"Man" opause or Andropause

Thanks again Andy.

I will look into the weight program.

I don’t think I will have a problem with my doc. I asked for a test about 10 years ago. He okayed it, but I had to travel to a town 40 miles away. So I said fuck it, I ain’t doing that. If the same thing happens this time, I’ll be sure to go.

One last thing Andy. I think I’ve read recently read that you had bad EQ taking Pyguem. I’ve been taking it awhile now, because I loved the pre-cum effect. I used to get a lot of it when I started taking it, now I get none. But, I’ve kept taking it. Could that play a part in my issue?

Believe it or not, once you work past the "every joint screams in agony" part and get used to it, it can be fun.

I’m 25 miles from almost every clinic or doctor’s office in my area… on the wrong side of the metro area. I’m 45 miles from a good-size town a couple of counties over; it’s a straight shot down the freeway and every office is near an off-ramp. When I have the choice I take the longer drive; it’s better than dealing with the traffic.

Pygeum turned me off like a switch. EQ came back a couple of days after stopping. But I haven’t run that test again, and nobody else seems to have run into that problem. Trying it again is on my to-do list, but I’m not in any particular hurry.

You might try discontinuing pygeum for a week or two and see if it makes a change. Then try that with any other supplements you’re taking. And it would hurt to look up side effects of any prescription meds you might be on; even if you did your due diligence when you started, the drug data gets updated from time to time.

I found a site called Male Excel.

They test you prior to prescribing. A simple blood test you mail in, then a video chat consult. My level was in the normal low range.

I personally take ~6 - 9mg of boron daily. I also eat one or two Brazil nuts daily. Regular exercise and moderation in drinking also helps.

Like I said I really enjoyed having a lot of pre-cum, and I think Mrs. LFG did too. But, I’m definitely done with it for now. I wasn’t getting any pre-cum anymore and if it’s playing a part in my issue, it definitely ain’t worth it.

Where do you get Boron?

I am unfortunately on 2 high blood pressure meds now. I think that definitely could be playing a part.

I’ve heard of Male Excell, I like that they test first. I will check into it for sure. Thanks!

I take Boron as well. Found it on Amazon.

https://www.ama … /dp/B07F92W9MK/

Thanks.

You have several things working against your erections:
-drinking
-high blood pressure

Reducing daily drinking to once in a while, a good exercise regimen and healthy diet will address both of those as well as reduce your blood pressure long term.

I would tackle the real significant issues rather than chasing things that sound like an easy fix like taking boron and shooting up with testosterone.

I also think testosterone specifically can increase risk of heart and blood pressure issues…

How’s your blood sugar?

Diabetes also kills your EQ…

I’m good on blood sugar. For now, hopefully stays that way. Diabetes does run in my family.

Gents, wanted to circle back and say that exercise and weight were without a doubt a huge issue in this whole thing. I’ve started training and dropped 18 lbs in 6 weeks with a trainer and a program that keeps me honest about what I’m eating, drinking, and doing.

EQ has come back a long way, desire also. Not 100% where it was, but I have gotten the bug for PE again, so that’s a great move in the right direction.

I had a convo with the wife, it’s the fork in the road at 44 years old… either get back fit, which is harder to do as you get older, or just say fuckit and become an old fat man. I am choosing the former!!!

Staying fit is *much* easier than *getting* fit.

I went with the latter, more from inertia and long-term poor health than any conscious decision. It put me a lot further down the curve than I would otherwise have been, but it has been worth the effort.