male only Any of you guys on testosterone

[Terry Poperszky 2,784]

specifically Androgel? If so, what has your weight loss done for your levels?

[m1aman 944]

I am on the injectable testosterone and have been for several years. (shot in the hip every two weeks) I have lost 80 pounds and it hasnt changed my levels at all. I'm still pretty fat though, so that may have something to do with it. Is weight loss supposed to help this?

[Terry Poperszky 2,784]

I am on the injectable testosterone and have been for several years. (shot in the hip every two weeks) I have lost 80 pounds and it hasnt changed my levels at all. I'm still pretty fat though, so that may have something to do with it. Is weight loss supposed to help this?

That's the thing I don't know. But I have my level's checked again in March at my yearly physical, I guess I will find out then.

[Ric 89]

Weird! I have been having some problems in that area, I did not think it to be a testosterone problem because the wind will make me hard, what I have seen in my situation is that I had a hard time ejaculating. I went to a urologist for that problem and because I am up several times a night for peeing he gave me Flowmax, it took about a month but now I have no prroblem ejaculating and it makes my girlfriend happy!

[Terry Poperszky 2,784]

Weird! I have been having some problems in that area, I did not think it to be a testosterone problem because the wind will make me hard, what I have seen in my situation is that I had a hard time ejaculating. I went to a urologist for that problem and because I am up several times a night for peeing he gave me Flowmax, it took about a month but now I have no prroblem ejaculating and it makes my girlfriend happy!

What you are discribing (in explicit detail) is an enlarged prostate, not a testosterone problem. Welcome to being a male.

[CHEZNOEL 4,061]

Terry... be aware that fat cells store a lot of different hormones. It is entirely possible that as you lose weight your levels could change. I think it is a good plan to have them checked periodically.

[Terry Poperszky 2,784]

Terry... be aware that fat cells store a lot of different hormones. It is entirely possible that as you lose weight your levels could change. I think it is a good plan to have them checked periodically.

Not a problem, that happens anyway with Testosterone prescriptions.

[TexasJeff 179]

Had no problems while using testosterone, except the boys went from walnut sized to peanut size. That bothered me and quit using testosterone. I think with extreme weight loss my drive is higher now than when I was in my 20's.

[m1aman 944]

Here is a short but good article.....

http://health.yahoo....mFQ2ySsY.mailto

Also check out the link immediately below called testosterone shortage.

A testosterone shortage could cost you your life. As if losing muscle mass, bone density, and your sex drive to low T levels wasn't bad enough, new research shows the decline can also increase your risk of prostate cancer, heart disease, and even death. Follow these steps to lift your levels and lengthen your life.

1. Uncover Your Abs

As your waist size goes up, your testosterone goes down. In fact, a 4-point increase in your body mass index, about 30 extra pounds on a 5'10" guy, can accelerate your age-related T decline by 10 years. For a diet that'll help keep your gut in check, try the all-new Men's Health e-book, The Six-Pack Secret. You'll learn how to sculpt rock-solid abs in 4 weeks. We believe it's the most effective muscle-up weight loss program ever.

2. Build Your Biceps

Finnish researchers recently found that men who lifted weights regularly experienced a 49 percent boost in their free testosterone levels. "As you strengthen your muscles, the amount of testosterone your body produces increases," says David Zava, Ph.D., CEO of ZRT Laboratory. You need to push Iron only twice a week to see the benefit.

3. Fill Up On Fat

Trimming lard from your diet can help you stay lean, but eliminating all fat can cause your T levels to plummet. A study published in the International Journal of Sports Medicine reveals that men who consumed the most fat also had the highest T levels. To protect your heart and preserve your T, eat foods high in monounsaturated fats, food such as fish and nuts.

A Fat MORE Dangerous than Trans Fat?

4. Push Away From The Bar

Happy hour can wreak havoc on your manly hormones. In a recent Dutch study, men who drank moderate amounts of alcohol daily for 3 weeks experienced a 7 percent decrease in their testosterone levels. Limit your drinking to one or two glasses of beer or wine a night to avoid a drop in T.

5. Stop Stress

Mental or physical stress can quickly depress your T levels. Stress causes cortisol to surge, which "suppresses the body's ability to make testosterone and utilize it within tissues," says Zava. Cardio can be a great tension tamer, unless you overdo it. Injuries and fatigue are signs that your workout is more likely to lower T than raise it.