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Menopause Discussion => All things menopause => Topic started by: Mintea on June 28, 2021, 08:21:20 AM

Title: Starting Tostran and nausea
Post by: Mintea on June 28, 2021, 08:21:20 AM

I have just started using Tostran every other day and am using only half a pump although prescribed 1 pump alternate days. I feel nauseous shortly after application and a bit dizzy/sedated/headachy. Has anyone else had this after starting Testosterone? Is it likely to go, not sure whether it's worth continuing with it or not.

Mintea x

Title: Re: Starting Tostran and nausea
Post by: Hurdity on June 30, 2021, 07:39:36 PM

Hi Mintea

I never experienced any side effects from starting testosterone at all - but the preparation I was using was half the strength so maybe you get a bit of a hit initially?

Somewhere on this website I did a post comparing the amounts of the different tesotsterone products of different strengths and how much you get per dose ( although this is a bit artbirary with testosterone sachets).

It may be out of date now but I'll hunt for it and bump it for you.

I hope it settles anyway - as for me the benefits are fantastic and I'm worried about stopping it...

Hurdity x

Title: Re: Starting Tostran and nausea
Post by: Mintea on July 01, 2021, 09:55:16 AM

Thanks for your reply Hurdity. I've cut down to a pea sized amount now to see if it makes a difference. Did it take a long time for you to notice the positive effects. Good to hear its helping you a lot.

Mintea x

Title: Re: Starting Tostran and nausea
Post by: Hurdity on July 02, 2021, 06:43:40 PM

Well not that long - I can't really remember. The doc I saw initially (privately) said it could take 4-5 months to feel full benefit! I use daily pea sized blob of testogel which as I said is half the strength so see how you go with petit pois!

Good luck with it and keep us updated.

Hurdity x