Please help!! Rogaine onset ED

fendrlovr,

Have you tried the BTB jelqing? It works wonders for restoring blood circulation to your shaft. Recently when I was hanging true BTC I noticed for some reason that I was having a harder time getting erect. I added BTB jelqing to my routine and my EQ is back… plus I changed my hanging angle. But the main point is that BTB helps blood flow into your shaft from the base. Give it a shot.

He shouldn’t be doing any PE at the moment.

I haven’t really been doing any PE at all for the past couple months, maybe some light jelqing here and there. I’ve tried the BTB jelqing after you recommended it but there is just no blood flow to my dick at all. Like I can get an erection if I watch porn or something but other than that I’m totally flaccid all day. There’s no ‘chubbies’ like I used to have and also nocturnal erections have completely gone away starting like a week and a half ago. I’ll give you guys an update tomorrow when I visit the doctor.

As for now I’m starting to think its due to low testosterone? Cause I have been very tired lately and it seems my testicles are shrinking in addition to my penis from the lack of blood flow/ sex drive. Anyway thanks for the support guys, I would hate to have to figure all this out by myself with no help.

I felt the same way bro. Hope your doc can help. My THEORY (so I don’t get any smart ass comments about not being a doctor) was similar to yours - that the Rogaine actually did something to my testosterone levels. Because Rogaine is supposed to help block DHT, perhaps it blocked regular testosterone as well. That was one theory I had. Keep it up with the BTB jelqing. One time isn’t enough to do anything. Do it regularly.

I don’t think rogaine blocks dht?

So you stopped taking Rogaine & you’re still getting all these horrible symptoms?

Yes but the symptoms are different. While on rogaine my erections were much softer and I came much quicker. My dick also felt ‘numb’ and I often had shortness of breath and like foggy thinking as others call it online when reporting there symptoms. Now I can get a full erection if I watch porn and it actually stays and I last longer. But other than that I get virtually no erections throughout the days. Also my thinking feels a bit clearer even though I am still worried about this problem. I know this may not sound valid but I could actually feel that the chemical was leaving my system when I stopped. Now I just have no idea what the problem is.

It _locally_ blocks DHT from killing hair follicles, it’s not a centrally active drug that inhibits the enzyme that converts testosterone to dihydrotestosterone, and drugs that _do_ block said enzyme don’t “block regular testosterone”, it stops the enzymatic conversion of testosterone into dihydrotesterone. And again, unless you’re taking it orally the amount entering the bloodstream is a thousandth of a thousandth of an oral dose, which is still not an inhibitor or blocker of DHT or testosterone. Even with DHT-blocking drugs, sexual dysfunction is rare. And they’re designed to block conversion to DHT. If minoxidil really is responsible (which I highly doubt), it’s more likely an extremely rare allergic response to the drug or the solution it is dissolved in, and that’s still extremely unlikely.

Simple case of Occam’s Razor. If it was a drug that worked on DHT or T, or was even a centrally acting drug, it might be feasible even if not likely.

Alright, I have no idea what the cause is, it was just a thought. I talked to the doctor today and he looked at me like I had three heads, which I guess is understandable. I’m getting a blood test for E/LFT, FBC/ESR, Testosterone (total), Testosterone free, and TSH. I’ll let you guys know the results when I get them on Thursday.

At least you didn’t go in with a print out from online telling him what your diagnosis is. (I hope.) Then he would have proceeded to punch you in two of those three heads.

LOL!!!!

Mr. Schlong, It’s crazy how right you were. It’s been a month and I’m feeling better all of sudden. Over the past two days I’ve been much hornier, I even had to jerk it twice yesterday haha. Went to the doctor, testosterone isn’t back yet but everything else says im healthy. I’ll keep you guys updated. I’m feelin like a million bucks. Happiness has a name and its B-O-N-E-R.

R-Dopa, please cite resources or don’t make such bold claims. There are many flaws in this paragraph. I’ve read some of your posts and you seem very intelligent, but just throwing information around (some information which may not be fact), can be dangerous to some.

Minoxidil is NOT a DHT blocker, from what I’ve read. However, some hair treatment creams, such as certain Rogaines, can contain known DHT blockers, such as Azelac acid, which COULD be causing some sexual dysfunction or hormonal issues. You have to check the active ingredients each time. And by the way, topical application is a common, efficient delivery method with many medical applications, such as hormonal creams/gels. So your statement above is completely false.

Sexual dysfunction from DHT blockers isn’t rare, and there are many factors contributing to the “sexual dysfunction.” I don’t care to go down this road, but just know that it isn’t uncommon and these are powerful drugs, especially at the young age of 20.

Don’t obsess about the labs bro. Try not to be so anxious with your girl and don’t force it when you aren’t 100% involved. You will be fine.

I had some bad ED and premature ejaculation while using Rogain but I was also using Hormones as well so I assumed it was the Hormones, I thought it was strange I was having ED while on testosterone when everyone talked about their amazing sex drives while on testosterone. I got sick of my body not functioning properly and quit the rogaine and testosterone, 3 months later and I am finally horny as hell again and I blew 2 loads yesterday and almost 3. :)

The Rogaine made my hair fall out (like it was supposed to when you first use it) but the hair has not come back yet, so I regret using the Rogaine.

Yeah, I finally realized that this is just going to take a little time. I feel better everyday although not 100 percent yet. It’s just something that I had to learn the hard way. Bluray did your premature ejaculation go away on its own just like your sex drive came back? Cause that is definitely something I never had before using rogaine.