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Menopause Discussion => All things menopause => Topic started by: merlingo68 on October 16, 2021, 01:47:32 PM

Title: Peri symptoms returning with testosterone gel
Post by: merlingo68 on October 16, 2021, 01:47:32 PM

This is very weird but I posted a while ago about testosterone apparently causing me to have alcohol intolerance which I had throughout peri. It was only when I started hrt that I could drink anything.

I decided it was worth giving up alcohol but I am now having a return to peri symptoms - flushes, night sweats, joint pain, feeling of doom, frequent migraines. Feel bloody horrendous.

There appears to be a correlation with starting the testosterone but that seems ridiculous. HAs anyone else found this? I can't find anything on testosterone supplementation affecting oestrogen levels anywhere. I'm on 4 pumps of oestrogen and I believe that is the max dose.

I've stopped the testosterone and I'm so hoping that is the cause.

Title: Re: Peri symptoms returning with testosterone gel
Post by: VictoryV on October 16, 2021, 10:23:46 PM

Hi Merlingo68, sorry to hear your symptoms are back. How long have you been on the testosterone?
Are you thinking that the T has lowered your estrogen hence return of symptoms?
If you’re in peri could this be your own hormones fluctuating and possibly needing more estrogen. I don’t think 4 pumps is the max.

I’m not a doctor but didn’t want to read your message and run. Hopefully someone with more knowledge will answer soon.

Victoria :)

Title: Re: Peri symptoms returning with testosterone gel
Post by: Flan747 on October 17, 2021, 05:54:40 AM

Hi I started testosterone about 5 weeks ago and have had some positive results however over the last week some of my symptoms have returned, disturbed sleep, dizziness and headaches! I have also started to exercise so am wondering too if my estrogen levels have lowered? I am going to decease my testosterone dose for a few days and see what happens. I don’t want to stop it completely just yet! I have emailed my specialist for advice so will post the response

Title: Re: Peri symptoms returning with testosterone gel
Post by: Flan747 on October 17, 2021, 05:56:57 AM

Sorry forgot to say I’m on 6 pumps so your fine on 4!

Title: Re: Peri symptoms returning with testosterone gel
Post by: Gnatty on October 17, 2021, 06:42:27 AM

Yes I would think try another pump of gel.

Title: Re: Peri symptoms returning with testosterone gel
Post by: merlingo68 on October 17, 2021, 09:57:08 AM

Thanks for replies. It’s weird as I can’t find any scientific basis for it but I’ve been really settled on my four pumps for about 2 years or so. And suddenly I’m peri again. I can’t see what else it could be.

Horrible night of sweats. Peri is truly unpleasant

Title: Re: Peri symptoms returning with testosterone gel
Post by: sheila99 on October 17, 2021, 10:13:19 AM

It isn't unusual to need more oestrogen as you progress through meno. I was told max 6 pumps by a specialist. I haven't heard of T causing meno symptoms to return.