Dandelion
There is some information on this site about testosterone
http://www.menopausematters.co.uk/testosterone.php
The most common symptom is zero/low libido (but there are other reasons for this) also associated with persistent lack of energy/fatigue. There are specialist tests but most GPs won't test for it as it is not recognised nor generally treated on NHS. I would love to know if there is a relationship between testosterone levels and chronic fatigue conditions (in women) - but this is not being investigated.
I asked my GP about testing for this (T levels) when I went to her with tiredness - and her reaction was - that T had nothing to do with it and we can't go testing T in everyone who comes in complaining of tiredness.
Well my view would be why not? It could be the missing link in a lot of conditions that women suffer from but we'll never know if it's not studied....
Hurdity x
Hi Hurdity and thanks.
It seems that once again, UK doctors are being obstructive.
It makes me wonder if there is some kind of social engineering going on in the UK.
Deliberately taking measures to keep quality of life and mood down for a big chunk of the population (post meno women) which would have far reaching negative effects on everyone else, besides the poor women.
Testosterone, from what I read on that link (thanks) seems to bring back some spark of life in post meno women.
Who decided to withdraw the testosterone patch and why?
It says that women should discuss testosterone with their doctor.
Doctors just fob people off lately and try to get them out of the door as soon as possible. This puts women off going to see them, and they suffer in silence.
I wonder if Doctors have been told to initially fob patients off when they come in with a new complaint, to save money on treatment?
This would be silly as failing to treat often results in more treatment and more costs, but foresight isn't one of their strong points.