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Old 10-19-2013, 02:20 PM #1
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I've been taking shots of this for a long time now, and recently I've had to stop because I can't afford to have my urologist do a check up on me.

What are the effects of not having this medicine? My body can't produce Testosterone because I lost both of my testicles.
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Hi Skywalker,

The effects should be the same as for primary hypogonadism in males.

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Signs and symptoms may include:
  • Erectile dysfunction
  • Infertility
  • Decrease in beard and body hair growth
  • Decrease in muscle mass
  • Development of breast tissue (gynecomastia)
  • Loss of bone mass (osteoporosis)
Hypogonadism can also cause mental and emotional changes. As testosterone decreases, some men may experience symptoms similar to those of menopause in women. These may include:
  • Fatigue
  • Decreased sex drive
  • Difficulty concentrating
  • Hot flashes
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/mal...CTION=symptoms
...and others (e.g. weight gain, depression, irritability, changes in cholesterol, et al).

See also: symptoms of primary hypogonadism in males

I would not expect all symptoms to appear immediately; some may be noticeable within a week or so, and some slowly over time.

Can/will your PCP take on routine monitoring for you (to be referred to a urologist, endocrinologist, etc) if/when necessary?

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I'm going to go to my primary care doctor next week to see if he can do blood work, and see where I am.

I am divorced, so my sex life has decreased. I haven't had sex in 2 years now, which I don't mind honestly. I've noticed that my sex drive has decreased for the last two months as well. I also have multiple sclerosis as well. I take Zoloft and Gabapentin everyday.

Is it safe to be off testosterone shots for a long period of time?

The decrease in sex drive doesn't bother me, and I wouldn't mind losing the hair on my body lol because before, the shots made me hairy.
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Is it safe to be off testosterone shots for a long period of time?
That's the $64,000 question. It's not just about sex & vanity; proper hormone balance (not just testosterone, but that's a biggie) can be just as important to health as getting enough vitamins.

importance of testosterone

Testosterone May Help Men With Multiple Sclerosis

multiple sclerosis testosterone

Hormone Treatments in Chronic and Intractable Pain
Hormone Replacements and Treatments in Chronic Pain: Update 2010
Hormone Therapies: Newest Advance in Pain Care
...and more by same author

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