Menopause Matters Forum
Menopause Discussion => All things menopause => Topic started by: Gilla999 on September 14, 2021, 11:07:44 AM
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I wondered if there's anyone here with experience with Testosterone?
I've had my test results come back at 0.35 nmol (on a range of 0.7 - 1.67). My own natural testosterone was 2 nmol prior to starting Peri, I was always on the high side naturally. I am wondering if this could be responsible for the extra weight I've gained and the chronic constipation, and wanted to ask:
- Does it have to be really, really low to get a prescription?
- Have ladies here had any success with it / experiences to share?
- Does HRT affect testosterone levels at all, or would this just be my own natural declining testosterone?
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I believe that a Consultant can prescribe testosterone.
MayB put 'testosterone' into the search box to see what pops up, I know it's been discussed. make notes ;-)
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Thanks CLKD I will do just that ;D I sit with pen and paper in hand!
I'll pop my consultant a message too - I really hope they allow me to give it a try x
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I was prescribed it with HRT from my GP but this doesn’t appear to be the norm. I haven’t had any blood work. I wasn’t told how to take it so read the very long testosterone thread on here which is very, very informative.
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My free testosterone was low. I was prescribed Androgel (Canada). I took it on and off, including a stint over 6 months, and I just did not notice a difference. It didn’t do anything to my blood work. So I stopped taking it.