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    So my Libido has been low for years now. Can go weeks without masturbating, very little urge or desire, no random boners. Recently got some bloods done and doc said it's all normal. The only thing that seems to help a little is L-arginine. Looking for advice as to what I should do next to increase libido...

    Background:
    • Got a bad case of hard flaccid in 2009. Had weak erections and very low libido as a result.
    • Tried a number of things over the years including trigger point therapy, stretches, yoga, TRE, RKs, various supplements and abstinence.
    • Hard flaccid has slowly improved since 2009. No progress the last 12 months, hard flaccid is still there, just not as bad as it used to be. Erections are about 8/10, Libido is still pretty low (I get a weak 'urge' once a week). Can easily go weeks without ejaculating.


    Bloods
    As a result of seeing no progress for the past 12 months i recently got some bloods done, results below:

    FSH = 1.8 IU/L
    LH = 5 IU/L
    Prolactin 84 mIU/L
    Oestradiol 111 pmol/L
    Test = 23.5 nmol/L
    SHBG = 35 nmol/L
    Free test = 472 pmol/L

    Other than FSH (acceptable range 1-14), everything seems reasonable. My Dr said it was all good and nothing to worry about.

    So my question is two-fold:

    1. Are my bloods ok?
    2. If so what is my next step to get rid of this low libido?

    Thanks!

  • #2
    A doc saying you are "normal " means very little . Fsh seems low and unless I am confused by the nmol/l test seems low as well.

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    • #3
      How old are you?

      I'm not professional, I also have low libido. So I wish best luck to you to overcome you problem !

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      • #4
        Originally posted by Pegasus View Post
        A doc saying you are "normal " means very little . Fsh seems low and unless I am confused by the nmol/l test seems low as well.
        Agreed, Docs are useless. My test converts to 677 ng/dl which seems pretty good. FSH is low, but I thought that it only affected fertility and had little effect on sex drive?

        Also, I'm 30 years old.

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        • #5
          I'm having problems with libido for the past 2-3 years. Had problems with anxiety and depression.
          Last few weeks something new is happening in my life (planning a trip and some other stuff) and I see that my libido rises somedays. I guess it's connected with overall enjoyment/happines in life.. maybe you also have problems with depression?

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          • #6
            Originally posted by fendool View Post
            Agreed, Docs are useless. My test converts to 677 ng/dl which seems pretty good. FSH is low, but I thought that it only affected fertility and had little effect on sex drive?

            Also, I'm 30 years old.
            i am not a doctor but to me and from what i know, based on reading and studying online for personal purposes, your results are normal. you can check other things as well, such as TSH and Thyroid Panels (T3 T4 TPO antibodies, etc)

            i have low T and an underactive thyroid, just started on levothyroxine and feeling a little bit better..

            good luck
            Life struggle with extreme erectile dysfunction since I was 15. Diagnosed with venous leak. When I turned 30-years old, I found out I had hypogonadism (low testosterone) and sub-clinical hypothyroidism. TRT can be a cure for venous leak if you are hypogonadal.

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            • #7
              So how often are you watching porn? Porn gave me ED, depression, and sexual anxiety.
              Now I have none of those issues.
              Guess what I quit doing.
              Start
              BPEL 5 1/2
              EG 4 1/2

              Current
              BPEL 6 5/8
              EG 5
              Glans Girth 5 3/4

              Mostly EQ Gains!

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              • #8
                Oh I also overcame hard flaccid with squats, RKs, and stopped constantly sucking in my guy (which strained muscles)
                Start
                BPEL 5 1/2
                EG 4 1/2

                Current
                BPEL 6 5/8
                EG 5
                Glans Girth 5 3/4

                Mostly EQ Gains!

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                • #9
                  *sucking in my gut
                  Can't seem to edit on mobile
                  Start
                  BPEL 5 1/2
                  EG 4 1/2

                  Current
                  BPEL 6 5/8
                  EG 5
                  Glans Girth 5 3/4

                  Mostly EQ Gains!

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                  • #10
                    Originally posted by fendool View Post
                    Agreed, Docs are useless. My test converts to 677 ng/dl which seems pretty good. FSH is low, but I thought that it only affected fertility and had little effect on sex drive?

                    Also, I'm 30 years old.
                    FSH affects *mainly* fertility however it also plays a role in how much aromatase is synthesized in the testicles which amounts to estrogen conversion from Testosterone.

                    Everything seems alright. I would recommend Grape Seed Extract as a very mild anti-estrogen; just for a more 'favorable' balance...and if Arginine helps you, then keep taking it..its possible it has nothing to do with hormones and though most issues relating to libido DO have relation to hormones - there are also a good portion that are related to nutrient deficiencies (Zinc, Selenium, Arginine, Manganese , Lysine etc)... it's also possible you have a minor neurological deficit in the terms of nitric-oxide levels which is very easy to correct doing what I just told you.

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