Posted by don_bristol on July 31, 2003, at 6:50:54
In reply to Re: testosterone equals bigger, stronger erections, posted by stjames on July 30, 2003, at 15:29:34
> This guy has found his "magic bullet"
>
> Has he ? Give anyone large doses of some androgens and they feel great. Nothing is
> proven by this, in the context of treating
> depression, because it is a given that anyone
> will feel pumped up on enough androgen.
> Large doses of cortisone "cured" depression,
> up until people went psychotic.
>
> I don't question there is a link to AD's and lowered testosterone. I am working this on this
> issue at present. I question drawing a false conclusion between black market steriods and
> a possible treatment for depression. How can one tell, as it is a given they will make anyone feel great ?
>StJames, you make a valid point here and I think you are saying that it is important not to confuse cause with effect. In other words, some people might say that they are low on testosterone and that it causes a low mood. And you might say it is the other way around.
In people with a normal level of testosterone you are probably right. But in people, like me, with borderline low levels of testosterone then it is worth seeing if restoring levels of testosterone improve mood.
In my case I have what is called hypergonadotrphic hypogonadism and I have had it for very many years. I have also had my low dysthymic mood for very many years. You may be right in that the mood has lowered the testosterone level or maybe it is the other way around.
Whatever it is, if I can break out of the vicious cycle then a normal balance can be restored. I think that is a good thing.
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