Low testosterone can cause ED

May 9, 2010 By

DEAR DR. GOTT: I am a 54-year-old male. I’ve had ED problems for about 10 years, resolved through the use of Viagra. But why? I do have low testosterone levels, for which I take injections, but for the most part I am healthy, fit, not overweight, a nonsmoker, a nonalcoholic-beverage drinker and, per my physician, do not suffer from any other cardiovascular problems. So why do I have blood-flow problems in this one department?

DEAR READER: Erectile dysfunction (ED) affects almost 30 million American men. Almost every man will experience difficulty achieving and maintaining an erection at some stage of his life. This is normal when the instances are infrequent.
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Treating hypogonadism

March 5, 2010 By

DEAR DR. GOTT: My husband has been fatigued for several months. He’s a little heavier than his ordinary weight and thought that was the cause, but when he went to his doctor, he was found through follow-up blood work to have a low testosterone level. What on earth is that all about? We’re concerned.

DEAR READER: Testosterone is a naturally occurring hormone that stimulates the growth of male characteristics. Testosterone levels normally decrease with age; therefore, it is somewhat difficult to determine a normal level. Generally speaking, the range of total testosterone is 300 to 1,000 mg/dL, with some variation noted between laboratories. [Read more...]

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