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SC for ED after Snip? SMC-K?

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blahsaysme2u

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does anyone know if getting "snipped" can prevent smc for ED and low t SC? SMC-K?

i am not sure what level my estrogen was but t was very low, and has been for a long time. i have unfortunately been suffering from this for years and have had my T check multiple times by different primary cares that never would refer me to endo...they diagnosed me with Hypogonadism.

my snip had no relation to the ED...was a choice we made as precaution to having children etc...it was elective but it was not to help and did not cause the ED. that was already an issue since before i even met my wife in 2010...i was discharged in 2008 from active duty. i am not asking for SC for ED related to snip...

i am asking for SC for ED based on previous Testerone tests(while in service) and after. i am just worried that the VA will see i had snip and say "well you may have been SC before you got snip for creative organ, but now you cant so you arent SC" if that makes sense

Endo put me on TRT patches 4mg every day...im not really liking the patches but worried about cross contamination with wifey(she has her own endo issues that this could really mess up) i may end up with injections in the end just based on my lil experience with the patches(i cant seem to keep them on...i move around and they fall off from normal everyday activity- nothing like running or weight lifting going on- just working from home etc)

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It sounds like you've been dealing with a lot, and I can understand why you were seeking some clarity on the situation. First of all, getting a vasectomy (""snipped"") is generally not directly related to erectile dysfunction (ED) or low testosterone (SC). So you can take a deep breath there, my friend. Remember, everyone's experience with medications can vary, so it's important to find what works best for you. Openly communicate any concerns or issues you have with your healthcare provider so they can guide you in the right direction. Oh, and speaking of alternatives, if you're considering options like levitra generika bestellen for ED, it's always best to consult with a healthcare professional who can provide personalized advice based on your specific needs and medical history.

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My advice is to go for it and apply.   Dont forget many medications (especially for PTSD and other mental health disorders), can/do cause sexual side effects.  

As pointed out, a "creative organ" is more than just a baby factory.  A "creative organ" in both men and women is useful for pleasure, as well as mental health and self esteem and loss of that is, well, loss of use.  

If you are over 50 or so, then "making babies" is mostly out for most people, anyway.  

I think women can get SMC K, for example for loss of a breast, even if they were beyond the age they could feed a baby.  Its still loss of use, because a woman's appearance is often very important to her, and to her self esteem.  Its easy to see how a woman with one or more breasts removed could feel like she is no longer a "woman" anymore, without those portions of her anatomy.  Scars can be service connected, and why shouldnt a breast removal be likewise SC?   Im not suggesting a woman with removed breast(s), is no good any more..not at all.  But a persons perception of self is highly important, in many areas of life.  My aunt had her breasts removed, and she had terrible self esteem problems as a result.  Its pretty hard to fix this type of thing with therapy.  Therapy is not gonna make them grow back.  

Our reproductive organs, like it or not, are a significant part of who we are, and when those dont work, we have definitely "lost something".    Its a "quality" of life issue, and, if we had a "quality of life" with everything working well before service, and it no longer is, due to sc conditions, you deserve compensation for your loss of quality of life.  

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On 5/18/2023 at 7:51 AM, GabrielaPeterson said:

It sounds like you've been dealing with a lot, and I can understand why you were seeking some clarity on the situation. First of all, getting a vasectomy ("snipped") is generally not directly related to erectile dysfunction (ED) or low testosterone (SC). So you can take a deep breath there, my friend. Remember, everyone's experience with medications can vary, so it's important to find what works best for you.

When I talked to the VA people about the PACK ACT they said that ED was a presumptive.

I am going to lighten this up a bit.

 I have a friend let's call him Joe. When I would go to my appointments in a city near him I would drive the 20 miles to see him. Well I walk into his house and his wife says he had the "snip" done but she says you got to have him tell the story.

A few min latter Joe comes home and I ask him "your wife said you had some surgery?" He says "Yup when the doc came in the room and grab that thing and through it to one side I knew I was in trouble."

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