The questions were about problems with erections or a low libido rather than my health.
By July of that year, I had my first-ever mental health crisis. It was the first time I ever experienced suicidal thoughts and clinical depression. Again, I assumed, as did all of my physicians, this was a symptom of end-stage lung disease.
My cystic fibrosis specialist was very supportive. He referred me to an endocrinologist, but as soon as I arrived to see her, unfortunately, the very first part of our conversation was about erectile dysfunction. The questions asked were more about my having problems with erections or a low libido rather than my health.I had to essentially defend myself and say:"No, there's a bigger reason why I'm here." I was told that I had fatigue because of my chronic illness.
The testosterone reading on my lab report was essentially saying I was a 60-year-old man in poor health.I replied:"What about testosterone replacement? What about something to do with my estrogen? What do we do with that?"
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