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[Ju Ju]

I have just been prescribed Tibolone for a trial period. I am 59 and my last period was about 7 years ago. I coped well with most of the postmenopausal issues, apart from extreme exhaustion and no libido. I have low testosterone levels. This severely impacts on my quality of life. It has been an interesting journey to be prescribed anything.

I had no intention of taking HRT as my sister died of Breast cancer and my mother had a stroke at the age of 66. My sister's death is not considered an issue as there is no other close family history. My age is though. I believe my Mum's stroke was a result of behaviour after bereavement. She is now 86, but rather frail.

I had hoped for HRT with Testogel. I see that Tibolone is a man-made hormone. It has some oestrogen, progestogen and also some androgen effects. I have understood it is better to opt for bio-identical HRT. Should I hold out for this with Testogel?
 

[CLKD]

I always read this as "Toberlerone"  - if you do a 'search' we have previous threads on this product.

[Ju Ju]

Is this dyslexia or is chocolate on your brain?! 

[CLKD]

Chocolate on the brain    ...... can see in my mind's eye those up and down packets of Tobelerone  - sorry not much help am I .......

I am rubbish at sums though, dys-somethingorother 

[Taz2]

I'd try the tibolone Ju Ju - especially as you are getting close to what some GP's see as the cut off age for HRT. It could be the making of you. I was prescribed it but never took it - I can't remember why now!

Is Testogel prescribed for women - I see that the manufacturer states it is not to be used in women? http://www.netdoctor.co.uk/sex-and-relationships/medicines/testogel.html

Taz x

[Ju Ju]

Thanks, Taz. Just getting wobbly about it. Been given all the info about the risks, but I must do something. The only thing that seems to help me function at all has been DHEA. Testogel is licenced for men, but can be prescribed in much smaller doses for women. Not sure if you can get on the NHS. It has to be used in conjunction with oestrogen. It was the alternative suggestion by the private gynaecologist. I went armed with letters from her and the therapist that I see and the doctor didn't quibble at all this time.

[R4CT0M]

I think the doctor on the menopause talk on Alan Titchmarsh show mentioned this yesterday..
you could get it on itv iplayer if in uk and you didn't see it.

Mony x

[Tingly]

Ju ju
Re the dhea...how long have u been on it and what does it do please?
Do u get it on the NHS?
There is a thread on another section trying to find out if its any good by a lady called andius

Tingly
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[Ju Ju]

DHEA is not available on the NHS or in this country, but it can be obtained via the internet, but only from reputable sources. There's a lot of rubbish out there. I am fortunate enough to be seeing an excellent therapist, who specialises in sexual medicine. I took it following her advice as I was not able to find anyone to prescribe testosterone.  I  was desperate as I didn't feel well enough to stay to travel to the USA to stay with my son. I took 100mg a day and began to feel better than usual after 2 weeks. Unfortunately, after 3 weeks, the good effects started fading. However, when I stopped taking them I went back to feeling absolutely terrible. My American daughter-in-law's aunt takes 200mg a day and feels wonderful. It think there is not enough known about DHEA, though lower amounts are recommended for libido. Didn't do anything for me in that area. I don't know if my experiences are useful as I may have other health issues that going to be investigated.