Erection Problem...is it age related

[NOSUPERMODEL]

I have been noticing that my member does not get as hard as it used to and does not stand at attention like it used to. It used to be instant as soon as the wife even mentioned sex, or started a little foreplay. And there was no such thing as 75% hard. It was full on 100% cat couldn't even scratch it hard. So I was just wondering is this kind of just part of getting old, or could there be underlying issues? Libido is very good. I could go everyday, but the wife not so much. I have a prescription for Cialis 5mg daily, that I got a while back, but I mainly got it for weekend type fun because I didn't need it. I am beginning to wonder if I should not start taking it everyday. Another thing, I used to wake up every morning with a hard on. Now, it is once every two or three weeks.

So I am just wondering is there something else I should be looking at as a problem, or should I just start taking the 5mg Cialis. My only reluctancy with that is, does your body become used to it, and you have to up the dosage? Or what if they quit making it(far fetched) and you can't get it? Then what?

Just need a little advice here.

 

[Vince Carter]

If you take it and its easily resolved then that's great but many other things influence erections and most of us find it the last frontier of HRT. Managing Estrogen is of crucial importance. Blood flow, sufficient nitric oxide are both key ingredients to healthy and reliable erections.

 

[Steve Williams]

Sounds like me before I got on TRT. How are your labs? Is your E2 high, or low? How old are you?

 

[CoastWatcher]

Time and again, here on the Forum, guys wonder if testosterone - in and of itself - will resolve erectile issues. In the vast majority of cases, erectile dysfunction will continue to nag at a man even if he is successful in boosting his testosterone to solid levels. As Vince Carter noted, keep an eye on your E2, not too low and not too high. Many take a combination of nitric oxide supplements - they worked wonders for me. Daily Cialis is something many of us rely on, as well.

 

[ERO]

Agree with CoastWatcher. TRT is always "sold" as being the solution to ED and libido issues, but often does little to help in those areas, at least by itself.

 

[Vince]

I would go with the Cialis, it works great for so many things. https://www.excelmale.com/forum/showthread.php?1884-Where-to-Buy-Cheaper-Generic-Cialis

 

[NOSUPERMODEL]

Sounds like me before I got on TRT. How are your labs? Is your E2 high, or low? How old are you?

I am 39 years old. The lab company messed up my labs and did not test my testosterone, estrogen, free T, etc... They are trying to get all of that done. So I really won't know my labs until I go back in. I am currently on 200mg Test C and 1mg of Arimidex per week. I split my shots into 2 days. I also take 1ML of B-12 injections split up also.

 

[Vince]

I am 39 years old. The lab company messed up my labs and did not test my testosterone, estrogen, free T, etc... They are trying to get all of that done. So I really won't know my labs until I go back in. I am currently on 200mg Test C and 1mg of Arimidex per week. I split my shots into 2 days. I also take 1ML of B-12 injections split up also.

Why are you on an AI? It sure can cause a lot of problems.

 

[CoastWatcher]

I am 39 years old. The lab company messed up my labs and did not test my testosterone, estrogen, free T, etc... They are trying to get all of that done. So I really won't know my labs until I go back in. I am currently on 200mg Test C and 1mg of Arimidex per week. I split my shots into 2 days. I also take 1ML of B-12 injections split up also.

That's a significant AI dose. Was your estradiol reported as high, and symptoms?

 

[Steve Williams]

If you have split your shots, then you won't hit as high t numbers and you won't convert as much to E2. Since you are not aromatizing as much, you probably don't need the AI. It is very likely you are feeling the consequences of low E2.

 

[NOSUPERMODEL]

Why are you on an AI? It sure can cause a lot of problems.

When I was on TRT a year or so ago that was my protocol. So since the Lab did not test what I really needed I just figured I would start with that AI dose.

 

[NOSUPERMODEL]

That's a significant AI dose. Was your estradiol reported as high, and symptoms?

Lab company screwed up and did not test my male hormones like they were supposed to. I am going off of past experience when I was on TRT before.

 

[NOSUPERMODEL]

If you have split your shots, then you won't hit as high t numbers and you won't convert as much to E2. Since you are not aromatizing as much, you probably don't need the AI. It is very likely you are feeling the consequences of low E2.

I can try not taking the AI and see if that helps. Are you saying that once a week shots are better? Of course I want to get my test levels up as high as I can.

 

[ERO]

No, twice a week shots are better (in general, there is always the odd exception) than once a week. That is because you have a more stable T level and less conversion to E2.

Also, low E2 kills libido and causes ED as bad as or worse than high E2 does.

 

[NOSUPERMODEL]

Okay, now I understand. I will drop the AI and see if things change.

Libido is good...I WANT to have sex with the wife all the time. Its just the erections that are the problem.

 

[ERO]

It can take a few days to a couple of weeks or more to get your E2 back if it is tanked too low so even though it is frustrating, be sure to give it some time.

 

[Jon H]

NOSUPERMODEL - This is why testing is SO important to figure out where your E2 numbers actually are before making changes to your protocol. Randomly using 1mg of AI per week, or just dropping an AI altogether to see what happens, is seldom a good idea. I take 180mg of testosterone, broken into three shots per week, and still need to take 1mg of AI to keep E2 from getting too high and having erection issues. Others are just the opposite.

Good luck in your protocol, and hopefully you get those labs SOON, so you're not guessing with AI doses.

....in the meantime I also suggest Cialis, which can help tremendously.

 

[GA8314]

Okay, now I understand. I will drop the AI and see if things change.

Libido is good...I WANT to have sex with the wife all the time. Its just the erections that are the problem.

I encourage smaller changes. If you are taking 0.5 mg twice per week or Arimidex, try taking 0.25 mg (you may need to bite the tablet to get it to 1/4 size) twice per week. Then, see how you feel. Give your body a little time to acclimate and then recheck labs in 4-5 weeks to see where your estradiol is (do sensitive estradiol test).