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[Booblet]

Hi,
I had blood tests done a few wks ago by a private Menopause clinic. Results revealed I was very low on Progesterone, ACTH and Testosterone.

To cut a long story short, the cost to make a conpounded lozenge was a lot more money that was advertised.

However,  i was wondering if any members have experience of BHRT Compounded lozenges /patches and is it worth paying for these expensive private prescriptions??

Kind Regards,
Booblet xxxxx

[Hurdity]

In a word - no! You can get all the bioidentical hormones on NHS except for testosterone which is off-licence. Progesterone doesn't matter except to ensure you have a high enough dose to protect the uterus if you are also taking oestrogen.

Have a look at this recent thread:
https://www.menopausematters.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,47448.0.html

Forget the compounded stuff and go for the regular treatments. You might have to get a private consultation just for testosterone but the relative cost of this is minscule compared to going for cBHRT (see thread and links for definition of this).

I don't know anything about ACTH - this isn't normally tested for 

Hurdity x

[Mary G]

Booblet, I would say it depends on why you are opting for the lozenges.

Take a look at my thread on compounded hormones in the Alternatives section on here.  You will see that I had no alternative other than to opt for bespoke progesterone lozenges.  I use Oestrogel and testosterone separately.

Have you tried all the conventional brands HRT?