I have been on oestrogel and utrogestran for 9 months, and though I am taking it cyclically I have only had one bleed and occasional spotting. It controlled my symptoms of hot sweats and dry skin and anxiety at first. It hasnt helped the low libido and my joint aches have got worse. I was on 2.5 pumps of the oestrogel but i thought the joint aches were worse so i have reduced it to 2 (cause headache on dropping and feeling tearful). My energy levels are not great. sleep is okay.
I had my testosterone levels checked last year and they were on the upper end of normal but I think I have read that the tests are quite inaccurate?
I have read that testosterone can help with libido, mood and joints, anyone got any ideas?
I am 45 and had an incredibly irregular cycle for the last 10 years, every 4-11 months and then was diagnosed with osteoporosis which was the main reason for going on the HRT. I have had problems with anxiety in that time which i suspect was hormonal.
Things have generally improved but probably could be better!
Thanks