Help !

[JulieGianni]

Low T, what do you know about it ? I have a feeling my bf has low testosterone but I can't seem to find a way to bring it up with out hurting his feelings ?????

[JulieGianni]

Thanks again ! I had this conversation with him this morning , I suggested that we see a doctor , he took it very well . You are right it might just be depression , after we had our son he went in to a funk but came out of it a few months later , we could be experiencing this again . Thanks for your help !

[specialmom]

Maybe it is time to suggest a physical.  Mention to him that from his symptoms he may want to ask for blood work and for them to look at his testosterone.  I also wonder about depression.  What you mention could also be symptoms of that.  But gently asking him to go to the doctor to see what could be going would be great and do so in a loving way.  Present it as you want him to feel his best.  peace and luck

[JulieGianni]

Hi , thanks for replying ! I've noticed a decrease in sex drive , he seems to always be getting hurt now , bones aching ..etc . He's gained a few pounds, and also has mentioned that he feels like he is slowing down while at work . Idk ? He just turned 32 and everything seems to be changing . I will try your approach !

[specialmom]

Hi there and welcome.   Wny do you feel that?  Is it because of his sexual desire?  Truth is, many men do have low libido and still have enough testosterone.  What other symptoms are you seeing that have you concerned?  

If you look at it from a medical point of view, he is less likely to take offense.  If you say "you aren't manly, you never want to have sex", he might feel hurt.  

You can also take the tact of talking about you--  I would love to have sex more to feel closer to you.  I wish you wanted to more.  Do you think it has anything to do with testosterone because I know you love me and you want to have more sex too???   You could always get that checked out.  

Anyway, it is smart to tread lightly with the subject but a couple should be able to talk about things like this.  

but it would still help to know what symptoms you are talking about.  good luck