HIV and T levels

[gcr.mty.mx]

Hey guys, here's an interesting one.

Has anybody who's on treatment and UD had any problems achieving/mantaining an erection? Is this fairly common amongst pozzies?

My last labs were done about three months ago and came back all normal, VL is UD and have been feeling great. I've been going out with someone and have been having some good fun. However, there's been days where I feel like my sex drive is very low or not even there.

There has been stress at work and I'm meditating and excercising to cope with that (by the way swimming is awesome excersice! highly recommend it), I don't think the stress level is anything out of the ordinary.

Should I consider consulting this with my doc on my next visit? Should I have my T levels checked? I'm 33

Looking forward to reading your comments, always helpful.

G

[gcr.mty.mx]

I'm thinking I should have wrote that a 'friend of a friend' is having this issue! 

[Almost2late]

Back when I was first dxed with very, very low cd4's and pnuemonia, I was also told my testosterone was also very low and I couldn't get it hard but honestly I really wasn't trying.. had my mind on other  more pressing health issues.
My doctor prescribed a testosterone medicine but I never did fill it. Instead my appetite returned and I ate like a pig, began weight training primarily my legs and my testosterone skyrocketed to normal levels. Haven't had any problems since maintaining an erection.

I'd definitely speak to a doctor about your situation but I'd also challenge my workout routine and eat a high protein to see if that makes a difference.

 

[Tonny2]

       ojo        Hello g, funny guy, hahahh....I was 32 years old when I got my dx, although I was very sick, I started treatment, and I did have low levels of testosterone. I think you should ask your doctor to get it check...A have a friend who did have the same problem, he was barebackin tho, I told him that maybe his mind was playing tricks on him for the barebacking thing, he started using condoms, and that was the solution, I guess his concience was telling him Not good, not good...wishing you the best...I hope you find the solution, you are still a young man...enjoy yor partner...hugs

[gcr.mty.mx]

Thanks guys,

I'm not gonna stress over this, just kinda take notice of my diet and habits so that I can tell my doctor when my next appointment comes up. Perhaps consult a nutritionist?

I have been healthy so don't think my CD4 is down. I do feel like I take better care of my body now and are very relaxed about the whole HIV deal so I think I'm even healthier than before diagnosis.

As for the "fun" I've been having, it's all been good clean and safe fun. And even though it's not stopped me from enjoying the moment I Just kinda want to be a little more 'able' 

Stay strong
G

[harleymc]

I think this topic has been 'framed' weirdly.
The title is about testosterone but the discussion is about erection difficulties.

The two subjects have almost no correlation. Most ED is caused by other reasons.

It's worth getting your doctor to do afull check up ED can be an indicator of coronary disease,  or diabetes. It could  be related to depression, anxiety or medications for depression or anxiety.
Cycling is supposed to be a risk factor, as is smoking.

Best to let your doctor get to the bottom of it all.

[gcr.mty.mx]

Thank you @harleymc
I will consider your point of view as well.
I have been taking real good care of myself both physically and mentally, not taking any meds other than ARV and my therapist discharged me after a year of me voluntarily working out my issues.  But hey you never now!
I will bring it up at my next appointment, just in case there's anything else to look for that doesn't come up on previous bloodwork.

Stay strong!
G