Viagra and Testosterone

Testosterone has a lot to do with men and erectile dysfunction. Lack of testosterone in the body can cause impotence among men. Unlike the other causes, lack of testosterone or having hypogonadism affects the male sexual organ directly. A man with hypogonadism has low testosterone levels, because there is a defect with his gonads. The gonads are the organs the produce hormones in the body. Without these hormones, a man cannot function sexually, making him infertile. Other than that, lack of testosterone leads to impotence. Thus means not only can a man not reproduce because of hypogonadism; he also cannot engage himself in any sexual activity because penile erection is impossible. Hypogonadism could be acquired congenitally at through other ailments such as hypopituitarism and androgen insensitivity syndrome. Hypogonadism can also be acquired through excessive use of steroids, which can shut down the production of the gonads. This ailment can be identified through a blood test, while the symptoms of hypogonadism include energy loss, loss if libido, decline in muscle mass, among others. There are treatments to cure low levels of testosterone in the body by replacing testosterone through injections and transdermal testosterone for men. There was an available oral testosterone, although this medicine was already proven to be ineffective since it can be broken down by the liver.

Viagra can still help men achieve erection even though they suffer from hypogonadism. This is because Viagra is still effective regardless of the reason why a man cannot get an erection. This is the benefit of using the Viagra against using other supplements in the market that claim to increase the testosterone levels in the body. One cannot the effectiveness of these products, especially since medically the only way to treatment lack of testosterone completely is through hormone replacement. Of course, there are some products can help. There are products called testosterone gels in that market for people with erectile dysfunction due to low levels of testosterone in the body. This gel is applied on the shoulders, the stomach, the upper arms, and the thighs. Testosterone gels are said increase the sex drive of men. However, it cannot replace Viagra. As mentioned, testosterone gels can only alleviate the symptoms of hypogonadism (such as lack of sex drive). This makes products such as this and the Viagra an ideal combination as the testosterone gel can be a supplement to the effects of the drug. Of course, testosterone gels, like Viagra, have side effects. Its side effects include anxiety, headache, breathing problems, and swelling of some parts of the body, among others. An overdose of the gel can even cause faintness, weakness of the arms and legs, difficulty in speech, and difficulty in urinating, among others. The good news is one can use testosterone gels with Viagra as the combination of both products will not produce side effects.

Men who suffer from hypogonadism should immediately consult a doctor. Even though Viagra can cure their impotence due to lack of testosterone, this condition is serious and can cause other complications other than erectile dysfunction. It is best to visit an expert to get the most effective cure right away.