Menopause Matters Forum
Menopause Discussion => All things menopause => Topic started by: Booblet on March 20, 2020, 12:37:16 PM
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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
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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
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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?