Lost my Erection and Couldn't Finish- Is HCG the Culprit?

SkyWarn

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I have started to suffer with ED this last month. I'm 55 and currently on 100mg Test C weekly (50mg twice week) and 250 units of HCG twice weekly same time as test C injections. I also recently started anastrozole .25 twice weekly a couple weeks ago. I never had these ED issues until recently, and the only thing different is the HCG I started about 3 months ago and the recent anastrozole.
Last night I was having sex with my wife, erection started off normal, then about halfway through I lost my erection, and couldn't get it back (she tried and tried lol). That was the first time in my life I couldn't finish.
I have some Cialis and I plan to give it a try next time.
 
For me the anastrozole is a killer, you recently started it, stop and see what happens. Good luck

Yes I am going to stop it and see how I feel. My E2 was in the high 40s last blood test. Just slightly elevated. I remember back abut 7 years ago when I was on the gels my E2 was up in the 80s and I had no negative side effects.
 
I've patiently adjusted my protocol over the last 5 years and simply can not achieve an erection without an AI. Under your protocol, the HCG would be what would cause the ED in me. For you, maybe it's the AI, I do not know. You probably know how to find out.
 
My last injections of both T and HCG was Friday. I also took the AI on Friday. Today is Tuesday, this morning was the first day I work up with morning wood. My next injection is due tonight. Have noticed Feel better on trough days. Not sure what all this means. Perhaps I should lower the dose.
 
Plenty of guys don't tolerate HCG very well or at all. It shouldn't be something that is required or a guy views as required. If it bothers you, dump it. Im not in the AI is bad and that's what you should drop crowd either, but if you can tie the two together when the problem started, drop both and see how you do.
 
I have only ever struggled with experiences like yours when my estrogen is low. When it is in the 40's which is where I typically run erectile function and sensitivity are normal.
 
I'm not on HCG nor anastrozole, but I've been in a similar situation before. Here is what I've learned that works for me. I take Cialis in the evening vs in the morning. If I know I'm having intercourse that night, I avoid alcohol, and I take 1 gram of L-Arganine, about an hour before activity.

The alcohol lowers your blood pressure, which inhibits blood flow to the penis. The Cialis and L-Arganine open up the blood vessels so you get more blood to the penis. These two coupled together provide an amazing orgasm for me, compared to a normal orgasm.
 

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