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Author Topic: Adding testosterone to the mix  (Read 596 times)

Crow Lady

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Adding testosterone to the mix
« on: July 26, 2022, 12:26:27 PM »

I started utrogestan tablets and estraderm patches 3 months ago. Don't feel any different. Doc upped the patches a couple of weeks ago to a higher dose. Tested me for testosterone levels, he said they're undetectable. Prescribed me testosterone gel but I'm having to get the prescription changed to get a different one due to shortages. I'm a bit worried. Trying to get my weight back down but it's got really hard to shift it since I started HRT. Now I'll be starting the new gel I'm worried I'm going to be a fat mess with a beard ! How have other people managed on this combination? Will I get hairy ? Will I have any energy?
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CLKD

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Re: Adding testosterone to the mix
« Reply #1 on: July 26, 2022, 12:28:29 PM »

Did you see a specified Menopause Consultant to get the testosterone prescribed?

Usually GPs don't prescribe ........

I am sure that others will be along who have experience but I don't think that you will put weight on nor will you become hairy ;-).  I do have a thread however: My Chin!!!
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Crow Lady

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Re: Adding testosterone to the mix
« Reply #2 on: July 26, 2022, 01:08:58 PM »

Haven't seen any specialists, just my doc x
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CLKD

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Re: Adding testosterone to the mix
« Reply #3 on: July 26, 2022, 02:57:57 PM »

R U in the UK?

Which symptom would you like to ease first?
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Crow Lady

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Re: Adding testosterone to the mix
« Reply #4 on: July 26, 2022, 03:54:52 PM »

Yes I'm in the uk. I think just having some energy,  not feeling shattered and grotty all the time would be great lol
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2cats

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Re: Adding testosterone to the mix
« Reply #5 on: July 26, 2022, 07:35:48 PM »

Did you see a specified Menopause Consultant to get the testosterone prescribed?

Usually GPs don't prescribe ........

I am sure that others will be along who have experience but I don't think that you will put weight on nor will you become hairy ;-).  I do have a thread however: My Chin!!!
Since May 31st, gps in some areas have been allowed to prescribe testosterone for women. It’s a postcode lottery though. I’m lucky enough to live in a county which got given the green light.
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