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Hormones & Erections – The Unsung Regulators of Sexual Power (Part 2)

Hormones & Erections – The Unsung Regulators of Sexual Power (Part 2)

Why “Normal Testosterone” Means Nothing If These Other Hormones Are Off

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May 28, 2025
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Most men think erectile dysfunction is just a blood flow problem.
But blood flow is the end result, not the root.
Hormones are the real conductors of the erection orchestra.
And when just one of them is off — testosterone, DHT, prolactin, thyroid, cortisol, or IGF-1 — everything breaks down.

You go to your doctor.
Your testosterone is “normal.”
They offer a little blue pill and send you on your way.

But you’re still struggling with:

  • Weak morning wood

  • Lack of desire

  • Numbness or poor orgasm

  • ED that doesn’t respond to supplements or even TRT

You’re told it’s just aging.
Or worse — “psychological.”

But the truth is: you’re not broken.
You’re just biochemically misfiring.

ED isn’t just one thing — it’s a syndrome.
And in most men, it starts with subtle hormone imbalances.
Even if your testosterone is good, your prolactin, thyroid, estrogen, or cortisol may be killing your drive, sensitivity, and function.

You don’t need more pills.
You need the full map.

In this article, I’ll walk you through each hormone that matters — and how it affects your erections:

  • Testosterone

  • DHT

  • Estrogen

  • Prolactin

  • Thyroid

  • Cortisol

  • IGF-1

You’ll learn:

  • How they work

  • What causes them to break down

  • What symptoms to look out for

  • And most importantly — how to fix them naturally

The best part?
You don’t need TRT to feel like a man again.
You need to understand your personal weak link.
Fix that — and the system works again.

Let’s dive in.

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