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[Mojo]

I am not on hrt as it didn't suit me at all as I find the progesterone
in it makes me blow up like a whale, as well as having lots of head aches etc. And didn't have any effect on feeling hot and depressed and tired all the time along with anxiety, mainly all the things that come under the heading of lacking in testosterone, so that's why I feel I must give it a try.

[Annie0710]

Mojo you really should have a good oestrogen level if you are introducing testosterone as it will overpower and give strong androgenic effects

Have a good read on the forum and maybe start a new thread highlighting your situation and the more knowledgeable ladies will give their insight/experiences

There may be a regime you haven't tried that will suit you alongside your testosterone

Are you post meno ? If so Tibolone may be your answer, it's a kind of steroid based tablet and your body converts it to oestrogen, progesterone and testosterone or at least your body interprets it as those hormones

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[moonbeam121167]

Annie0710 I am from Norwich and was prescribed Testogel from the consultant in the N&N meno clinic after been referred there by my Gp 

[Annie0710]

How are you finding the testogel moonbeam ? Any good effects yet ?

I'm getting headaches EVERY evening :-(

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[Mojo]

The specialist I saw said that I can try it on its own for two months then we will take another blood test and go from there,

[Annie0710]

The specialist I saw said that I can try it on its own for two months then we will take another blood test and go from there,

Oh well maybe he's tested your levels prior

Just go careful on your doses, I majorly undersized mine for a few weeks x

[Dawncam]

Agree with you annie0701 - I loved T at the start and then realised after about 9 months that my hair was falling out. It could have been dodgy E levels as I'm not certain about my transdermal absorption but certainly watch for androgenic signs.

Dxx

[Annie0710]

Agree with you annie0701 - I loved T at the start and then realised after about 9 months that my hair was falling out. It could have been dodgy E levels as I'm not certain about my transdermal absorption but certainly watch for androgenic signs.

Dxx

Dawncam I had hair loss before starting T, I knew I was taking a risk trying it but I really need the energy , sex drive and wellbeing back so am kind of thinking now it's worth the trade off (if it works) I'll find ways to tackle the hair problem probably will go the enhancement road but I just know I can't sustain a life and relationship without hormone help

Oh to be female and middle aged x

[Dawncam]

I hope it works for you hon. I've certainly found a drop in energy since stopping but hope that levels out.

Dxx

[Annie0710]

Aw Dawn it sucks doesnt it ?
Has your hair stopped shedding ?

I've felt good today, had a bit of energy, but had an afternoon nap (and a good one at that) , but I think that might also be that I'm averaging 5 hrs sleep a night, no reasons just that I wake with OH at 6 each morning and choose not to sleep again

Felt a bit amorous tonight so instigated it, fiancé now fell asleep with a smile on his face

Still contemplating switching to Tibolone for ease of regime

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[grumpyjane]

Hi Annie0710
I finally got T prescribed by my GP after she wrote to the meno clinic at Guys for advice. I should add that I had been given wrong advice from another GP at the same surgery and complained, so the second one was trying hard to do what I wanted 
Shame it had to happen that way but got the result I wanted. Maybe you could suggest that to your GP?
Jane

[Blakeygray]

Annie,  nice to hear that the t is kicking in

Grumpy Jane,
Lucky you,  my gp won't entertain the idea 

[Annie0710]

Annie,  nice to hear that the t is kicking in

Grumpy Jane,
Lucky you,  my gp won't entertain the idea 

Blakey gray I might try Tibolone , my poor brain is struggling with all these separate applications I keep missing out vagifem and quite sore now below

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[Mojo]

I will not be surprised if I get hair loss as I have with most of the other medications that I have tried over the years, but to be honest I am so tired and fed up that I have to try testosterone, and usually the hair does grow back. the specialist has asked me to go back in two months when he has asked my doctor to retest my testosterone and he has recommended that my doctor should consider changing my cerelle to tibolone, I do not know at what stage I am at any more as haven't had periods for couple years but take the cerelle to stop ovulation as the progesterone increased so much for second two weeks of the month where I don't even go out the house and have had to give up work as I just lost the plot, but am feeling stronger now hence I am determined not to go down that road again and find the right combination for me. had first hot flush at 40, been through cbt, treatments etc and am now 49.

[Annie0710]

Hope it works for you mojo xx