I have what I think is an unusual problem. I'm 42, in excellent shape, eat very healthy, don't drink or smoke. Exercise 5-6 days a week with weights and do cardio 5 days a week. About 2 yrs ago I noticed my erections weren't what I was used to. This has progressively worsened, and my libido is about half of what it was 2+ years ago. Also my penis most of the time feels lifeless, it takes a bit of work on my wife part to get me aroused and ready for intercourse. Once inside I find my erection actually lessens a little. I have also noticed when I ejaculate, it is far less than what I did 2+ years ago. I've gone to a specialist a few times, my testosterone levels were okay, 600. My sperm count
etc all came back okay by today's standards. Even if I use Viagra, Cialis (which I have even taken 2-20mg tabs at once) I don't find much of a difference. I do wake up at times with an erection as hard as when I was half my age, but not when I need it. Anyone experience anything like this or have any input? Thanks in advance, needless to say this has me avoiding sex with my wife more and more, which really bothers me.
etc all came back okay by today's standards. Even if I use Viagra, Cialis (which I have even taken 2-20mg tabs at once) I don't find much of a difference. I do wake up at times with an erection as hard as when I was half my age, but not when I need it. Anyone experience anything like this or have any input? Thanks in advance, needless to say this has me avoiding sex with my wife more and more, which really bothers me.
Yeah, this is a common situation which normally is seen around age 50, but can start earlier.
There's not a lot that you can do, except make sure that your time with your wife is quality time, whether or not you're what you were "at half your age."
The fact that you're waking with raging erections indicates that all the plumbing is working right.
You're lack of libedo could be from a number of sources, but you've done the homework to confirm that it's not a lack of testosterone. I would think that perhaps your exercise regemine might be doing more to tire you out than stimulate you, but you can discuss that with your trainer and doctor.
Sorry I can't offer more than a confirmation that this is common with men above 50, but not too many of them admit it nor discuss it with their younger collegues.... and so it comes as a suprise to all men! :$
There's not a lot that you can do, except make sure that your time with your wife is quality time, whether or not you're what you were "at half your age."
The fact that you're waking with raging erections indicates that all the plumbing is working right.
You're lack of libedo could be from a number of sources, but you've done the homework to confirm that it's not a lack of testosterone. I would think that perhaps your exercise regemine might be doing more to tire you out than stimulate you, but you can discuss that with your trainer and doctor.
Sorry I can't offer more than a confirmation that this is common with men above 50, but not too many of them admit it nor discuss it with their younger collegues.... and so it comes as a suprise to all men! :$