Hi Ladies,
I was wondering if anyone can help me make sense of my HRT… i am 50, menopause since 44. Currently have mirena coil and taking Estrogel. Started with 2 pumps, then GP asked me to gradually increase to 4 pumps which I did, then had a blood test and she prescribed Testogel for libido (non-existent). It’s only been 2 weeks of testosterone so i am not expecting miracles. But the GP said my blood test 2 weeks ago showed that my estrogen was still on the low side despite being on 4 pumps for 6 weeks at that point. Also my testosterone was at the higher end of the low range but she was happy to give me Testogel to try to improve libido. She said something about ‘hopefully adding testogel will now increase estrogen level’ or something like that. Anyone understands this better? I am generally feeling much better on HRT, completely controls all symptoms, even knee pain (severe arthritis) but breasts are bigger, a bit sore, and i seem to eat too much, feels hormonal rather than lack of will power. I never had trouble with my weight before menopause but i gained 2 stone and can’t shift it despite HRT. Also never had hormonal moods etc before menopause, i built muscle easily, now it’s impossible to build muscle, thats why i wanted to try testosterone. Will things improve? What are your experiences when you added testogel to standard HRT?
Many thanks xxx
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