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Are there any men who deal with IC and have tried to start a family? Challenges for us have been low drive, not much semen and lots of pain afterwards. Any advice, warnings or words of encouragement?
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Last edited by Glasshalffull13; 05-22-2007, 03:53 AM. -
Just bumping this thread up so some of the guys might see it and share their experiences.Kim
Diagnosed August 2001
Current IC meds: Elmiron (since 2001), Levaquin (one pill after intercourse to prevent UTIs), Effexor (for depression & anxiety)
Past IC meds: Amitriptyline (Elavil), Hydroxyzine (Vistaril), Detrol LA, Lexapro (for depression & anxiety, but also helped my IC) (They all helped, but I was able to discontinue them.)
I've been virtually symptom free and able to eat & drink whatever I'd like for about 8 years now.
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The best piece of advice I could give you is to get checked for low testosterone. I experienced all of the symptoms you mentioned above, plus I have IC, and I was tested and found to have extremely low testosterone. I'm not sure if there is a connection between IC and low test in males, or if the low test is a side effect of the medications i was taking for IC, but i have noticed many of the men on this message board with IC also have low testosterone. If you are starting a family, getting a much-needed boost of testosterone will get things going in the bedroom again.Comment
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This is a really old thread I know, but I just wanted to put my two cents in to say that yes in fact I was found to have extremely low testosterone as well. I am a male 29 years old. I was diagnosed with IC 2.5 years ago, after suffering since about 14.Comment
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Fortunately ive never suffered from erection problems or low testosterone (sp?)
We are all so different and finding what helps can take a while. Im still in the middle of my journey.
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