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[Annie0710]

Thankyou for your reply x

[Mojo]

Hi charolotte,

Can you tell me how long you went in between blood tests for testosterone and what level you started with and are now.
Interested as I started mine two weeks ago using a pea size amount twice a week, but haven't had any change yet.
Thanks mojo

[Charlotte ...]

Hi there,
This test  was three months after starting, it was very very low and is now 19 - alarm bell time for a woman. 

[Mojo]

Thanks charolotte, how many times a week were you using it, my level was 0.1, and I am due to have the next blood test after Christmas, because I only put it on twice a week it doesn't seem a lot but if increases are that quick I guess I must be careful.

Thanks
Mojo

[Annie0710]

Sorry to bombard you with questions Charlotte

Did you have any bad side effects with your high level ? X

[Hurdity]

Hi there,
This test  was three months after starting, it was very very low and is now 19 - alarm bell time for a woman. 

Oo-er That's scary Charlotte...   How much have you been using? Glad you are feeling better with the oestrogen though

I do think using T is quite worrying (I say that as a user!) -  because it has been developed for men and we need a weaker product for women where we can get a more consistent dose rather than just squeezing out a blob. There is such a need for more research too and especially on long term effects - eg cardiovascular system, cholesterol etc.

I have read that some of the effects of T ( and was told by gynae who prescribed it) do not become apparent for 4-5 months and some changes from prolonged high levels can be irreversible....

I presume you are not taking the T for osteoporosis - although I have just read that there have been studies showing T and oestrogen have an enhanced effect on bone health (just scanned an article briefly)?

I have never had my levels measured but I imagine my pea-sized blob will not lead to an overdose as the sachet lasts at least a fortnight...

Hurdity x

[Charlotte ...]

Hi Annie and Hurdity,
I have just been using a petit pois size of T every day and my sachet lasted for 8 days so I am now  eeking that out to 15 days now.
I haven't noticed anything, no extra energy, libido, strength at the gym. Yes, I too read about the irreversible side effects, so I am glad that this has been flagged up.

[elliebean]

Wow, Charlotte, and I'd thought mine seemed high after my second blood test!

When I had my first blood test my testosterone level was also 0.1 and then when I had it re-tested 3 months later, after using Testim regularly, one tube every 8 days, my testosterone level was 4.4 and appeared on my results in red.

So, we used the same amount daily over the same period of time but your levels rose to about 4 x my levels. Strange, especially as you haven't noticed any effects. I at least did have increased energy and a libido again, however I also began to lose more hair and my skin was quite greasy. Like you, I'm now making a tube last me twice as long, i.e. about 16 days.

[Annie0710]

These levels are quite alarming, especially for Charlotte who didn't notice any side effects

My pre T level was 0.9 but NHS GP said they're not reliable

I've been on a little blob since mid oct so wonder what mine have gone to ? I don't think I have increased energy and certainly no increase in libido

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[Keepgoing]

Jeez I wonder what mine are now as I'm on tostran and it's 2%. I have increased energy and libido but was not much wrong with libido to begin with I was just to exhausted and every achy joint and pain are all gone. I have clinic on the 7th so probably get tested then as she said they will test me for liver function as long as I'm on it...was anyone else told this?? I have no liver problems so just wondering xx

[Blakeygray]

On a purely selfish note I'm just jealous of those of you who've had it prescribed. I'm going to give the Tibolone a bit longer though.

I think I'm old enough to make an informed decision to try T,   especially as it appears to work for some women.

[Annie0710]

Jeez I wonder what mine are now as I'm on tostran and it's 2%. I have increased energy and libido but was not much wrong with libido to begin with I was just to exhausted and every achy joint and pain are all gone. I have clinic on the 7th so probably get tested then as she said they will test me for liver function as long as I'm on it...was anyone else told this?? I have no liver problems so just wondering xx

Hey Keepgoing

I wasn't told anything, got the news I was allowed it by telephone, no follow up, no tests, it's still not even on repeats, I have to manually request the next 2 tubes each time.  Actually it was one tube a script but I asked if they could increase the qty to save me going back and forth and cost and they put 2 on a script !

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[Annie0710]

On a purely selfish note I'm just jealous of those of you who've had it prescribed. I'm going to give the Tibolone a bit longer though.

I think I'm old enough to make an informed decision to try T,   especially as it appears to work for some women.

I'm getting soooo confused by each members journey here..... have you had any positives from Tibolone ? And how long have you been on it now ?

Sometimes, what we yearn for isn't the be all and end all .  I think my only real positive is a small improvement in my sense of wellbeing, and some energy boosts BUT I'm having deep sleep naps some evenings which I never did before
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[Blakeygray]

Ok. Day 14.

Energy my levels are 100% improved. I used to feel sluggish in the evenings - not anymore. I also use to drag myself out of bed in the morning; I'm talking 15 minutes to get out of bed.  Now I throw back the duvet and get out.

Alcohol. This appears to be the trade off. White wine is a no-no. I had a couple of glasses with food in the week and within half an hour, the room was spinning.

I'm not a big fan of red wine and had some yesterday without any issues but I can live without it.

Overall I feel so much better,  my moods are also more stable. The sweats and the chills have definitely gone.  Having to reduce my alcohol intake is a plus as far as I'm concerned. It'll help keep me trim.

Annie here's my earlier post  about the benefits of taking Tibolone. I'm 2.5weeks in. I was refused T but given Tibolone instead. I wanted T for my libido.

[Annie0710]

Testosterone so far has done zilch, nada, nothing for my libido so as you can see it may not be your answer, we all respond differently, but I wholeheartedly agree with you that it's unfair we're not all allowed to try these things when they're available

I spoke with OH this evening about my libido.  He said I should stay on T as he's noticed my well being has improved and that pleases him, I said about the libido and he said we can work round that, try the soft porn etc but for me not to get so hung up about it.  I can't believe this man still wants to marry me when our sex life is down the pan

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