Feeling my hormones are down

**hustler101** · 10-05-2015, 01:14 PM

I'm a bit nervous... I haven't been feeling my sex drive much recently, I'm 31 years old and my sex drive has been always high

Here's a brief history of my testosterone use

Did steroids in 2012, and waited for 2 months after stopping before engaging in PCT

I then kept taking testosterone boosters, legal pharmacutical stuff... always went for the highest dosages

Then I took anavar in 2013 and felt my testosterone and sex drive totally gone.. waited 1.5 months before taking Cloid and Gomi

Now as of recently I have been taking Longjack for 1 year, which came in a powdered form. The instructions were to take 1/32nd of a teaspoon... while I dont have the measuring devices to measure exact, so I just rounded it off to a small dosage of what I thought it was, including a supplement powder (which I dont remember the exact name) which was suppose to ALLOW more testosterone to enter my system then naturally possible.

I been taking longjack and this other powder, along with some natural "herbs" such as horny goat weed, Ginkgo Biloba, Yohimbe Bark.. and others, I even tried viagra afew times just for fun

Now I'm concerned about my sex drive... it isn't as low as when I got off steroids but I do feel its lower then usual, it's been like this for 2 months now and I'm concerned about my health. I stopped taking all testosterone boosting products and I'm wondering if I should go back on Clomid and Gomi for 1 month, using my batch from 2013 that's been sitting on my shelves.

Would be great to get some decent advice

**numbere** · 10-05-2015, 02:19 PM

Before taking anything else do yourself a favor and get blood work. Libido can be affected by many things. Without BW all you are doing is guessing. A complete male hormone panel along with LH and FSH is the best place to start.

**hustler101** · 10-05-2015, 02:41 PM

I heard that after you get off steroids that your sex drive is never the same... is that true? If I would've known that I would've never gotten on steroids in the 1st place

**numbere** · 10-05-2015, 03:33 PM

No, that's a fallacy. It's difficult to speak in generalities with this because everyone reacts differently. Using AAS is not safe, but if one takes the correct precautions risks can be minimized and the chance of recovery can be greatly increased. I don't mean to offend you, but your previous cycle history has been reckless. I hope your libido issue can be resolved and that you stay around the forum and learn how cycle safely.

**hustler101** · 10-08-2015, 11:47 AM

where would you advise to do a complete male hormone panel along with LH and FSH? Should I order this online somewhere or go to a local clinic?

**fxrjuiceman** · 10-08-2015, 08:22 PM

Originally Posted by hustler101

I heard that after you get off steroids that your sex drive is never the same... is that true? If I would've known that I would've never gotten on steroids in the 1st place

Whoever told you that has never been on haha
Seriously never had issues after proper pct

**numbere** · 10-08-2015, 10:11 PM

Originally Posted by hustler101

where would you advise to do a complete male hormone panel along with LH and FSH? Should I order this online somewhere or go to a local clinic?

Have labs wherever its most convenient. If your insurance will cover it then go see a doctor. If not then labs MD and private MD labs are both good alternatives.

**hustler101** · 11-08-2015, 02:09 PM

I presently don't have a hormone test, Im pretty sure my levels aren't that low... but I do feel like they are lower then what they were before I started taking these testosterone pills. I'm not even sure how well the post steroid treatments work. Would anybody advise me to take Cloid and Gomi for a few weeks to get my regular levels back up without getting tested first? Its my stash from over 18 months ago that's been sitting there, I'm not aware that the liquids have a shelf life so I'm looking to find out if it would be smart to take it and save money.. or are there potential unforeseen side effects that I dont know about...

**MrFreshmaker** · 11-08-2015, 02:17 PM

Originally Posted by hustler101

I presently don't have a hormone test, Im pretty sure my levels aren't that low... but I do feel like they are lower then what they were before I started taking these testosterone pills. I'm not even sure how well the post steroid treatments work. Would anybody advise me to take Cloid and Gomi for a few weeks to get my regular levels back up without getting tested first? Its my stash from over 18 months ago that's been sitting there, I'm not aware that the liquids have a shelf life so I'm looking to find out if it would be smart to take it and save money.. or are there potential unforeseen side effects that I dont know about...

As Numbere said,you won't know what is causing you problems without blood tests! It could be prolactin,estrogen etc.
So before you use anything,do blood tests,hormone panel,and you start from there.

**Lee_1978** · 12-12-2015, 04:13 PM

I would concur that with correct PCT protocols any subsequent issues with using AAS can be greatly reduced.

Why did you start PCT over a month post cycle out of interest?

**numbere** · 12-12-2015, 09:38 PM

Originally Posted by hustler101

I presently don't have a hormone test, Im pretty sure my levels aren't that low... but I do feel like they are lower then what they were before I started taking these testosterone pills. I'm not even sure how well the post steroid treatments work. Would anybody advise me to take Cloid and Gomi for a few weeks to get my regular levels back up without getting tested first? Its my stash from over 18 months ago that's been sitting there, I'm not aware that the liquids have a shelf life so I'm looking to find out if it would be smart to take it and save money.. or are there potential unforeseen side effects that I dont know about...

Those test boosters you are taking are a waste of money. No one would advise you to do PCT without have a hormone assay first. Again, without labs all you are doing is guessing. There are literally dozens of things that can effect libido.

**wellshii** · 12-13-2015, 12:09 AM

As stated,get your bloods done.I would do the full workup,test(free and total) estradiol,cortisol,prolactin,fsh,lh,thyroid,tsh everything.
the body is a balance,if one is off,so will others be. I would also check zinc,iron and vitamin D for any deficiencies.
https://www.health-tests-direct.com/ordering-page Thats just one of online testing if your insurance wont cover.
Gets expensive,but thats the good ol us of a.
Could also be mental as well. Hope it works out for you .

**fxrjuiceman** · 12-13-2015, 11:48 AM

Originally Posted by numbere

those test boosters you are taking are a waste of money. No one would advise you to do pct without have a hormone assay first. Again, without labs all you are doing is guessing. There are literally dozens of things that can effect libido.

i second this