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Is it safe--and effective--to use rHGH products for increasing sexual desire? I didn't marry until age 52. Even then, it has been "take it or leave it." I was abstinent for years at a time during my 30's and 40's.
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Answer:
by Annette Owens: ()
For readers who do not know what rHGH is, this stands for human growth hormone. Since I am not an expert on hormones I have consulted with one of the leading experts in this field, Dr. Richard Spark who also is an expert on our site. I can very much recommend his recent book “Sexual Health for Men: The Complete Guide.” Please see the links to this book and to Dr. Spark’s page on our website, as well as to his excellent website, www.SparkMD.com, with much information on hormones and health on the right hand side of this page.
In addition to your posted request you had given us some additional information about your past history. Dr. Sparks’ comments to your question are the following:
1. There is no evidence that growth hormone treatment will increase libido-sexual desire.
2. You should see a regular doctor and ask to have a blood testosterone level measured. If testosterone levels are below normal then testosterone therapy may be beneficial.
3. The teston cream that you have rubbed on your abdomen is NOT an effective form of testosterone therapy.
4. There are three major causes of decreased sexual desire in men, depression, and paradoxically low libido is also a side effect of
antidepressant medications. Men with low testosterone levels also have low libido.
5. It seems that you have suffered from this problem for a long time. You are worried about your masculinity. You should definitely see a doctor and have your testosterone levels measured and also see a psychiatrist to better define the nature of your depression and whether Wellbutrin or some other antidepressant is the right medication for you.
6. There is an excellent discussion of all of the above topics from growth hormone to testosterone to depression in my book Sexual Health for Men: The Complete Guide.
I am hopeful that this will be helpful to you. Richard F.Spark, MD, FACE
I do want to thank Dr. Spark for his help with this question!
Annette Owens, MD PhD
Reviewed by: Patricia Fawver Ph.D. in Sexology
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