Hearing real experiences

“Before I was diagnosed with low testosterone my two daughters used to call me a grumpy so-and-so. I’d completely lost interest in everything and everyone around me, even the grandchildren! The only thing I did do a lot of was arguing – with my wife and my daughters, always about stupid things.

“Now that I am on a testosterone replacement therapy I can just get on with life and it makes me feel like a different person. My wife and daughters have also noticed the difference.

“I don’t think of myself as being ill or having an illness. In some ways, I almost look forward to the treatment because I know that it’s helping me to feel good and enabling me to get on with my life.”

“In May 2002 I was diagnosed with Klinefelter’s syndrome at the age of 42. There are many symptoms associated with this condition, some of which can be alleviated with testosterone replacement therapy.

“Before taking testosterone, I was a very emotional person. I used to cry an awful lot. In my late thirties I began suffering from anxiety attacks, which became gradually worse until I was agoraphobic (afraid of open spaces). I also had low motivation, low self-esteem, low sex drive and an inability to build muscle mass.

“After taking testosterone my self-confidence has improved significantly. I’ve lost weight, my muscles are stronger and I’ve much more stamina. It has taken about four years to really feel the benefits of taking testosterone – most noticeably, no more anxiety attacks. I feel much more in control of my life.”