Low testosterone?

[coffee-guy]

he doesn't. he is asking and describing his symptoms. he never said, "i have low test".

Other than the question mark in the title the post itself doesn't sound like anything similar to a question - more like a series of statements he is supporting the title with - that's why I asked though...

I'm sorry but the low libido might just be you growing up/growing into your relationship - maybe the irritability is the girlfriend and the job and the stress of having just graduated etc - most life changing events like the ones you're going through can all affect things like you being tired or not sleeping well or being irritable but not for long periods of time unless you *let* them - either way I would be highly shocked if your test levels are actually all that low....

[Bouncer]

How do you know it's low test? Have you been tested before?

he doesn't. he is asking and describing his symptoms. he never said, "i have low test".

[The_Grinder]

How do you know it's low test? Have you been tested before?

I don't know what it is. In the OP I was just asking if it could be. I have never been tested before though. I know I should, but I am trying to put it off until my job starts and I have health insurance.

[coffee-guy]

How do you know it's low test? Have you been tested before?

[3v1lj03]

You know now that I reread this thread it could be a thyroid problem is there any family history any of your blood relatives take thyroid? Just a thought.

[The_Grinder]

well?

Hadnt called the doc yet, things are getting a bit better with the libido, but the energy isnt all back yet. I'm hoping like hell that I was just in a little slump. I've also been fiddling with my diet and drinking a little more water which seems to be helping a bit.

[Bouncer]

I definately am considering it. I'm calling the doc tommorrow to see how much it would cost.

well?

[Bouncer]

Hey, aren't you trying to lose fat on a cutting diet. That could cause most of your problems. And also cause low test.

that is really not correct. sure, malnutrition could cause problems but that is not the case. he is feeding his body enough calories to keep all functions running correctly.

as a matter of fact, just the opposite is true. diets high in fats and sugars have been show to lower test levels.

[The_Grinder]

Hey, aren't you trying to lose fat on a cutting diet. That could cause most of your problems. And also cause low test. When I go for lab work for my HRT I fast and don't get much sleep both of those things will cause low test levels and make you feel like crap.

Yeah but the sex drive problems started before I started the cutting diet. But I'm sure it might be contributing. I'm calling the doctor today or tommorrow just to ask someone what the procedure entails and how much it will be.

[3v1lj03]

Hey, aren't you trying to lose fat on a cutting diet. That could cause most of your problems. And also cause low test. When I go for lab work for my HRT I fast and don't get much sleep both of those things will cause low test levels and make you feel like crap.

[The_Grinder]

I definately am considering it. I'm calling the doc tommorrow to see how much it would cost.

[Bouncer]

really the only way to solve this is to see if in fact you really do have low T levels. the only way to do that of course is blood work. i personally would consider it if you can afford it.

[The_Grinder]

r u under a lot of stress?

Not particularly. In fact I am probably under less stress the last month and a half because I got graduation out of the way. I'm still trying to figure out what else it would be.

[NYCmitch25]

r u under a lot of stress?

[The_Grinder]

Havent smoked weed in about 3 years. Even with that I've probably done it less than 10 times in my whole life. I have one or two drinks maybe once a month. I had a glass of wine with dinner last night and that was the first alcohol I've had for about a month. Defintalely not even a casual user of either. :dunno: