Free T and Morning/Random Erections

June 10, 2008

Is there a relationship? Since quitting SP extract, morningwood has

been a thing of the past unless I have to urinate really badly in the

morning. Spontaneous erections are nowhere to be found as well. Libido

is very low and energy levels aren't great. Developing some fat around

the midsection and not making muscle gains (even though I can bench

235lbs and only weigh ~165lbs). I'll get noctunral erections here and

there but I don't think that has to do with Free T. Remember, my T

before SP was 428, so I had naturally low testosterone to begin with

(which probably explains why I had low libido most of my life and the

fact that I can't grow a full beard and have very little body hair....

also long term use [6 years] of Paxil may have lowered my T levels and

libido too).

These were results from Feb:

Testosterone Total 419 ng/dL (250-1100)

Testosterone % Free 1.35% (1.50-2.20)

Testosterone, Free 56.6 pg/mL (35.0 -155.0)

SHBG 40 (7-49 nmol/L)

Estradiol 32 pg/ML (13 – 54)

As you can see, the percentage of Free T is below range. I might have

to get some more bloodwork done to see where I stand now that it's June

(four months after stopping SP). I should also check FH and LSH as

well. How would one go about raising Free T? I'm using ZMA at night

but haven't noticed much. Some have mentioned Nettle Root but that

inhibits DHT, something I obviously do not want to do since that's what

got me into this mess from the start. Would raising Free T bring back

morning erections?

I will say that I was able to have successful sex without Viagra Sunday

night and even had enough time to put a condom on. This is a stark

contrast from the weekend before where I did lose my erection WITH

Viagra - I never felt so down in my life but my gf was very

supportive/understanding.

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