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[lisa06031510]

Hi Guys,

What the heck is with this brain fog!? I feel like i am going mental.... Does it get better at all?

Struggled with many symptoms but this one is the one that I don't seem to find any solution for???

[Gnatty]

Are you taking testosterone?

[Nas]

I have it too. Driving me mad and getting worse!

[Nas]

Does testosterone actually help brain fog, Gnatty?

[Gnatty]

I think it does, definitely my recall is much better, I feel more alert and energised.l

[Nas]

That’s promising then.
Which testosterone do you use? How long before you saw an improvement?

[Gnatty]

I have been using testim for some time now, probably 18 months. I upped the dose a few months back because my levels were still low ( I have no ovaries so need more than usual) and when I upped the dose I could feel the difference I would say within 3 to 4 weeks. So one tube now lasts me a week. I experimented in the summer with dropping back down a bit but definitely then didn't feel so good so am now back to tube a week. It does seem to be the missing link for a lot of women.
 

[lisa06031510]

Ummm I had a full hysterectomy so not sure I am allowed that???

I swear I'm getting worse each day.. is it worth talking to my Dr??

[Gnatty]

Why wouldnt you be allowed it? I would have thought you would need it more as it sounds like you are in the same position as me.

[lisa06031510]

I know there is one thing they say you don't need if don't have Ovaries... I get so confused over it all... I'm nearly 3 year post op and I still have no clue what's going on lol

[CLKD]

We have a thread: Doing Silly Things or it might be Stupid ....... do join in.  It's all part of peri .......

[Gnatty]

Hi Lisa I think you mean progesterone which isnt needed if you have had a hysterectomy. I take just oestrogen and testosterone.

[lisa06031510]

Oooo ok, so how do I get this?? Through the Dr??

I feel like I need to retrain my brain to think

[CLKD]

My brain is lazy, partly due to the medication I take as well as not having to interact very often 

GPs can prescribe HRT however: you may find that you need to ask for a referral to a dedicated menopause clinic as GPs aren't always in the know about how HRT works.

[Joaniepat]

Oooo ok, so how do I get this?? Through the Dr??

I feel like I need to retrain my brain to think

You could ask your GP for testosterone, but as it is only licensed for women for low libido, rather than its other benefits, the GP may not be confident to prescribe. It depends how good your GP is. Other than that, you may need referral to a menopause clinic (or go private). But stress the low libido bit (whether true or otherwise  ).
JP x