A couple of years ago, after spending two years in hard, stressful studies during difficult and stressful times, my hairline began to recede. I went to a dermatologist, and she suggested I start taking Saw Palmetto, saying it was safe with no visible side effects. I didn't research it at the time, so I started the treatment.

I took 40 pills over about one month (400 mg total) in 2016. During the first days, my libido increased dramatically, with strong erections and libido at its peak. However, one week after stopping, my libido dropped to zero with poor erections, followed by a complete crash.

After spending months visiting all kinds of doctors and taking tests with all variables within normal ranges, no improvement was in sight. One of the doctors suggested I take medications like Levitra or Cialis, which helped jumpstart my recovery. Reducing my body weight also brought me to a better point.

I am now 39, and after all these years, I still have issues: morning erections are extremely rare. Although my libido is good, having quality erections is somewhat random. My self-esteem and confidence are terribly low, and I haven't had a sexual partner since. Maybe I can achieve erections good enough, but there's always a lot of fear of failure.