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A 33-year-old male asked:
I have been put on clomid-25md/day, as a first line of treatment for borderline low t. i am experiencing lower libido and ed. is it normal initially?
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Dr. Edward Kuhnleyanswered
Child Psychiatry 47 years experience
Low testosterone: symptoms range from lack of energy, depressed mood, loss of vitality, muscle atrophy, muscles aches, low libido, erectile dysfunction, and weight gain...to bone loss, osteoporosis, mild anemia . Common male side effects of Clomid (clomiphene) include headache, nausea, and vomiting. Contact your doctor if you experience shortness of breath, seizures, stroke, or chest pain. Best regards for relief.
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A 37-year-old male asked:
My Urologist has me on Clomid for low-T, now down to 25mg 2x/wk. It's working well but is this treatment safe for long term use?
Dr. Yash Khannaanswered
Family Medicine 59 years experience
It is safe: It is used often in men for low testosterone,It works on hypothalamus to produce more releasing hormone and travels to pituitary to produce LH and FSH... Read More
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A 26-year-old male asked:
What is the treatment of psychogenic erectile dysfunction . I havent any libido or any erections after i failed first sexual experience 5 months ago?
Dr. Natalie Siebanswered
Family Medicine 16 years experience
A few possibilities: There are a few things to consider trying with psychogenic ed:
1. Sex therapist with cognitive behavioral therapy (cbt)
2. Meds like viagra, cialis,... Read More
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A 38-year-old female asked:
I am a female woman and i need to know what can I take to help with low libido? Is there a medication or treatment to raise my libido?
Dr. Charles Glueckanswered
Clinical Lipidology 59 years experience
Probably not: The studies with testosterone in women in your age group, assuming you have your own functional ovaries, suggest no benefit to libido, and pages of si... Read More
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Dr. Steven Reidbord commented
Psychiatry 38 years experience
Also, low libido can be due to depression or various medical diseases, so consider an evaluation to rule out these treatable causes.
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A 49-year-old male asked:
I am 49yo, hiv+, numbers good, tes is normal, 2 yrs sober from meth use. Heart is grateful, mind is happy but no libido. Any treatment? Am i damaged?
Dr. Ed Friedlanderanswered
Pathology 46 years experience
Let's find out: Congratulations on your having addressed the health issues and dodging not one but two bullets. If you aren't getting good erections from your favorit... Read More
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A 34-year-old female asked:
I have recently been diagnosed with an ovarian dermoid cyst. While usually slow growing, this one became 5 cm in 6 months. I also struggle with infertility. Should I operate it and then proceed with Clomid IUI? Or can I do the treatment first?
Dr. Birendra Tandananswered
Urology 36 years experience
The best person to give this advice is your Gyn who knows you best. You can choose either. Good luck.
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Dr. Samuel Galima commented
Family Medicine 9 years experience
Your question could be best answered by an OB/GYN fellowship trained in reproductive endocrinologist and infertility
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