloxetine), up to present, it does cause low-T in few patients, but reported at 0.07%.

Question 3

19 y/o. no motivation, low sex drive, always tired etc. testosterone and thyroid are good. i am on a anti depressant and i still feel the same. help!

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No motivation: Please reflect on your lifestyle.  How is your diet and nutrition?  Junk food?  Do you exercise even a little as in some brisk walking?  Getting enough sleep?  Consider seeing a mental health professional for diagnosis and treatment.  Medication may help but you appear to need more.  Peace and good health.  Treat yourself from every angle.

Question 4

does ejackulating decrease testosterone? if so to what extent?

Accepted Answer

No: having regular intercourse (or masturbation) is beneficial to normal hormone fluctuations.

Question 5

what can lower a woman's testosterone levels?

Accepted Answer

Many options: Options to lower a woman's testosterone include, but are not limited to, oral contraceptives, spironolactone & eflornithine. Of course, correcting the cause is the ideal & preferred method given adrenal or ovarian tumors, etc.  And of course, if your partner is taking topical/transdermal testosterone, be sure to give him enough time for it to dry before making contact to minimize transfer risk.

Question 6

could basketball lower a guys testosterone levels?

Accepted Answer

No: There is no medical basis for basketball as a cause of lowered testosterone.  Go shockers!

Question 7

can narcotics lower testosterone?

Accepted Answer

Low testosterone: There are a number of factors which can influence testosterone level, including medications (and narcotics: depending on dose, duration etc).  In a male with low testosterone it is important to see your physician for a full history, physical examination and supporting laboratory tests.  Please see your physician for full evaluation before starting testosterone therapy.

Question 8

can a varicocele lower testosterone levels?

Accepted Answer

: Varicocele is a dilatation of the veins of the spermatic cord above the testicle. It is not related to and does not affect testosterone levels.

Question 9

does masturbation lower testosterone levels in men?

Accepted Answer

: No this does not

Question 10

does total abstinence increase or decrease testosterone levels?

Accepted Answer

Not likely to change: There is a use it or lose it issue that seems to happen, if you totally abstain from sexual activity, you may lose interest, but that is not necessarily the same as lowering your testosterone. Even if abstinence could raises low testosterone levels (which i don't think it can) it would surely seem counter productive! we have much better ways to fix low testosterone.

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