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What are the treatments of benign prostatic hyperplasia?
Query: Hello doctor, I have attached a PDF containing the details of my recent visit with my urologist. I am trying to understand everything that he said for me to do. I think I understand all of it except this: What is he saying about one to nine? They seem to be related to what I am supposed to do. 1. Ta... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. I went through the PDF (attachments removed to protect the patient's identity), your questions, and the urologist's notes. For BPH (benign prostatic hyperplasia) with an overactive bladder, medications are offered and if they fail, endoscopic... Read Full »
Does testosterone gel help with my erectile dysfunction?
Query: Hello doctor, I have low libido problem. As a result of which I am suffering from ED since two years. I am 38 years old, married and having one daughter aged 6 years. I had some issue of erectile dysfunction at 32 years, but it got sorted by itself. I checked my testosterone and it was 295 ng/dL and... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Yes, your symptoms are due to testosterone deficiency. And you do need testosterone supplement. Well, Depot injection was actually a good option. But, it comes with side effects. Still it is a good option as you need to take injection just once in one or two months. Test... Read Full »
I am experiencing low libido. Please help.
Query: Hi doctor, I am a 33 year old male, who has schizophrenia and depression from the last 12 years. My current problem is low libido and erection-related issues. I do not wish to take any medicine like Viagra or other similar medicines. Please suggest a medicine which can cure my problem. I also need h... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concerns. From the available description, these are the following things which are responsible for decreased libido and erection problem such as Obesity, Diabetes, High blood pressure and medications, Low testosterone level. I sugge... Read Full »
Why do I have high prolactin and low testosterone levels?
Query: Hello doctor, My doctor wants me to get an MRI after my blood work. I wanted to get a second opinion, and I have attached my blood results. My prolactin is 20.4 ng/mL (above normal), total testosterone is 269.3 ng/dL (below normal), free testosterone is 8.9 ng/dL (normal), FSH is 3.7 mIU/mL (normal)... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thanks for posting your query. See, your prolactin levels are high. There are only two reasons for that Problems in the testes and Problems in the pituitary gland located in the brain. Now your endocrinologist wants to know if there is any pituitary problem, which is c... Read Full »
I have lost my erection two to three times. Will this affect my mental or sexual health?
Query: Hi doctor,I have had sex with a couple of partners earlier. Still, somewhere in the case of my present partner, I cannot penetrate her because she may be a bit heavy for me to move and push through, and as a result, after a couple of minutes, I lost my erection, which happened two to three times. I ... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. According to your complaints, you may have erectile dysfunction (ED). Reason for ED includes: Stress due to work or family-related issues. Depression. Varicocele. Low self-esteem. Homosexuality. Religious constraints. Smokin... Read Full »
What is the treatment for PE due to low testosterone?
Query: Hello doctor, I am 35 years old. I am a type 2 diabetic, totally controlled as lost 37.4 lbs weight also recently. I am the father of a 5-year-old son. I have lived a healthy sexual life till now, but for the last three to four months I am facing acute premature ejaculation issues. I got my test don... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. There are many causes of premature ejaculation and low testosterone is one among them. But the value you have posted I am not understanding it. The value is 300 -1,000 ng/dL, but you have written as 1.9 %. Is it 1.9 ng/dl or 1.9% of normal value? Kindly let me know b... Read Full »
Will Clomifene help in increasing testosterone levels?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 36-year-old male. I have been having issues with ED, fatigue, irritability, and urinary urgency. I just felt like my nether regions are lacking in nutrition. Penis feels abnormally limp and dead a lot, and have trouble maintaining erections during sex. Also, I am leaking urine a... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. The doctor basically gave you Clomifene because most likely he suspected that since you have gynecomastia, therefore, there might be low prolactin levels as well and Clomifene is an anti-estrogen drug, therefore it will help to decrease the gynecomastia and possibly ... Read Full »
Can hormonal therapy help my friend overcome hypogonadism?
Query: Hello doctor, My 25-year-old friend has recently been diagnosed with hypogonadism, and I am seeking guidance on the available treatments and potential side effects. Could you share insights into the medications or testosterone therapy options that are commonly prescribed for this condition? Consider... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. Yes, actually, in such cases, I suggest hormonal therapy (method of treating the patients with hormone supplement, which the body lacks in production), but we need to find out which hormone deficiency is there and at w... Read Full »
I have been suffering from premature ejaculation and low testosterone level. Please help.
Query: Hi doctor,I got married three years ago. My sexual health was good, but in one year, I got premature ejaculation, and I did not have the feeling to have sex. My testosterone level is low, and my prolactin hormone is high. Please suggest what is best for me.Kindly help. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Based on the information you provided, it sounds like you may be experiencing a combination of sexual health concerns. Here are some suggestions: Address low testosterone: Low testosterone, also known as hypogonadism, can contribute to decr... Read Full »
Antidepressants are not helping me. Please suggest.
Query: Hello doctor,I am 65 years old, and I have seen a few psychiatrists from a young age. I have taken a lot of antidepressants. In the past, I have been on Anafranil, Zoloft, Aropax, Cymbalta, Pristiq, Lithium, Avanza, Amitryptiline, Allegron, Tofranil, and Luvox. I have not been on any antipsychotic o... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. If the testosterone levels are low, then it needs to be treated. Also, you get a thyroid profile test, and vitamin D levels as a problem in them can also present similarly. There are plenty of treatment options available. You can discuss with your treating psychiatri... Read Full »