depresion and low testosterone

Ive had, as far as I can remember, life long depression. Developing into severe depression in my 40's. It has gotten worse by the decade. Covered up in my teen years by typical teen type energy, verve and activity, by my late teens, I was becoming suicidal and was way down. A drug addict of sorts in my teens, then off completeley drugs at by 21 or so, then on in to alcohol, which saw me drinking daily within my first 2 months. Which progressed into Full Blown alcoholism. Was 'struck' sober at age 29, havent had drugs or alcohol since. Depression has been worse sober than it ever as drunk. I am 46 now.<br> <br> Ive done everything over the years for it, except maybe VIGOROUS excercise. But Ive been in healthy stages physically for sure in that time (hiker).<br> <br> My questions is Ive read here and there ovet the years that "low testosterone" in men can produce horrific depresion. Since I've always had very low sex drive, very low history of sexual activity, Ive always wondered about this as it relates to the serverity of my depression.<br> <br> Any takers?<br> <br> Al Guevara<br> <br> Thanks

Why don't you talk with your doctor about getting your testostorone levels measured? You may be on to something.

Just had another blood test done, its been a few years, Doc says testosterone levels are OK

My son lives in Florida. He told me he had a heart attack. The back side of his heart shows scar tissue. His only abnormal test was low testosterone and high metal levels in his blood.He was a sailor for 8 yesrs. Could any of these things should be further work-up? If his testorone are low it affects the muscles right? In what direction should I suggest my son to look into as far as more answers?

There is some evidence that low testosterone can be a risk factor for heart disease (<a href="http://www.jsonline.com/alive/news/may05/326609.asp" target="_blank">http://www.jsonline.com/alive/news/may05/326609.asp</a>) but this association has not been proven. I tried to find information about high "metal" levels as a risk factor but didn't get too far. Were there specific metals mentioned like mercury or iron? I think your son's doctors will run a variety of tests on him to see if lifestyle changes and/or medication will be helpful to him. I'm not sure there is much you can suggest that they will not already be considering.

Tonight my husband 48, went to the e.r. and nurse called me and said, yes he has had a heart attack.<br> <br> <br> For two years I have been trying to get him to have his testosterone checked, plus get him off the adkins diet to no avail.<br> <br> Pray for his recovery, please.<br>