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Libido, anti-depressants and testosterone

Just for info and a partial conclusion: After much research and a sympathetic doctor I tried selegiline 5mg. It definitely improved libido, although has not "fixed" everything since the ssri's. I am into month 4 and there is a slow but steady improvement. Its cheap and as far as i can see...
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- Post #11
- Jul 12, 2014
- Forum: Introductions
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Libido, anti-depressants and testosterone

Thanks for this, Tried wellbutrin after the SRRIs as this is often the first choice with this situation. Not a lot of help, so research led me to coaxil; not bad but hard to manage as 3xday, but will look into the other two as well. Small steps:-) Much appreciated
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- Post #8
- Apr 10, 2014
- Forum: Introductions
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Libido, anti-depressants and testosterone

Yes, that was the conclusion I had been coming to, any thoughts on which ADs would be pro dopamine?
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- Post #6
- Apr 9, 2014
- Forum: Introductions
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Test Results prior AD's

how do i find the blood work forum! Sorry I am sure it is obvious
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- Post #6
- Apr 7, 2014
- Forum: Blood Test Discussion
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Test Results prior AD's

PS Time to orgasm, was much faster, but partly down to the fact that it was very "fragile", i.e. I could lose it really easily, so I did not hold back and have an understanding partner. It is better now than it was but not like pre- ADs when I could hold off for a long time.
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- Post #4
- Apr 7, 2014
- Forum: Blood Test Discussion
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Test Results prior AD's

Hi, These results were from 2011 and I was prescribed citoprolam. I did not even think to check side effects; they started to work after about 3-4 weeks and after about 6-8 weeks I realised that my sex drive had just switched off, it was just like switching a light. I then checked the leaflet...
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- Post #3
- Apr 7, 2014
- Forum: Blood Test Discussion
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Test Results prior AD's

My second post after finding this site - great, thank goodness some sane responses at last!!! Birfely back in 2011 i thought libido, life in general had lost its edge, Dr thought depression so prescribed SRRI's which killed my libido / ercetion / just abput everything stone dead! Although...
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- Apr 7, 2014
- Replies: 6
- Forum: Blood Test Discussion
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Libido, anti-depressants and testosterone

Thanks for the encouragemen, good positive stuff - will do some reading and check s Thanks for the encouragement, good positive stuff - will do some reading and check stickies!!
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- Post #4
- Apr 7, 2014
- Forum: Introductions
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Libido, anti-depressants and testosterone

First of all can I say a big thank you for whoever started this site, I have spent hours scouring the web for good info, ultimately resorting to research articles for reliable material. To cut a long story short about 3 years ago I started to experience symptoms of depression and reduced libido...
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- Apr 5, 2014
- Replies: 10
- Forum: Introductions

TRT Hormone Predictor Widget

Understanding Your Hormones

Estradiol (E2)

A form of estrogen produced from testosterone. Important for bone health, mood, and libido. Too high can cause side effects; too low can affect well-being.

DHT

Dihydrotestosterone is a potent androgen derived from testosterone. Affects hair growth, prostate health, and masculinization effects.

Free Testosterone

The biologically active form of testosterone not bound to proteins. Directly available for cellular uptake and biological effects.

Scientific Reference

Lakshman KM, Kaplan B, Travison TG, Basaria S, Knapp PE, Singh AB, LaValley MP, Mazer NA, Bhasin S. The effects of injected testosterone dose and age on the conversion of testosterone to estradiol and dihydrotestosterone in young and older men. J Clin Endocrinol Metab. 2010 Aug;95(8):3955-64.

DOI: 10.1210/jc.2010-0102 | PMID: 20534765 | PMCID: PMC2913038