Low testosterone in women weight gain

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breast) in my family (fathers side). and always tired, in pain (body aches, acne a lot!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! and more body and facial hair, weight gain which didnt change even with taking levothyroxine!, also headaches, swollen lymphnodes everywhere, had big painful swelling over right knee that i sometimes could walk or almost not, comes in flares, sometimes both legs, no energy, etc.) need any advise! thanks so much.

I think he is very comfortable with a low sex drive and the minimal amout of sex. I am sure the low testosterone level and the working alot of hours doesn't help matters, but I think he was like this the WHOLE time you. He might have put more effort into having the amount of sex that you wanted WHILE you all were dating and even that DIP over time. Secondly, you KNEW this was an issue BEFORE you married the man too.

In last three years back i diagnosed Hypothyroidism due to positive TPO (ab) , if i remember even before diagnosed to Hypothyroid i have week errection and less morning errection but i always thought it is because of stress or lot of work or weight gain but never took it seriously . Since last three the problem is even worst i can get errection but ejaculate within minute or less and worrying too much about my sexual performance which make things worst even more .

I used to be a raging animal sexually and it is as though it has simply shut off. It also effects my ability to maintain and achieve erections. I thought it could be low testosterone...but apparently not...I still get night-time erections, but then when I wake up in the AM it is like they disappear and it takes tremendous amounts of enticement to get me excited. I also noticed that I don't feel the same sensation...What possible causes could it be? It is quit stressing...

Also from what I have heard depression and anxiety could be a result of low testosterone. Testosterone therapy shouldn't cause these things. I also heard that therapy is hit and miss regarding which ones work for different people. I think you should see a endocrinologist specializing in reproductive issues. Also you mentioned your girlfriend left you this could be related to the anxiety and depression not the therapy.

I am 44 and was diagnosed with Hashimoto's Thyroiditis two years ago. I, too, gained a significant amount of weight following my hysterectomy. I am on Estradiol, have been for nine years. I think the estrogen may have something to do with the weight gain. I know that I am also estrogen dominant. Hang in there.....there has to be a solution!!

It is comforting to read that I'm not the only 45 year old women who has gained weight for no apparent reason. I have gained 15 pounds in the last year, I go to the gym 4 or 5 times a week, I eat approx. 1300 - 1400 calories a day and I don't drink. I can only imagine if I really porked out and was drunk all the time.....well maybe I would feel better - ha! I'm just frustrated because I don't know what to do anymore. My dr.

I do cardio and I try to lift weights but theres my problem. Everytime I start a lifting program even though its low weight more reps I gain mass. This frustrates me cause it doesnt go away. I dont lose inches or weight I get bigger. Whenever this happens I stop lifting cause I dont want to get bigger. I know they say that a woman cant get bigger because she just doesnt produce the same hormones as a man but why would I be gaining mass if this were so.

It took care of the hot-flashes but caused me to gain 10 pounds in a 6 week period. My doc said the weight gain was from menopause. Well, I took the patch off 2 weeks ago and threw it away, and I have now lost 6 of those pounds and feel much better. I think it was causing depressiont too. I have been on bio-identical hormones for a few years - progesterone cream and DHA cream - and have done fine. I had osteoporosis before the hormone creams but have now reversed it.

5) low normal maybe? Testosterone .7 (3.0 - 10.6) way low Total T3 - 113.2 (80-220) low normal Progesterone 1.57 (follicular .2 - 1.5) teeny weeny high Free T3 2.6 (2.3 - 4.2) low normal TBG 17.4 (13-39) low normal Prolactin 9.5 (0 - 14) completely normal TPO AB .6 (0 - 34) no sign of antibodies Antithyroglobulin AB <1.

if you gain fat (not a problem with muscle weight gain). Then, if you begin losing weight (i.e. burning fat), this stored estogen is released. I have a friend who lost some weight after started a progesterone supplementation. For me, progesterone causes weight gain, partially from water retention. If it's not one thing, then it is another, isn't it?!

i also am thinking of getting off welbutrin. i know that it is every other day to get off the med but how long to you go every other an also when do you start every 3rd day. how long does it actually take to eventually dose down to nothing.

In the begining I was put on Androcur (Ciproterone Acetate) -- I'm not sure you can find it in USA-- but this really has severe side effects, like weight gain, plus it is very poweful and really hurts your liver. So, now you've actually found the only option there. And, at the proper dose, you'll see the effects - I do, and my problem is otherwise severe! So you're about to see that change you wanted, I hope.

-) So, I have a Q - I lost 5 lbs in the beginning - I gained it back so do I start counting my gain when I hit my original weight or from where I started gaining it back?? Idk lol! DS is coming down with a cold I think - this weather has been screwy here. It went from 85 to below 70 late last week with the nights getting down to the low 40's. I love this kind of weather but it's not been fair to DS. So there's a bottle of hand sanitizer and a box of kleenex everywhere we go!!!

) Sorry, guess I should have read your profile but I believe women can have too low testosterone as well, but not sure if if translates into weight gain. Might still ask your doctor. And yes, my gain -- and many others here -- was primarily on the belly. Again, this could simply be a metabolic change (metabolic syndrome) from the interferon. And like you suggested, I've also thought that it may have been caused because the interferon was injected directly into the belly.

low sex drive, lack of morning erections, less intensity during ejaculation, less hard erections, irritability, etc.. I had my doctor run blood tests and everything came back normal. Testosterone was 257 on a scale of 241 - 800. Doctor says this is normal and will not consider hormone treatments. The only medication I take is a statin, which has lowered my cholestorol to normal levels. I am not overweight, nor do I feel depressed.

My salvia test showed low estrogen an progestrogen but high testosterone. I am 51 and have been period free for 2 years. DHA normal as well as cortisol. I have had sudden mid-section weight gain. Any relation to the test results?

I just was diagnosed by my doctor with low testosterone, progesterone and DHEA. What causes this? Does anyone here know? I wasn't sure in which forum to post such a question. I have suffered a miscarriage in the past (6 years ago) and am fairly sure it has something to do with this. Any input would be appreciated. Thanks.

I wouldn't be surprised if it is hormonal, as shell921 says and you suggest. She might just simply have the dial so low on her estrogen and testosterone that she wouldn't have sex with anyone at all. If you are good about taking care of the kids, and helpful (not critical) around the house, she is probably not doing this out of resentment. Usually when the husband is loving with the child or children, the wife loves him for it.

Must stop eating for 24 hours prior to MD appointments to avoid diarrhea. 7+ years. Testosterone level is low and creatinine slightly elevated. Neg workup; colonoscopy, biopsies, upper GI series/small bowel follow through ("Cecum and ileocecal junction in the right flank region.

like low IGF-1 concentration, DHEA, pregnenolone +. If you don’t feel well or your thyroxine level is low: take also a full hormone control. Many men are indicated with low testosterone and men/woman with low IGF-1 concentration + more.

So the other women on this forum don't think I am totally crazy to not have a TAHBSO, I want to add a little about what I have learned about these types of tumors. I am not in the medical profession, so please don't take my word for this. All through this experience, I have done extensive research (expecially pre surgery). Searching such key words as "testosterone, ovarian tumor, women" on pub med and looking through medical books, etc.

Now my weight is 247lbs. The sad thing is that I do not eat excessively. I gained my weight from PCOS and from uterine fibroids. I had 3 surgeries to remove my fibroids. Yes, three! I can have my period for months at a time. I am so frustrated! I stay positive and I hope that things will get better. I will seee my endocrinologist again and see what the next test will be. Good luck, ladies.

0.13-0.51 ....................... I have to mention that I gain weight a lot recently and my stress is high..but it should be mention that I am usually like a stressful people (as other says). I dont know what does this low cortisol means? As long as I found through the interent, the hypothyroid problem causes the low cortisol; But now my thyroid problem is under control and thats why I dont know what does this low cortisol means?

she should have a whole work up really that kind of weight gain is not normal. Is she having any abdominal pain? is her abdomen distended? what about her energy level? it has to be in the dumps? listen you seem really nice it is great that you are concerned enough for her to get on here and chat about a subject that iam sure is akward for you and yes men often do not realize the complicated nature of the fem body most of the time women don't either!

) I think maybe the high estrogen lowers testosterone-- a male hormone that women need a little of. I had a high drive about 5-6 years ago. I'm only 26, endo does not cause pain for me during sex. Does anyone else have this problem with no apparant hypothyroid symptoms?

who are scared to drink water as it is for 'weight gain' and bloating...the more water you drink..the less you retain...*with in common sense that is..and most people no where drink enough water... why & where did you get 'diuretics' from ?? dont even bring it up(THOSE WHO DONT KNOW BETTER)..they are deadly..if taken wrong ...bad ,bad ,bad..

Plus we probably all experience side effects that can effect our confidence such as Hiruitism (I may have speltthat wrong - hell I can barely pronounce it - Hairy bodies for those that like English!)., Weight gain etc etc Perhaps our lack of libido is down to our bodies going 'd'ya know what: naff off and leave me alone!' We have associated a tense/anxious feeling with any form of attention paid to certain area.

Opting for a barrier method will likely boost libido for women within a single month. Step 2 Lose a little weight. When a woman feels uncomfortable in her own skin she seldom feels like a romp in the sack. To boost libido for women try knocking off 5 pounds for an instant improvement. Step 3 Take a multivitamin. People with diets lacking in Vitamins A, C, E, B and Omega 3's often experience low libidos as well as overall low energy.

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