Trying to make a baby and....

[seanny66]

Hi - This is difficult to ask but I have too... 39 y/o Male, Atkins for 7 weeks now, plenty of water, doing well, not weighing myself, but clothes are looser etc...

Long and short of it: we're trying to conceive and I am having problems achieving the ultimate goal in performing. Have any other men experienced this? This was not an issue several weeks ago. Any assistance/feedback would be appreciated.

Thanks very much in advance,

[stephbob]

Re: Trying to make a baby and....

If you go to the top of this page to User CP, sign up for the Men's forum (you'll have to put your gender in your signature though) As the guys tend to answer questions like this in there

Only cause...the other 50% wouldnt be able to help you lol. I'm sure a moderator will be able to help you sign up for the forums and move this across for you!

Good luck!!!

[Richt]

Re: Trying to make a baby and....

Hi - This is difficult to ask but I have too... 39 y/o Male, Atkins for 7 weeks now, plenty of water, doing well, not weighing myself, but clothes are looser etc...

Long and short of it: we're trying to conceive and I am having problems achieving the ultimate goal in performing. Have any other men experienced this? This was not an issue several weeks ago. Any assistance/feedback would be appreciated.

Thanks very much in advance,

Yes, please do join the male forum, as we need as many men as we can! It gets quite slow in there!

In answer to your question though, its not something I have suffered with, but then induction and the early part of Atkins does effect different people in different ways. I'm sure in time you will get "feel better".

Please do come and join us in the mens forum.

Rich

[Desertthorn]

Re: Trying to make a baby and....

Lots of that is pure stress and sometimes demand performance it difficult. Try some relaxation, meditation, etc. I don't think its the diet.

[k5commando]

Re: Trying to make a baby and....

I didn't see you re-post in the mens forum so I'll throw in my thoughts. I believe it's the diet. The question was actually posted in the mens forum some time ago, do a search there for more info. Your body is going through massive changes and everything is bound to be effected in some way. Fear not though, it is only temporary and I can say with absolute certainty that soon you will be back with a vengance!

[Labarum]

Re: Trying to make a baby and....

Back with a vengence - I agree with K5.

Yes, sign up to the men's board - you will find a few threads there on the subject.

Some men have short term difficulties - about which I was surprised, for I saw none of that.

But read here:

http://www.thehormoneshop.com/maint...estosterone.htm

Looks just like Atkins to me.

[Kent]

Re: Trying to make a baby and....

Sorry to hear about your recent troubles, and I can say that during Induction flu (first 4 or more weeks for me), I wasn't much in the mood for anything let alone that. I was so focussed on the food restrictions and the labor in saying no to all my former comfort foods that everything seemed like a big chore to me. After that mood or phase passed, I can say the effect was about the opposite. Stay the course, it does get much better.

In your estimation, is it more mood related or physical-related?

[LC_Dave]

Re: Trying to make a baby and....

I've signed up for the mens forum (but my application isn't approved yet!)

My experience with this was an actual improvement whilst doing Atkins!
I believe the atkins diet actually improved my blood flow.

Good Luck!

[2big4mysize]

Re: Trying to make a baby and....

well testostrogen levels should go up during Atkinsing because insulin is controlled and insulin isn't a friend to testostrogen. Lowcarbing and the higher fat eating of Atkins should help your levels.