lei Posted May 16, 2006 Share Posted May 16, 2006 hey all, been a while, one of my last posts was a few weeks after starting lexapro. i think i mentioned that my doc sent me for labs which showed that my testosterone was nearly depleted which accounted for my sexual deadening. he prescribed testosterone creme which started working within days and now weeks later i actually want to cut back because i need to cum more than my horny hubby! i don't know why every doc doesn't check testosterone levels of ssri patients with sexual dysfunction. it seems such a no-brainer. i still deal with some nausea and fatigue but mentally i'm better than ever and sexually, well, i keep walking into flagpoles and stuff i hope this can help someone. aloha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Becca Posted May 16, 2006 Share Posted May 16, 2006 Lei, great to hear things are going better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HaloGirl66 Posted May 16, 2006 Share Posted May 16, 2006 lei, thanks for the tip - will add it to the list to talk to my doc about Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Libby Posted May 17, 2006 Share Posted May 17, 2006 lei, do you know if ssri's affect testosterone levels? Or was it a coincidence? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
borzage Posted May 17, 2006 Share Posted May 17, 2006 Where do you get testosterone creme? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lei Posted May 17, 2006 Author Share Posted May 17, 2006 Becca, thanks for your blessing HaloGirl, glad to be of service Libby, my DO, who is also a hormone replacement specialist, says testosterone depletion is one of the more common side effects of SSRIs. all i know is that i could have an orgasm the day before but not a few days after starting lexapro, and no wonder with almost no testosterone in my blood. now i'm like, gee, horseback riding looks like fun... mad genius good question because there is only one pharmacy that carries it out of i'd guess 30 pharmacies on this island. the guy mixes it himself. it's rubbed on the wrists or thigh or groin area(s). good stuff! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Libby Posted May 17, 2006 Share Posted May 17, 2006 Libby, my DO, who is also a hormone replacement specialist, says testosterone depletion is one of the more common side effects of SSRIs. all i know is that i could have an orgasm the day before but not a few days after starting lexapro, and no wonder with almost no testosterone in my blood. now i'm like, gee, horseback riding looks like fun...I might have to tell you a horseback riding story. And, I am going to get my testosterone level checked one day soon. I need to have other hormones checked anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lei Posted May 17, 2006 Author Share Posted May 17, 2006 I might have to tell you a horseback riding story. i eagerly await And, I am going to get my testosterone level checked one day soon. I need to have other hormones checked anyway. good luck! i really hope this can help others. please keep us posted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bianca Posted May 17, 2006 Share Posted May 17, 2006 Is that cream rx only? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lei Posted May 17, 2006 Author Share Posted May 17, 2006 Is that cream rx only? yes. but if a lab test shows extremely low testosterone, i don't know why a doc wouldn't prescribe it. again, only a few pharmacies make it, though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lei Posted May 17, 2006 Author Share Posted May 17, 2006 thanks sweetie good to see you too and hoping all is well. aloha! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NARS Posted May 17, 2006 Share Posted May 17, 2006 It sounds like you need to get it from what's called a "compounding pharmacy." We've got a few in my city; they always have a sign in the window referring to bioidentical hormones, which is what the creams usually are. I'm now taking a few compounded meds--progesterone cream and cortisol capsules. I've also taken liothyronine (T3), which is compounded by the pharmacy. Compounded meds are often cheap, and it seems they're often generic forms of hormones that are so cheap to produce that noone markets them anymore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lei Posted May 17, 2006 Author Share Posted May 17, 2006 NARS, good to see you, and thanks for clarifying this. with my insurance i only pay $5 for a month because it's generic. my doc doesn't seem to be sold by the marketing folks, maybe that's why we tried working just with benzos until i found i really needed an SSRI too. to everyone else, yeah, like NARS said. and everyone, may your meds be good to you as this combo is for me. wishes for healing, and aloha. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest KLO Posted November 19, 2007 Share Posted November 19, 2007 Thanks for sharing this. I just wanted to write back and say what you wrote helped me (and my husband!). I did not want to get off the Lexapro, because it is helping me tremendously. Thanks again. hey all, been a while, one of my last posts was a few weeks after starting lexapro. i think i mentioned that my doc sent me for labs which showed that my testosterone was nearly depleted which accounted for my sexual deadening. he prescribed testosterone creme which started working within days and now weeks later i actually want to cut back because i need to cum more than my horny hubby! i don't know why every doc doesn't check testosterone levels of ssri patients with sexual dysfunction. it seems such a no-brainer. i still deal with some nausea and fatigue but mentally i'm better than ever and sexually, well, i keep walking into flagpoles and stuff i hope this can help someone. aloha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Latin Girl Posted November 20, 2007 Share Posted November 20, 2007 Lei Wow this is great news. I am going to ask my doc right away!!!! Do you know if there are any side effects???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quiet storm Posted November 21, 2007 Share Posted November 21, 2007 Dont overdo it with the testosterone. I'd hate for you to grow a beard or something! LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazycatnapper Posted November 23, 2007 Share Posted November 23, 2007 I used to get tablets of the stuff and it did work wonders. My insurance changed and the doc I was seeing was not covered under the new plan, so I don't see him anymore. He uses lots of natural remedies and the insurance companies don't like to cover his services. If I had the bucks, I'd go and pay full price to see him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dangergirl Posted November 23, 2007 Share Posted November 23, 2007 I must be a freak - even Lexapro couldn't kill my libido or my orgasms. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazycatnapper Posted November 24, 2007 Share Posted November 24, 2007 You are blessed dangergirl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeInVa Posted December 23, 2007 Share Posted December 23, 2007 I must be a freak - even Lexapro couldn't kill my libido or my orgasms. LOL,one of the main reasons behind why I'm depressed is probably because I'm not getting any to begin with. I'm on 20 mgs per day of Lexapro & find that my sex drive is just as strong as ever & it's driving me nuts most of the time....sometimes it makes me just want to cut the darn thing off seeing as how I'm NEVER gonna use it at the rate I'm going. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duch Posted March 27, 2008 Share Posted March 27, 2008 Ladies: This is my first post. I see some of you are using Androgel (or Testim or a compounded formula) which, I presume, targets the clitoris. Some are using tablets, which I would think are winstrol My questions (gentlemen, would you mind just looking the other way for a moment) 1. Before you lost your libido, did you have vaginal orgasms and clitoral, or just one of the two? 2. Of the above noted products, did any restore the vaginal orgasms? 3. Has anyone tried histamines? Thank you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lei Posted March 29, 2008 Author Share Posted March 29, 2008 Ladies: This is my first post. I see some of you are using Androgel (or Testim or a compounded formula) which, I presume, targets the clitoris. Some are using tablets, which I would think are winstrol My questions (gentlemen, would you mind just looking the other way for a moment) 1. Before you lost your libido, did you have vaginal orgasms and clitoral, or just one of the two? 2. Of the above noted products, did any restore the vaginal orgasms? 3. Has anyone tried histamines? Thank you Welcome, Duch, I haven't been active here in a while and just posted today, don't know if it's a coincidence that this old thread got bumped up, but I'm glad I'm around for it. Testosterone totally saved my sex life during SSRIs. I'm considering going back on an SSRI and will definitely resume testosterone if needed. In answer to your questions: 1. clitoral only, before and after. 2. N/A. 3. No. Latin Girl, I'm sorry I missed your question way back. I don't know of any side effects. I didn't have any. Just the good stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
technogiggle Posted March 29, 2008 Share Posted March 29, 2008 Ladies: This is my first post. I see some of you are using Androgel (or Testim or a compounded formula) which, I presume, targets the clitoris. Some are using tablets, which I would think are winstrol My questions (gentlemen, would you mind just looking the other way for a moment) 1. Before you lost your libido, did you have vaginal orgasms and clitoral, or just one of the two? 2. Of the above noted products, did any restore the vaginal orgasms? 3. Has anyone tried histamines? Thank you Welcome, Duch, I haven't been active here in a while and just posted today, don't know if it's a coincidence that this old thread got bumped up, but I'm glad I'm around for it. Testosterone totally saved my sex life during SSRIs. I'm considering going back on an SSRI and will definitely resume testosterone if needed. In answer to your questions: 1. clitoral only, before and after. 2. N/A. 3. No. Latin Girl, I'm sorry I missed your question way back. I don't know of any side effects. I didn't have any. Just the good stuff. I must not be a gentleman. oh well. i'm the 'other' kind of freak. it typically takes me quite a while to climax, and with SSRI's, well, let's just say i am NOT a 3 minuteman. Yes, she gets sore and does not want to hop on the motorbike after, but she does have a goofy smile through dinner... not hubris. really. so, any evidence that RX testosterone can help MALE anorgasmia / retarded ejaculation? I'd love to join the party, in addition to save my aching back... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beetle Posted March 29, 2008 Share Posted March 29, 2008 Ladies: This is my first post. I see some of you are using Androgel (or Testim or a compounded formula) which, I presume, targets the clitoris. Some are using tablets, which I would think are winstrol My questions (gentlemen, would you mind just looking the other way for a moment) 1. Before you lost your libido, did you have vaginal orgasms and clitoral, or just one of the two? 2. Of the above noted products, did any restore the vaginal orgasms? 3. Has anyone tried histamines? Thank you Welcome, Duch, I haven't been active here in a while and just posted today, don't know if it's a coincidence that this old thread got bumped up, but I'm glad I'm around for it. Testosterone totally saved my sex life during SSRIs. I'm considering going back on an SSRI and will definitely resume testosterone if needed. In answer to your questions: 1. clitoral only, before and after. 2. N/A. 3. No. Latin Girl, I'm sorry I missed your question way back. I don't know of any side effects. I didn't have any. Just the good stuff. Hi, just ran across your thread and thought I'd chime in. I have heard of testosterone cream as a possible treatment for sexual dysfunction in females. I had not heard that it would be of any use in the case of SSRI induced sexual dysfunction. But I am glad that it seems to be working for you. I imagine that you will have regular bloodwork done to monitor your level of testosterone. Possible side effects are: Possible side effects for women on testosterone therapy include acne, excess body hair (hirsutism), enlargement of the clitoris, and mood or personality changes such as aggressiveness or hostility. Also, excessive amounts of testosterone can decrease high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol (the "good" cholesterol) or cause an abnormal rise in liver enzymes in the blood. Because long-term effects aren't known, if you opt for testosterone therapy for sexual dysfunction, you should be closely monitored by your doctor. [link=http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/female-sexual-dysfunction/DS00701/DSECTION=6" target="_blank]http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/female-se...0701/DSECTION=6[/link] Congrats and good luck. Hope it continues to work out for you. The anorgasmia is one reason I try to stay away from SSRIs or SNRIs. I know how important that part of life can be. Edited to add: Here's some interesting info about testosterone therapy. Some women benefit from transdermal supplementation with testosterone cream. When prescribing this, it is important that a woman be off birth control pills or other hormone regimens. After baseline levels are assessed, the goal is to raise levels into the upper quartile of the normal range for free testosterone for women. Testosterone cream is usually made for the patient by a compounding pharmacist.4-6 A conservative dosing program could begin with natural testosterone 5mg/g cream, with 1g applied three times per week to the lower abdomen, mons area, buttocks, or inner thighs. Care should be taken in choosing a site of application because women may experience fine hair growth at the site of application. Results are often seen within 6 to 12 weeks and may begin as erotic dreams and nocturnal arousal. Hormone levels are rechecked approximately every 3 months during supplementation and should be rechecked at the same lab from which baseline levels were obtained, at approximately the same time in the menstrual cycle.5 Potential benefits of topical testosterone include increased clitoral sensitivity, increased vaginal lubrication, increased libido, and heightened arousal. Potential side effects from topical testosterone include weight gain, menstrual irregularities, growth of facial and body hair, clitoral enlargement, acne, and hypercholesteremia. Since testosterone can undergo metabolic pathways that convert it to estrogen, careful monitoring of estradiol levels after dose increases is paramount.1 As a final note, although testosterone cream can be of great benefit to some women, it should not be considered a panacea. Recent pilot research suggests that equal or greater libidinal enhancement can be achieved by L-arginine containing nutraceutical compounds or standardized DHEA products.7,8 Female sexual function is becoming a priority for many pharmaceutical companies, and it is likely that more research and new product offerings for HSDD will be forthcoming. http://www.femalepatient.com/html/arc/sig/...s/article_6.asp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lei Posted March 30, 2008 Author Share Posted March 30, 2008 I thought I should add this, especially after beetle's more thorough info. Indeed I got blood tests to monitor my testosterone level. I don't recall what strength and dosage turned out to be my magic number, just that it worked with no apparent side effects. Though I should have stated that as with everything there are potential side effects (it came with the usual scary long info sheet.) I was instructed to rub mine into my inner thighs with my wrists (though I asked immediately if anywhere on my lower arms is okay since I wash my wrists 3240895734 times a day and yes that was okay.) Also, at the time I was still menstruating. Now that I've had a complete hysterectomy and am on estrogen, I may be directed differently when/if I resume SSRIs. I'll keep y'all posted because it did make all the difference in the world in that one department, for me (I still had other bad side effects, but at least this one was handled.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Artemisia Posted March 30, 2008 Share Posted March 30, 2008 So the testosterone actually works on anorgasmia, not just on libido? I wonder whether I'd be a candidate for it. The tricky parts that I've never had an orgasm (started SSRI's before I started seriously considering sex) and I didn't even manage to have one during the few (~6 month at a time) periods of not taking an SSRI/SNRI... Someone on the other board recommented Levitra for the ladies, but I got the impression that that was only for women who could orgasm at some point. I feel completely numb down there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lei Posted March 30, 2008 Author Share Posted March 30, 2008 I don't know about your particular situation but for me, yes, with testosterone I was able to achieve orgasm. Until the testosterone I had been completely numb down there too, although unlike in your situation, before the SSRIs I wasn't. It occurs to me that anyone with anorgasmia, with or without SSRIs, might benefit from getting their testosterone level checked? Men and women are "supposed" to have a certain level, and maybe extra could make a difference for you? I hope that's helpful, and wish you luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Guest_Steve_* Posted November 24, 2008 Share Posted November 24, 2008 I must be a freak - even Lexapro couldn't kill my libido or my orgasms. No, but you're lucky. I lost mine the day I started taking it. Not a good situation because I had prostate cancer surgery back in April and don't even have erections back yet. So to lose the orgasm too is very distressing. (Yes, you can have orgasms without erections, thank goodness.) But no more. I see my doc today about changing, maybe to Wellbutrin. This has been awful. The problem is that as a prostate cancer victim, you can't take testosterone because the cancer feeds on it. So to increase my testosterone is asking the cancer to come back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest meema Posted February 7, 2011 Share Posted February 7, 2011 I am a 68 year old female and have been taking test. since 1974 because I had a hys. not an oferectomy. Can not spell either one. I purchase my testosterone cream for the Woman's International Pharmacy in Madison Wis. Have been doing so for years and years. My husband is 73 and he gets his test. cream from same place. They make a great product and not expensive. The test got him off klonapin and lexapro which low test was the reason for the depression and anxiety in the first place. Low test is caused by lots of things like condroiton as in glucosmine and condroiton, asprin products, advil. Check it out on Google. Check all of you supplements and meds and see what lowers your test. Once your test is ballanced you won't need anything. But and it is a big but, you have to find an honest Dr. who really wants to get you off of the drugs and the blue pill. Contact the woman's pharmacy on the net and they will give you a list of good Doctors in your area. There are good and honest doctors out there you just have to hunt them down. Suzanne Somers has some good books on the subject of sex harmones. They are on Amazon. Harmones are your immune system. Test cures a lot of so called diseases such as Shingles. That is how I figured out my husband had low test. He got Shingles. He also got and gets B 12 shots every week as shingles wipes out your B 12. So test. and b 12 shots and no shingles. Google lots and lots of diseases and check them with testosterone. Then get your list and find a good doctor to give you the test cream. Best wishes to you all. Meema Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aurochs Posted February 7, 2011 Share Posted February 7, 2011 Testosterone cures shingles? Does that mean men can't get shingles? What is a "harmone" and how does it relate to the immune system? Should I continue pointing out ridiculous and unsupported statements from the above guest post, or do we get the idea? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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