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Can A Testosterone-boosting Supplement Help Increase Sex Drive In A 62-year-old Man?

I am a 62 year old man with a testosterone level of 470. I am experiencing a very low sex drive. I take medication for depression, anxiety, statin drugs for cholesterol and sleep medication. Would 470 be a normal level for a man my age, and could I benefit from a supplement to boost my sex drive?
Wed, 1 Feb 2017
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Hi,
Thanks for posting in HCM.
I understand your concern.
Certain medications used to treat depression could cause low sex drive as side effect. For that if you take testosterone boosting supplement, it may not help you to achieve desired sex drive. Also, the testosterone levels of 470 is normal for your age.
You can overcome the problem by doing the following:
1. Practice 'stop and squeeze' technique regularly.
2. Perform pelvic floor strengthening exercises.
3. Include in your diet almonds, saffron, dates, milk, papaya, green leafy vegetables and pulses, which would help to provide adequate blood supply to the penis to sustain erection.
4. Take Tablet.Tadalafil half an hour before intercourse, only when necessary.
5. Practice meditation regularly, which will help you to overcome anxiety and improve your confidence gradually.
Continue with other medications as advised and do the necessary follow-up as suggested.
Hope the information provided would be helpful.
All the best.
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Can A Testosterone-boosting Supplement Help Increase Sex Drive In A 62-year-old Man?

Hi, Thanks for posting in HCM. I understand your concern. Certain medications used to treat depression could cause low sex drive as side effect. For that if you take testosterone boosting supplement, it may not help you to achieve desired sex drive. Also, the testosterone levels of 470 is normal for your age. You can overcome the problem by doing the following: 1. Practice stop and squeeze technique regularly. 2. Perform pelvic floor strengthening exercises. 3. Include in your diet almonds, saffron, dates, milk, papaya, green leafy vegetables and pulses, which would help to provide adequate blood supply to the penis to sustain erection. 4. Take Tablet.Tadalafil half an hour before intercourse, only when necessary. 5. Practice meditation regularly, which will help you to overcome anxiety and improve your confidence gradually. Continue with other medications as advised and do the necessary follow-up as suggested. Hope the information provided would be helpful. All the best.