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Is it possible to have low testosterone but not have problems getting firm erections without taking viagra/etc?

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Yes: total testosterone is not as diagnostic as free testosterone. Also testosterone has a permissive effect on erections and only a small amount is needed. Check w/your doctor, It is unlikely that your testosterone is low in the first place, Don't get your medical information from friends, tv or internet scams.

Answered 4/4/2015

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Can low testosterone make the penis shrink? Because mine seems to be shorter and more girth. Erections hurt and it hard to keep them. No sexual drive.

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Most men have an erection in the morning or get hard when they are spooning next to their partner. My husband never does. Could he lack testosterone?

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What possible diseases or health conditions could be a cause of numbness in the penis besides low testosterone. I have no problem with getting an erection but I do have a low sex drive, even though I have normal amounts of testosterone?

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Low libido and my penis is numb. No problem getting an erection and normal testosterone levels. I do have hypothyroidism though and take levothyroxine for it. Could that be the issue? If so, what is a solution for this?

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Can horny goat weed and HGH or any treatment for low testosterone maybe help me with my erection problems?

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