I did not deeply review your prior thread: HRT - Beyond the Basics - #33 by tdsg
Libido needs good T levels, lower E2 and good thyroid function. These enable but do not create. Libido is complex.
Self eval thyroid function via last paragraph.
PDE5 inhibitors do nothing for libido, but improve the plumbing response to arousal. These drugs do not do much for arousal.
The stickies are now…
Please read the stickies found here: About the T Replacement Category - #2 by KSman
- advice for new guys - need more info about you
- things that damage your hormones
- protocol for injections
- finding a TRT doc
Evaluate your overall thyroid function by checking oral body temperatures as per the thyroid basics sticky. Thyroid hormone fT3 is what gets the job done and it regulates mitochondrial activity, the source of ATP which is the universal currency of cellular energy. This is part of the body’s temperature control loop. This can get messed up if you are iodine deficient. In many countries, you need to be using iodized salt. Other countries add iodine to dairy or bread.
KSman is simply a regular member on this site. Nothing more other than highly active.