Last year, at the age of 57, I was diagnosed with hypertension. The smallest doses of Perendopril and Bendrofluazide were not effective and now I am on 8mg of the first, and 2.5mg of the second, daily.

However, I am now noticing that I no longer get erections at night, or spontaneously during the day. Masturbation is quite hard work, and takes a long time, and happens less often than before.

My serum testosterone early last year was 13.6, well within the normal range of 9.7 to 22.

Are the changes due to my age, medication or hypertension? My physician has prescribed Cialis, but I have not taken any of it yet. I have never smoked, seldom drink, but I have put on about 10 lbs since last year.

All that you mention is correlated to growing older, they are not necessarily cause and effect for each other.

I suggest increasing your exercise level will help all that you mention. Just make an attempt to get your heart rate up for 20 minutes each day -- don't need to do any crazy exercise regimen, just get your heart rate up.

That should help with hypertension, erections, and weight gain.

I'm back online, my hub, a modem and a PSU was zapped by lightning! A castration thunderbolt sent by the Gods?

Hi,

No changes with the performance yet, but I have managed to lose some weight. Only another 15 lbs to go before I am at my 30 year low. Then I shall decide on the Depo-Provera.

I have now uploaded my avatar, it isn't a true likeness, but he is hairy and his name may well be Harry.