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[Waterdaggers]

Yeah sex drive may have increased (although it was ok before to be honest). Unfortunately I don't have a partner so can't really try this out. Three weeks in now and still feel lethargic.

[Stillsearching]

At 3 weeks I hadn't noticed any change. After 6 weeks things started to improve. At 12 weeks I had more energy but still getting energy crashes. Now 14 weeks in I've been out dragging heavy conifers about 50 yards to a bonfire and sweeping up wet leaves and stray branches after the storm. I've transformed into superwoman 

[Brainless]

Will gp's prescribe testosterone?

[Stillsearching]

Will gp's prescribe testosterone?

I doubt it unless it's been prescribed by a consultant first as it isn't licenced for women. My consultant asked who my gp was in case I run out of anything before my next appointment. He said some gp's won't prescribe testosterone at all.

[Waterdaggers]

Stillsearching.... I so hope the same happens to me!

Brainless an NHS menopause consultant prescribed mine for me. Just ask your GP to refer you.

[Brainless]

Thank you waterdaggers. I suppose its difficult to know before an appointment if the consultant is open to prescribing testosterone. Does anybody know if Dr Currie ever recommends testosterone?

[Brainless]

I'm guessing it would be quicker to see a consultant privately but that will be a stretch cost wise so it would be good to know if either Dr Currie is open to suggesting testosterone or other consultants in North Yorkshire?

[Hurdity]

Some GPs do prescribe testosterone - but it's hit and miss - because as has been said - there is no product licensed for women at the moment. Therefore you can't insist on it even though the NICE Guildelines do make provision for it Some more enlightened GPs who don't feel they can prescribe it, refer to a consultant and then are able to do so. It might be possible to push for this ( ie ask the doc to consult someone else even if they can't refer you?). Others will do so (prescribe T) after the woman has first got a prescription from a private consultant.

Hurdity x

[Brainless]

Thanks Hurdity. Im a bit timid when it comes to doctors so Im starting to think it might be worth emailing Dr Currie as i wouldn't have to ask face to face and if she doesn't prescribe testosterone then it would be less money lost than other private appointments.

[Hurdity]

Sound like a good plan. I'm a fine one to talk as I've managed to get 2.5 years of T after one private consultation in May 2015 because you get so much in one box. I will test out the NHS system soon - but I know what you mean about taking to the docs. eg my nice gynae specialist GP I've known for 30 years so wouldn't really want to argue with her.... good luck anyway

Hurdity x

[Stillsearching]

Thanks Hurdity. Im a bit timid when it comes to doctors so Im starting to think it might be worth emailing Dr Currie as i wouldn't have to ask face to face and if she doesn't prescribe testosterone then it would be less money lost than other private appointments.

There is no reason to be timid with your doctor anymore than you are timid to ask questions here or in any other area of your life. After all, all you are doing is asking a question what's the worst that can happen? I've never considered that I was particularly forthright until my optician at the end of an appointment told me I was a scary lady.  We have a good relationship and if I want to know something I ask him. Likewise if I want my doctor to give me information I ask for it. That's what we pay them for.

[Waterdaggers]

Thank you waterdaggers. I suppose its difficult to know before an appointment if the consultant is open to prescribing testosterone. Does anybody know if Dr Currie ever recommends testosterone?

I would have thought most meno consultants are open to prescribing testosterone as they are familiar with all the research and the NICE guidelines, it's the GP's who are more cautious. My GP refused to test my testosterone levels as she said she wouldn't know what to do with the result. I was also having problems with progesterone so asked to be referred to the menopause clinic. She didn't have a problem with this at all. I had to wait 2-3 months for an appointment. At my first appointment I mentioned testosterone to the consultant.... he was very open to it and agreed it might be helpful but wanted me to increase my oestrogen first.

[Annie0710]

As more women are being prescribed testosterone and many with great results I really hope that the day comes soon that GPs have the confidence to prescribe.  It's not all about libido (although that's lovely) but the energy and wellbeing that it gives too x