Abnormal hormone tests

Among people who started testosterone replacement after low test results, quite a few said it helped: one had no POIS issues within a week, another felt more confident, less anxious and had fewer post-orgasm symptoms, one said it helped hugely, and one got only about 15% relief. Others said many men have tried TRT without success, and one found steroids didn't work and made other symptoms worse. Some mentions of orchiectomy are a separate, permanent approach. Testosterone is a prescription drug, so talk to a doctor first.

Quite a few people said hCG injections seemed to help when low testosterone or a hormone problem was suspected: one got about two months of remission that ended when they stopped, another could ejaculate without negative effects for the first time, and others passed on a case report of symptoms resolving on three injections a week. One person said it didn't help. Some accounts are second-hand. hCG is a prescription drug, so talk to a doctor first.

Several people said vitamin D helped: one said POIS got cured, better or manageable once a deficiency was treated; one took 5,000 IU a day for 6 months and their level rose 15 points; another, deficient in D and iron, felt more energetic; others heard megadoses worked. One person said D3 made their POIS worse within 3 days. Some advised taking K2 with D3. Personal reports — check with a doctor before supplementing.

Three people said dopamine agonists such as bromocriptine or pramipexole helped them. One went symptom-free for about 8 months, even orgasming two or three times a week, after a long break from orgasm; another said a month on it made their symptoms disappear; a third found relief using it alongside anti-inflammatory painkillers. These are personal reports, not controlled results or advice.

One person claimed full orchiectomy is the only thing that has ever worked 100% for anyone with POIS, and another recalled a documentary about a man who had his testicles removed and no longer had symptoms. Both are second-hand accounts. This is an irreversible surgery and these are only community claims — talk to a specialist before even considering it.

Two people said POIS symptoms went away once their testosterone was stable on treatment. It was reportedly medically supervised, though injection versus gel was unclear. Personal reports — testosterone is a prescription drug, so talk to a doctor first.

Two people discussed testosterone injections for low testosterone. One tried gel, intramuscular and subcutaneous shots and found subcutaneous best: low-T symptoms went away and POIS got milder with quicker recovery, but being hornier made abstaining much harder. The other mentioned a case said to be cured by testosterone injections. Testosterone is a prescription drug; personal reports — talk to a doctor first.

One person later diagnosed with thyroid disease said daily prescribed thyroid medication improved their symptoms by 20% at most. They noted they'd had these symptoms since childhood, more than 10 years before the thyroid problem. This is prescription medication — follow a doctor's guidance.

One person said that when they go a long time without ejaculation or masturbation they feel normal, with no symptoms and no mental health problems, and the recovery can last up to about a month. This is a single report.

In a list of ways to control prolactin, one person named vitamin B6 and L-tyrosine and counted them as helpful, with no dose, timing, duration, lab results or measured outcome. Personal report only — check with a doctor before taking supplements.

One person said that after a couple of days on bromocriptine, a drug used to lower prolactin and raise dopamine, they ejaculated and about 80% of their symptoms were gone. They started at 1.25 mg for a week, then went to 2.5 mg daily. It is a prescription drug and this is a personal report only — talk to a doctor first.

One person described using a standardized Vitex (chasteberry) extract to lower prolactin, with black pepper to aid absorption, once a day, with effects reportedly starting after 4 to 6 weeks. The supporting quote actually discusses other medications, so this report is weak. Personal report only — check with a doctor before taking supplements.

One person with a diagnosed prolactinoma said cabergoline (Dostinex) helped them, adding that it may help if prolactin is high. This is one person's experience in a specific medical situation, with no dose or schedule given — talk to a doctor before using medication.

One person said they were castrated with a Burdizzo, a device that clamps the cords so no more sperm is produced, and afterwards noticed some changes in mood and attention span plus better memory. This is an irreversible, extreme step recorded here only as one person's experience — any such decision needs a doctor's assessment.

One person recommended taking 2 grams of high-quality cod liver oil a day in winter, saying it helped many people, without saying which symptoms. This is a single account. Personal report only — check with a doctor before taking supplements.

One person had a broad hormone and inflammation blood panel done, covering LH, FSH, prolactin, free and total testosterone, SHBG, estradiol, cortisol, ACTH, thyroid markers (TSH, T4, T3), plus ANA, ESR and CRP, and counted it as helpful. The post doesn't say what the results were.

In a comment, someone mentioned a daily mix of DHEA, 5-HTP and L-tyrosine as a remedy. The original post was deleted, so there is no dose, timing, duration or outcome. Personal report only — check with a doctor before taking supplements.

One person said they tried finasteride and it helped a bit, without saying which symptoms, what dose or for how long. A brief personal report, not advice.

One person said taking two ginger pills just before or right after orgasm seemed to drive all or most of their symptoms away, without saying which symptoms. A single personal report.

One person said their symptoms came back when an earlier combination treatment was stopped; after restarting hCG injections they had no symptoms for a month. hCG is a prescription drug and this is one person's experience, not advice.

One person said twice-weekly hCG injections plus anastrozole by mouth the day after each injection helped, without saying what exactly improved. Both are prescription drugs with real risks; this is a personal report — follow your doctor's advice.

One person passed on a 2020 case report in which an endocrinologist gave a POIS patient three subcutaneous hormone (hCG) injections a week, and the patient was described as cured. A second-hand single case, not advice.

One person found their ferritin was very low (around 8) on a blood test and has been taking iron, which they found helpful; iron reportedly worked well alongside ginger pills. No dose or duration given. Personal report only — get tested and ask a doctor before supplementing.

Two opposite accounts: one person said a short cycle of testosterone (test e) kept POIS away entirely, but it came back with a vengeance after stopping; another said testosterone just gave them a very bad feeling for over a month. Route and dose were unclear. Personal reports — testosterone is a prescription drug, so talk to a doctor first.