Also what are the side effects of using Androgel, my husband is 31 years oldand we have been battling this for 2 years and it seems like his whole disposition has changed as has our relationship.  They have recently changed his dosage of androgel, (we have already tried the patches) and said after eliminating all causes he would most likely have to use the gel for the rest of his life, Any help would be greatly appreciated.
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The following are a list of possible physical symptoms:\n\nFatigue or getting tired very easily \nThe inability to concentrate or stay focused for a long period of time \nDifficulty obtaining an erection \nDifficulty maintaining an erection for an extended period of time \nLoss of body or pubic hair \nThe onset of a pot belly, increased abdominal size \nDecreased sex drive \nSofter testes \nDecreased muscle mass\nThere are also many psychological symptoms of low testosterone, including:\n\nMood swings that come about for no particular reason \nBouts of depression \nIntense anxiety \nProblems falling asleep, or getting a good night’s sleep\n\nside effects of androgel:\nNausea, vomiting, headache, dizziness, hair loss, change in sexual desire, redness/swelling of the skin, change in skin color, or acne may occur. If any of these effects persist or worsen, notify your doctor or pharmacist promptly.\n\nRemember that your doctor has prescribed this medication because the benefit to you is greater than the risk of side effects. Many people using this medication do not have serious side effects.\n\nTell your doctor immediately if any of these unlikely but serious side effects occur: breast pain/enlargement, swelling of the feet/ankles (edema), weight gain, very slow/shallow/difficult breathing (possibly while sleeping), weakness.\n\nTell your doctor immediately if any of these rare but very serious side effects occur: trouble urinating, mental/mood changes (e.g., depression, agitation, hostility), change in size/shape of the testicles, testicle pain/tenderness, stomach/abdominal pain, dark urine, yellowing of eyes/skin, change in the amount of urine, calf tenderness/swelling/pain.\n\nIn patients with diabetes, especially those taking insulin, testosterone may decrease your blood sugar. Be prepared to treat low blood sugar while you are using this medication. Symptoms of low blood sugar include shakiness, nervousness, rapid pulse, and sweating. If you are experiencing these symptoms, consult your doctor.\n\nFor males, in the very unlikely event you have a painful or prolonged erection lasting 4 or more hours, stop using this drug and seek immediate medical attention, or permanent problems could occur.\n\nAvoid spreading this medication to others (see How to Use and Precautions sections). If your female partner develops any changes in hair location, an increase in acne, or other signs of the effects of testosterone, tell both of your doctors.\n\nA very serious allergic reaction to this drug is unlikely, but seek immediate medical attention if it occurs. Symptoms of a serious allergic reaction may include: rash, itching, swelling, severe dizziness, trouble breathing.\n\nIf you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
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WOW.\n\nI never thought of Aderal being used in the scenario you described.  At 38 years old, I have just started taking some of these ADD/ADHD drugs.  They can have positive results, even in the 'short term' you describe.  There will be behavioral changes some positive some negative.  You may want to suggest to your friend to switch medications, as there are numerous.  One side affect he may not tell you about is ED.  That may be his gripe.  That's what mine was!\n\nThe drug company web sites can outline the dosages which are normally prescribed.
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Have him try Cialis or Levitra.  The side effects are different.  \n\nI had a temporary problem after having cancer treatments.  Viagra was a godsend.  I don't need it now, but I still have a few pills left that I use for when we go away for the weekend without the kids and want to have a sexual marathon.  My wife loves it -- it's like having the enthusiasm of an 18 year old with the experience of an older gentleman.\n\nOther options:  STAY AWAY FROM YOHIMBE, IT'S DANGEROUS.  The amino acid l-arginine can really enhance erections, and it is perfectly safe.  I take it every day, and I stopped needing Viagra.
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Allergies\n\nI have a son who is allergic to everything. He was about 8 months old when I started with Melaleuca. One by one I slowly tested each product. Melaleuca is the one thing I can use on him that works wonders! We use to buy 2-3 different types of laudry detergent because of allergies in my household. Now, it's only Mela Power. Renew Bath Oil and Renew Intensive Skin Therapy are awesome for any skin problems and I swear by that!  \nI know several people who have gotten off of their allergy medicine as well as inhalers after switching to Melaleuca. The first step is to get all of the harsh chemicals/toxins out of your home. Then get on the Daily for Life Pack and saturate with the Provex (1capsule/25 lbs per day for 2 weeks) Provex is a powerful antioxidant and is a natural anti-inflammitory and anti-histamine! It works wonderfully for allergies and asthma without the side effects of prescription medications! \nthat he got infections on his legs. The allergist that I went to put him on heavy cortisone, if I knew then what I know now I wouldn't have done it. That did clear him up but then it came back. Here's the great part.... within two weeks of TOTALLY converting our home to Melaleuca products, he was a different child. Attitude, everything. I am convinced that he felt miserable and (acted miserable) because of the allergies. Hallelujah!!!! The other story is about me, I was always allergic to Easter lilies, I have been taking ProvexCV and went in to the local store, saw the lilies and thought to myself, oh great here goes, my head is going to BLOW up. It didn't. I went over and sniffed, and then took in a big sniff and no blow up, and for any doubters, no the store hadn't pulled the centers out of the lilies! Hope these stories help, any questions, contact me at \nCV and I noticed my summer allergies were not as bad as they use to be... so it helped me too...
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I don't know, that's a question I would like to see answered.  I have the same problem.  I am very sexual and my husband's sex drive has gone down.  I could probably do it 3x a day if allowed, but that would probably be way too much for him.
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There's a lot of inaccurate answers here.\n\nWhole has no idea what he is talking about with regards to the Andro Penis. (Also his statement about a 3 inch penis being good for sex is highly misleading). This device does not cause the penis to become flabby in any way. The device's traction uniformly creates cells on a microcellular level which result in a uniform macrocellular increase in the penis size. There is no way the penis can be flabby when it is being enlarged uniformly at all points. Of course, he has no personal experience with this product, but he often posts inaccurate data about it.\n\nI have personal experience with the Andro Penis - it is a medical traction device that uses traction to permanently expand the blood-carrying chambers (the largest being the corpus cavernosa) of the penis.\n\nUse the Andro Penis device 4-9 hours per day for 3-6 months. You will have time-linear flaccid and erect gains in length and some girth gains as well. The flaccid gains appear first. If you want additional girth gains than what you get with the Andro, you should use a PowerJelq device for 10-15 minutes a day to supplement it.\n\nI've gained permanently 1.75" length and 1" girth since June 2005 through the use of the Andro Penis and (very occassionally) PowerJelq for exercises. I'm very pleased with these results. Try it, and you will be happy to see serious gains after 3-6 months usage.\n\nCommon issues with the product are 1) how to make wearing the product more comfortable 2) how to effectively secure the product 3) when and how long you can use the product. Generally the answers to these 3 issues are: 1) use the padding band over your glans before putting it in the silicone band 2) use some padding or other material to prevent slippage of the glans out of the band 3) have a rest period every 2 hours at least, and massage yourself during that time to ensure good blood flow. Don't use the device while sleeping (you won't have the required massage break every 2 hrs). The manual that comes with the Andro has adequate information on what to do and what not to do.\n\nSide note about purchasing this item: you can usually buy this item on Ebay for about 1/2 the cost of other websites. Make sure to shop for the best price. I paid $150. My package included pills, but I never used the pills and I've still gained 1.75" length, 1" girth in 7 months.\n\nSee the link for a study on men using the device. It indicates an average growth per month of around .47 cm in length. Also, after six months, a "median minimum gain" of 2.8 cm.\n\nAlso, I believe it is helpful to perform PC (kegel) exercises to strengthen the PC muscle. You will be enlarging yourself quite significantly and you want to maintain very strong erection strength and stamina which are controlled by the pubococcyl muscle.\n\nIf you need more information let me know.
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coming home from where? been gone a long time? well, I personally dont have great luck with birth control.. got my two kids off the pill and the patch.. try "Conceptro" spermicidal gel and condoms.. or just the gel.. it says on the package to be used with or without.. about $12 at Walmart.
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Pure essential lemongrass oil. It'll work better than any med! About $8 for a .5 ounce bottle. If you hold the bottle up to your nose or drop 2 drops on a Kleenex or something, you'll have energy pronto. Just don't sniff too much an hour before retiring to bed.  I've been wanting to ask you: how is your brother? I've been dying to know!I've put 2 "questions" up asking, hoping you'd see them.             Poor guy . . darn, I wish those lousy doctors would do something for him!!His body is so sensitive with everything he's been through! I just hope to God that the medication they've given him, doesn't make him worse!If your family has the time and the means and the med doesn't work or makes him worse . . .maybe it would be worthwhile to visit an herbalist or alternative practitioner. Best of luck to you and your family. I hope everything works out. Feel free to email me, if you wish. I have a Leo rising and was curious about you and found we have at least a couple of things in common. If you click on urloveurloved, you can get my email address.
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Well I don't know exactly what to say cause I'm male. But your body is changing (As you well know) Your reproductive organs are getting ready to shut down ( Sorry your baby mak'in years are about over) Hormones that once made you want to reproduce.Are in ever decreasing amounts by your body..Causing your mind alittle stress..Hot flash's , Mood swings, Sudden crying, are all affects but there are also others,, A loss of the desire for intimate contact, facial hair and gaining weight are others. This loss of wanting to have sex is very normal..If you're husband Loves you he will understand...Not that any of us guys are able to understand it anyway..If you go to the Doctor he may recommend hormone replacement therapy.or maybe some Smiley pills to make you feel better....My wife has gone thru this for about 3 years <So it is a long process, Sit down with your Husband and tell him you have to have a talk.....Explain to him what is going on...He should be understanding........Almost all married men have to experience it ( I laughingly call my wife Mrs Jackal and Hyde........
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He may have lost attraction to you... sad to say. THIS IS NOT YOUR FAULT.... you're having his kids for crying out loud!!! Personally, I would love my wife even more during that period, however, a lot of men arent like that. It probably has something to do with the weight you have gained from both pregnancies. You need to talk to him about your feelings and your concerns. Maybe marriage counseling would help... if you are both opened minded to that. You are going through a hard time now, physically, emotionally and all. I wish he was more supportive of you. Basically, dont take his selfishness and ignorance personal. You are doing a very important job right now and looks are secondary. Just my thought on the subject....\n\nCounselorDan
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Very interesting reading:\n\n\nAnabolic-androgenic steroids are man-made substances related to male sex hormones. “Anabolic” refers to muscle-building, and “androgenic” refers to increased masculine characteristics. “Steroids” refers to the class of drugs. These drugs are available legally only by prescription, to treat conditions that occur when the body produces abnormally low amounts of testosterone, such as delayed puberty and some types of impotence. They are also prescribed to treat body wasting in patients with AIDS and other diseases that result in loss of lean muscle mass. Abuse of anabolic steroids, however, can lead to serious health problems, some irreversible.\n\nToday, athletes and others abuse anabolic steroids to enhance performance and also to improve physical appearance. Anabolic steroids are taken orally or injected, typically in cycles of weeks or months (referred to as “cycling”), rather than continuously. Cycling involves taking multiple doses of steroids over a specific period of time, stopping for a period, and starting again. In addition, users often combine several different types of steroids to maximize their effectiveness while minimizing negative effects (referred to as “stacking”).\nHealth Hazards\nThe major side effects from abusing anabolic steroids can include liver tumors and cancer, jaundice (yellowish pigmentation of skin, tissues, and body fluids), fluid retention, high blood pressure, increases in LDL (bad cholesterol), and decreases in HDL (good cholesterol). Other side effects include kidney tumors, severe acne, and trembling. In addition, there are some gender-specific side effects:\n\n    * For men — shrinking of the testicles, reduced sperm count, infertility, baldness, development of breasts, increased risk for prostate cancer.\n    * For women — growth of facial hair, male-pattern baldness, changes in or cessation of the menstrual cycle, enlargement of the clitoris, deepened voice.\n    * For adolescents — growth halted prematurely through premature skeletal maturation and accelerated puberty changes. This means that adolescents risk remaining short for the remainder of their lives if they take anabolic steroids before the typical adolescent growth spurt.\n\nIn addition, people who inject anabolic steroids run the added risk of contracting or transmitting HIV/AIDS or hepatitis, which causes serious damage to the liver.\n\nScientific research also shows that aggression and other psychiatric side effects may result from abuse of anabolic steroids. Many users report feeling good about themselves while on anabolic steroids, but researchers report that extreme mood swings also can occur, including manic-like symptoms leading to violence. Depression often is seen when the drugs are stopped and may contribute to dependence on anabolic steroids. Researchers report also that users may suffer from paranoid jealousy, extreme irritability, delusions, and impaired judgment stemming from feelings of invincibility. 1\n\nResearch also indicates that some users might turn to other drugs to alleviate some of the negative effects of anabolic steroids. For example, a study of 227 men admitted in 1999 to a private treatment center for dependence on heroin or other opioids found that 9.3 percent had abused anabolic steroids before trying any other illicit drug. Of these 9.3 percent, 86 percent first used opioids to counteract insomnia and irritability resulting from the anabolic steroids.
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Hello Ninjachik, my wife and I went to counsleing for several years. We had only one problem in our marriage. I wanted sex more than she did. We were great in every other way.\nWe tried 3 different counsleors and what happened to us was after a few sessions, the counselor seemed to side with one of us and then the other person felt like they were being picked on by the counselor and our spouse. We gave up with them and started e-mailing each other! We both literally spilled our guts. We were very open with our feelings and the e-mail allowed us to say what we wanted without the other person interrupting! It took a few months of doing this but within about 2 weeks, we both felt that we were on to something! We both agreed to be more positive about things in general. If one of us was down, the other person picked them up. We both made efforts to do things the other person enjoyed. We started having more sex but I was no longer pressuring her to do this. Without the pressure from me, her desire picked back up! Now after almost 11 years of marriage, we go at it like two teenagers! I am not saying that counselling won't work for the two of you but you could try what worked for us. Talk to your husband and see if he is willing. It does take time but it sounds like you still love him. I will keep an eye on this question and if you want to discuss this more, let me know.\nI wish you and your family the very best of luck!
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Damn right there is such a thing - it's ANDROPAUSE\n\nIT can start as early as the thirties -\n\nIt is very severe - except that it's very gradual - DOESN'T MEAN THAT IT's not SEVERE.   i"m sick & tired of women trying to minimize mens' andropause - they want the world to cry for womens' problems but expect men to endure without complaint.\n\nsymptoms include:\n\nLoss of virility & libido, weak or no erection, scanty semen output, weak orgasm, &#92;\n\nFatty tissue increase, weakening of the heart function, shrinkage of lung capacity, stiffness & soreness of muscles, joint, tendons, ligaments,  Also high blood pressure, higher blood sugar & heart disease & hardening of the arteries.\n\ngeneralized tired, rundown feeling - weakness of muscular capacity  - poor sleep - sadness & despondent mental outlook, lack of ambition & focus.  memory weakening, mind get dull & slow\n\nNo effective treatments exist.  Exogenous hormones often fail since men over 30 produce lage amounts of SHBG - (sex hormone binding globulin) this inactivates testosterone both your own & that given from outside sources.\n\nwith age, the cellular receptors which used to respond to free testosterone begin to not respond well at all - they become INSENSITIVE TO testosterone - even when blood levels are adequate.\n\nMens' andropause is just like womens' menopause - it is controlled by a biological clock programmed into the man's body & this comes from God's plan.  Virility does not last forever - puberty starts it & ANDROPAUSE ENDS IT.   This is part of aging & is God's plan - It cannot be overcome.\n\nMens' andropause is every bit as severe as womens' menopause.  but women like to maximalize their discomfort & they are more vocal & complain more than men do.  \n\nAnd that's that.
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31 years old? yeah its noraml. whats happening is your metabalism is starting to slow down due to aging. its not terrible because everyone will go through it. what would help is eating less foods that cause bloating (beans, greasy stuff, etc) and have a antacid near you after meals.
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There's a testosterone patch (Intrinsa) that's under evaluation for women to boost the sex drive. I don't know when it's supposed to come out or what the status of it is right now. Check with your GYN. He/she should know.\n\nI got divorced after 17 years. That worked for me lol (actually that's not even a joke)
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Have you tried talking to her about this? Is she aware that things have changed?  You both may want to talk to her doctor to see if you have any options on a medical point of view.  You may have to make some changes as to the way your sex life used to be while she is going through this. Let her know how much you love her and how she makes you feel and let her know that even though you don't understand what she is going through you are there for her. I think it is wonderful how you described your feelings for her. You also may want to do some research on menopause. It doesn't effect every woman the same way. If she is having hot flashes she may want to try Remifemin, which is over the counter. Of course, she should ask her doctor about this first. If he says it is okay to try and she would have the need to use it you can go to their website and they will send her a free sample. I believe it is enough for at least 2 weeks. It really helped me.  Good Luck to both of you.
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My Dad had this. I think it depends on if other areas/organs are involved & how involved.  I hope the person who you are inquiring about will be okay. Originally that had told my Dad 2-15 years but it depends on many things.  Have you looked into the steroid treatments? You can look up the American Cancer Society online and see if there are any clinical trials of different things in your area.  Good Luck to you and yours.  God Bless.