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[oldlady1961]

I am on a testosterone trial for very low mood, and anxiety. My serum testosterone level was very low at 0.087 nmol/L and normal range is 0.101 to 1.42 (Private prescription of Androfeme 1% from a private meno specialist) I have been taking it as 0.5ml daily cream for 6 weeks. I have been told it can take 3-6 months to work. Has anyone here been on it? Does it really take that long? Should I persevere? No negative side effects at all I just don’t feel any better yet.

[bombsh3ll]

I have no personal experience with androfeme but I do take dhea for androgen replacement and I also went from very low testosterone levels similar to yours, to now being near the top of the female range.

Whilst I had no mood symptoms, it made a noticeable difference to both my physical and cognitive health over a period of a few months in multiple ways.

I even got my libido back which isn't why I was taking it but it's nice to have!

I would give it at least 6 months before writing it off, but would recommend taking a repeat blood test if you haven't already, to check that you are absorbing it and whether your dose needs increasing if you are still below the therapeutic range.

[Mariab]

Hi there,
My T levels were 0.6 and the private specialist put me on androfeme, I was stop and start to begin with but felt it wasn't working so after being convinced to try again I tried it for 6 months but unfortunately it did not stop my anxiety and libido became all to much so I decided to stop it.my levels were 1.3 in the end .this doesn't mean it will not work for you as many women find it very helpful so I would give it a good go and after 6 month you do not feel any different then review it...

[CLKD]

There is a whole thread by Hurdity on testosterone ;-)

[sheila99]

They sound more like oestrogen deficiency symptoms than testosterone to me. Do you know what your oestrogen levels are and have you tried increasing? My anxiety was oestrogen related.

[Sophya]

I am on a testosterone trial for very low mood, and anxiety. My serum testosterone level was very low at 0.087 nmol/L and normal range is 0.101 to 1.42 (Private prescription of Androfeme 1% from a private meno specialist) I have been taking it as 0.5ml daily cream for 6 weeks. I have been told it can take 3-6 months to work. Has anyone here been on it? Does it really take that long? Should I persevere? No negative side effects at all I just don’t feel any better yet.

Given the advice that it can take 3-6 months, it’s usually recommended to continue the therapy as prescribed unless you experience adverse side effects.

[CLKD]

I have bumped the detailed thread started by Hurdity.

[Suziemc]

I started on testosterone due to low (non existent) libido and opted for Androfeme. It took about 3mths for positive effect on libido but I had noticeable improvement in motivation levels before that. What I called 'can't be arsed-ness' wasn't something I'd expected to be improved by T so that was a very pleasant surprise!

I'd say stick with it for longer (as long as you're not having negative side effects) and give it chance. A tube lasts about 3 months so maybe re-evaluate when you're close to the end of this tube?

Hope it starts to work for you!

Suzie

[oldlady1961]

Thank you everyone. No negative side effects no. I will continue to the 3 and even 6 months yes. Have another blood test after 3. I’ll check out the Hurdity thread. My oestrodiol levels are normal for my age 63 and two pumps- Oestrogel which worked perfectly before I was put on provera for 4 months - I only took it for two - for a PMB. It seemed to turn everything upside down as if Oestrogel was no longer working but yes I’m still absorbing it. Before this happened I was absolutely fine. I’m really struggling tbh.

[oldlady1961]

Please can you help me find the thread by Hurdity?

[CLKD]

Ill have a lookC and direct you ;-)

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