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[Postmeno3]

Hi,
Further to my post on the Lenzetto thread, I just wonder if there's anyone postmenopausal using private health and finding their approaches less random? I know that testosterone is available privately with a treatment meant for women and ready-measured. I just wonder if any postmenopausal ladies are having to do less "guddling about" generally from going private and finding more consistency? Thanks! 🌲

[Dotty]

I had to go private to get the treatment I needed as my GP didn’t know what to give me when the tablets didn’t do anything for me. The private consultant also prescribes testosterone for me.

However, I did see a private consultant prior to this who was useless. A total waste of money. x

[Postmeno3]

Yeah, it's just all so hit and miss, the emphasis on us, really, to mess around with something far more complex than we are knowledgeable enough to deal with. It saddens me that women are having to devote so, so long in many cases to arrive at something vaguely manageable. I wonder what others experience? 🤔

[sheila99]

I was horrified by the 'suck it and see' approach when I started on this journey but over the years I've come to realise that we all react so differently the doctor's just don't know. I'm sure it would be possible but much, much more research is needed. If you go for a BMS specialist you *shoud* get someone who knows what they're doing but I think it's still a bit hit and miss. They're more likely to test your levels but even that isn't foolproof as individuals feel good on different amounts. And if you have any other medical condition it's probably impossible to find someone who knows enough about both.