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jakeylakey · 09-04-2008, 04:32 PM

What is proviron? is it a Viagra/Cialis alternative? Or is specifically suited to my problems?

brasco · 09-04-2008, 04:36 PM

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Originally Posted by jakeylakey

What is proviron? is it a Viagra/Cialis alternative? Or is specifically suited to my problems?

google it mate.

its basically a steroid.

i dont wanna put ideas in your head i hust thought i had heard somwhere that people are given this with low libidos as its hard to abuse!

i wouldnt advise it as i'm not a doctor.

maybe someone else can coment.

pauly7582 · 09-04-2008, 04:46 PM

Hi mate.

I notice the following from your posts. Your Test levels are normal. Your train a lot. You have very low body fat, little appetite and have done for a long time. When you trained for the London Marathon your body fat went very low, very quick, very easily.

From these symptoms I would speculate that you may have hyperthyroidism. The reason is not known, but men with thyroid disease commonly suffer from erectile dysfunction.

Ask your doctor to check thyroid function. Before you know the cause- DONT take anything (proviron or other drugs) to try and treat it as this could compound or mask the source of the problem.

cyberheater · 09-04-2008, 04:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pauly7582

Hi mate.

I notice the following from your posts. Your Test levels are normal. Your train a lot. You have very low body fat, little appetite and have done for a long time. When you trained for the London Marathon your body fat went very low, very quick, very easily.

From these symptoms I would speculate that you may have hyperthyroidism. The reason is not known, but men with thyroid disease commonly suffer from erectile dysfunction.

Ask your doctor to check thyroid function. Before you know the cause- DONT take anything (proviron or other drugs) to try and treat it as this could compound or mask the source of the problem.

That's great advice.

diaita · 09-04-2008, 04:53 PM

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Originally Posted by pauly7582

Hi mate.

I notice the following from your posts. Your Test levels are normal. Your train a lot. You have very low body fat, little appetite and have done for a long time. When you trained for the London Marathon your body fat went very low, very quick, very easily.

From these symptoms I would speculate that you may have hyperthyroidism. The reason is not known, but men with thyroid disease commonly suffer from erectile dysfunction.

Ask your doctor to check thyroid function. Before you know the cause- DONT take anything (proviron or other drugs) to try and treat it as this could compound or mask the source of the problem.

good advise there,take a few weeks off training and let your body recover

invisiblekid · 09-04-2008, 04:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Kezz

sounds like you are overtrained...... but i'm no expert

I'm inclined to agree. I'd like to see this guys diet also.

pauly7582 · 09-04-2008, 05:22 PM

'coughs'- reps.

lol.

jakeylakey · 09-04-2008, 05:25 PM

My typical diet would be..

largish bowl of cereal/museli/flakes for breakfast and perhaps a yoghurt.
Perhaps a piece fo fruit as a snack.
Chicken baguette or salad for lunch
Perhaps some fruit/nuts
Home made spaghetti bolognase/meat and 2 veg for dinner
A protein shake straight after work outs

I rarely eat takeaways and sweets.

Im guessing this isnt much? But im not small, at 83 kg and low body fat, I often get asked if I take steroids.

Im also very hot? I sweat a fair bit and anti perspirants dont have much effect, luckily it dont smell. Ive read some where that this can be a sympton of over training.

I train heavy, but not excessively. For example my chest/tricep workout would be

pyramid style 5 sets of incline press
pyramid style 4 sets of decline/flat press
4 sets of flies (8 reps)
4 sets of pullovers (8 reps)
4 sets of tricep extension (8 reps)

I get that done in about an hour, my other work outs ar ethe same. Being back/biceps shoulders/abs then ill do squats/cleans and not much else for final workout of the week.

cwoody123 · 09-04-2008, 05:30 PM

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Originally Posted by jakeylakey

Im putting myself open to flaming, particulary being a new member. So ill ask you to be gentle !

Im an extremely healthy 26 year old, who has been training with heavy weights since age of 15. I do have a sex drive, but not to great. Ive struggled getting and maintaining an erection for as long as I can remember; I rarely wake up with an erection. I use ED meds such as Viagra and Cialis, with some success. But really would like to cure this problem, as it causes me alot of stress. I dont smoke, drink moderately, do cardio and weight training, and have had my testosterone levels measured, and were slightly above average for a guy of my age, which I put down to my weight training.

Im quite lean at about 7% body fat and this is probably the highest its been, having gone down to around 4.5%, could this be the cause? I dont have a great appetite, and probably under eat for the amount of training I do.

I use a whey protein powder after workouts and also creatine. My diet otherwise is very varied and healthy. Ive tried tribulus with some improvement, but nothing spectacular. Ive never taken any roids. I train perhaps 4 or 5 times a week and play football.

Can anyone offer me any advice on how to increase my libido and performance? Theres lots of advice about in various forums but I get confused with the terminology and think its only relevant to those who use steriods.

Thanks in advance.

You say your Testosterone level is ok but do you actually know the value? also did you have you thyroid checked?

jakeylakey · 09-04-2008, 05:43 PM

Im afraid I dont know the levels, it was perhaps 18 months ago I had the test, and they summarised that it was above average. Im pretty sure they did a thyroid check at the same time and there was no problems. Ill definately book myself in for a another screen though after reading the advice on here.

The libido problem is the one that bothers me most, however I do sleep alot and lack energy at points as well, but im self employed and work at home so I have plenty of time to sleep :o) But I guess that is symptons to the same problem, probably.

BLUE(UK) · 09-04-2008, 08:54 PM

Sounds like thyroid issues like i have although i cant say i have a low sex drive.....mine seems normal...i think!!:confused:

If it turns out not a thyroid issue then i would take two weeks off from any training and then hit the squat rack......dont ask me why but my sex drive goes silly when i squat a lot(i dont mean weights/reps.....lots of effort).

Hope that helps.

Ecksarmy11 · 09-04-2008, 10:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pauly7582

Hi mate.

I notice the following from your posts. Your Test levels are normal. Your train a lot. You have very low body fat, little appetite and have done for a long time. When you trained for the London Marathon your body fat went very low, very quick, very easily.

From these symptoms I would speculate that you may have hyperthyroidism. The reason is not known, but men with thyroid disease commonly suffer from erectile dysfunction.

Ask your doctor to check thyroid function. Before you know the cause- DONT take anything (proviron or other drugs) to try and treat it as this could compound or mask the source of the problem.

Good advice.

TaintedSoul · 09-04-2008, 10:56 PM

Hire 3 or 4 drop dead gorgeous bi sexual woman (coz lesbian are selfish) and get them to operate on top of you (u are single?).

If you dont get an hardon from that then go see a doctor?

And ditto on the drop the viagra sh!t.

TaintedSoul · 09-04-2008, 11:17 PM

Another thing... you might also be getting yourself into a spin about it all and mentally you causing a problem perhaps? Then again I'm no d!ck expert!

Coop · 11-04-2008, 12:52 PM

I saw a programme awhile ago about increasing longevity. There were a couple that restricted their diet, the idea being that living on a low calorie diet extends your life. Whilst talking about the couple the narrator said 'the lack of sex drive was something they have to live with on this regime'. Now whether it was because they were on low calories or because they had very low body fat i don't know, but it might be a similar situation.

09-04-2008, 04:32 PM	#16 (permalink)
jakeylakey Newbie Trainer Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 14	Re: Natural body builder - Low Libido/Sex drive/Erection Problems What is proviron? is it a Viagra/Cialis alternative? Or is specifically suited to my problems?

09-04-2008, 04:46 PM	#18 (permalink)
pauly7582 Getting HUGE! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Newcastle Posts: 1,049	Re: Natural body builder - Low Libido/Sex drive/Erection Problems Hi mate. I notice the following from your posts. Your Test levels are normal. Your train a lot. You have very low body fat, little appetite and have done for a long time. When you trained for the London Marathon your body fat went very low, very quick, very easily. From these symptoms I would speculate that you may have hyperthyroidism. The reason is not known, but men with thyroid disease commonly suffer from erectile dysfunction. Ask your doctor to check thyroid function. Before you know the cause- DONT take anything (proviron or other drugs) to try and treat it as this could compound or mask the source of the problem. __________________ 6' 0" 220lb 11% bf BP: 180k DL: 260k Squat:200k Dieting To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

09-04-2008, 05:22 PM	#22 (permalink)
pauly7582 Getting HUGE! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Newcastle Posts: 1,049	Re: Natural body builder - Low Libido/Sex drive/Erection Problems 'coughs'- reps. lol. __________________ 6' 0" 220lb 11% bf BP: 180k DL: 260k Squat:200k Dieting To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

09-04-2008, 05:25 PM	#23 (permalink)
jakeylakey Newbie Trainer Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 14	Re: Natural body builder - Low Libido/Sex drive/Erection Problems My typical diet would be.. largish bowl of cereal/museli/flakes for breakfast and perhaps a yoghurt. Perhaps a piece fo fruit as a snack. Chicken baguette or salad for lunch Perhaps some fruit/nuts Home made spaghetti bolognase/meat and 2 veg for dinner A protein shake straight after work outs I rarely eat takeaways and sweets. Im guessing this isnt much? But im not small, at 83 kg and low body fat, I often get asked if I take steroids. Im also very hot? I sweat a fair bit and anti perspirants dont have much effect, luckily it dont smell. Ive read some where that this can be a sympton of over training. I train heavy, but not excessively. For example my chest/tricep workout would be pyramid style 5 sets of incline press pyramid style 4 sets of decline/flat press 4 sets of flies (8 reps) 4 sets of pullovers (8 reps) 4 sets of tricep extension (8 reps) I get that done in about an hour, my other work outs ar ethe same. Being back/biceps shoulders/abs then ill do squats/cleans and not much else for final workout of the week.

09-04-2008, 05:43 PM	#25 (permalink)
jakeylakey Newbie Trainer Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 14	Re: Natural body builder - Low Libido/Sex drive/Erection Problems Im afraid I dont know the levels, it was perhaps 18 months ago I had the test, and they summarised that it was above average. Im pretty sure they did a thyroid check at the same time and there was no problems. Ill definately book myself in for a another screen though after reading the advice on here. The libido problem is the one that bothers me most, however I do sleep alot and lack energy at points as well, but im self employed and work at home so I have plenty of time to sleep :o) But I guess that is symptons to the same problem, probably.

09-04-2008, 08:54 PM	#26 (permalink)
BLUE(UK) Garage addict....trying to grow. Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 397	Re: Natural body builder - Low Libido/Sex drive/Erection Problems Sounds like thyroid issues like i have although i cant say i have a low sex drive.....mine seems normal...i think!!:confused: If it turns out not a thyroid issue then i would take two weeks off from any training and then hit the squat rack......dont ask me why but my sex drive goes silly when i squat a lot(i dont mean weights/reps.....lots of effort). Hope that helps.

09-04-2008, 10:56 PM	#28 (permalink)
TaintedSoul Goal - 110kg's Join Date: May 2007 Location: 69 Axe wound mile Posts: 3,245	Re: Natural body builder - Low Libido/Sex drive/Erection Problems Hire 3 or 4 drop dead gorgeous bi sexual woman (coz lesbian are selfish) and get them to operate on top of you (u are single?). If you dont get an hardon from that then go see a doctor? And ditto on the drop the viagra sh!t. __________________ _________________________________________________ There's those that do, and those that don't, Those that will, and those that won't, Those that can, and those that can't. ..... Dont be a loser!! ....

09-04-2008, 11:17 PM	#29 (permalink)
TaintedSoul Goal - 110kg's Join Date: May 2007 Location: 69 Axe wound mile Posts: 3,245	Re: Natural body builder - Low Libido/Sex drive/Erection Problems Another thing... you might also be getting yourself into a spin about it all and mentally you causing a problem perhaps? Then again I'm no d!ck expert! __________________ _________________________________________________ There's those that do, and those that don't, Those that will, and those that won't, Those that can, and those that can't. ..... Dont be a loser!! ....

11-04-2008, 12:52 PM	#30 (permalink)
Coop Gym Addict Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 166	Re: Natural body builder - Low Libido/Sex drive/Erection Problems I saw a programme awhile ago about increasing longevity. There were a couple that restricted their diet, the idea being that living on a low calorie diet extends your life. Whilst talking about the couple the narrator said 'the lack of sex drive was something they have to live with on this regime'. Now whether it was because they were on low calories or because they had very low body fat i don't know, but it might be a similar situation. __________________ Argue for your limitations and they're yours

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