CherryC - I am a bit confused about your oestrogen levels?? I think there are 2 different types of measurement and hopefully someone will be along to clarify that. Can you let us know the letters that follow the numbers on these readings and are they the same letters after each reading?
I think your first reading may have been one measurement type and 400 could be about right when using 2 pumps of gel. Your second reading of 100 may have been the alternative measurement type and, if it is, this is still quite a high reading. If they are both the first type of measurement then 100 would be extremely low if you are using 2pumps of gel per day - this would indicate you are simply not absorbing the oestrogen - very unusual as I get between 500-600 on 2 pumps per day??!!!
I somehow doubt that increased oestrogen will necessarily improve libido but, again, I could be wrong on this. It's the testim gel that should be helping libido? I also doubt that local oestrogen would make that much difference either.
Libido, sexual stimulation and general interest in sex is a difficult thing to treat I think - there are so many factors in play that effect the way we respond and enjoy sex. I am now 60 and though HRT has improved my libido, I do find it more difficult to achieve orgasm and I think this is quite common as we get older. Getting "in the mood" is very important - there are many erogenous zones around our body that can help things along. As long as sex is pleasurable, I don't think it is essential to always get that 'climax'. DG x