A refreshing NHS story.

Gosh, so many people have a rough ride with the NHS, I feel quite lucky with my own personal journey.

I went for a regular check up at a sexual health clinic and I only casually mentioned about lack of sex drive and sexual function.

They tested me and I came back with a test level of 7.0 (nmol/L) = (202 ng/dl). Subsequent results have varied between 7 and 10.5

Had a variety of more tests. Lots of waiting for an endocrinologist (female) who was rubbish, but then transferred to Andrology, where after more tests (one was an overnight erection test in a hospital) but amazingly I'm now on a 6 month trial of Testosterone. It took a year to get to this point though, and I'm only 3 months in

Gels were prescribed, but after a month I complained that as I do too much exercise each day(morning, lunch and evening) I sweat too much for gels and I'd rather self inject. I didn't like the thought of a long acting testosterone in my body, " too nervous to try Nebido", so sustanon is better for me.

My GP isn't too clued up about Testosterone, so has been great as I've been able to help her on decisions. I get 4 vials of sustanon at a time and self inject. 3 weeks per ampoule is what the GP suggests. And I get all my syringes etc too. And I only pay £100 a year for unlimited prescriptions, which can include viagra.

I feel the NHS is a lottery, and also just pure luck. And maybe being in London helps too. So I would suggest anyone in the UK to select your gp wisely, expect it to be a slow journey, be nice but firm if needed and have medical evidence to back up any claims you make.

TBH, there's a heap of other info behind my journey, my symptoms and what's going on, but thought I'd just share this snippet to help others have a bit of hope with the NHS, as it is possible.

If you've any questions, ask away, but I wish you all the best on your journey to a better and more fulfilled healthier life in the easiest way possible.