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[Wrensong]

Everything crossed for you Vintagefiend.  Be clear with him/her about what it's needed for as some will only prescribe it for sexual dysfunction, though it can be helpful in other ways.  You probably know intact ovaries go on producing significant amounts of testosterone well into old age, so replacing that after oophorectomy can make a big difference.  Can help restore libido & normal function as regards arousal & response.  For me also I think some improvement in strength, clarity of thought/focus, confidence, sleep & definitely systemic dryness.  I had a few weeks without it recently & certainly felt the lack.
Good luck!
Wx

[sheila99]

It isn't the fault of the gp, it's a bureaucratic problem because there isn't a product licensed for women in the UK. If a gp prescribes it they take personal responsibilityiif it goes wrong which is why it's normally prescribed by a specialist. I hope testosterone is the answer for you.

[vintagefiend]

Hi ladies,

apologies, i'm very late back to this thread but want to thank you for kind words and encouragement.
as wrensong knows i now have my T sachets- yay!
and avalon, hear what you say re psych meds- my friend is now on 4 (including mirtazapine) i worry she's been set on a path that will be very hard to get off- makes me so angry.
and, yes, wrensong, i think dr baxter is someone who prescribes T mainly for low libido (i was given the heads-up by someone on this forum!) so i led with that. it's true but in all honesty clarity of thought and energy are more important to me at present!

[Wrensong]

I do think T helped me with clarity of thought, focus & motivation.  Probably energy too, but as I sleep badly, fatigue & stamina are long term issues, so I can't be sure.  I suspect T actually helped me with sleep though & the gynae who first advised me on HRT (before BSO) did say T should help with sleep.  Lots of women on here do report it helps with energy, so I would expect you to feel better in that way for it.
Wx

[vintagefiend]

thanks wrensong
the lady (from this forum) that suggested dr baxter said that testosterone gel helped her sleep, too- now that would be marvellous