Menopause Matters Forum
Menopause Discussion => All things menopause => Topic started by: 2cats on July 22, 2022, 06:49:26 PM
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I’ve finally been prescribed testosterone by menopause nurse at a meno clinic (each testim sachet to be used over 10 days) but haven’t yet had the prescription sent to gp. I’d love to hear about the positive benefits it’s added to ladies lives when oestrogen and progesterone were no longer keeping some meno symptoms at bay. Particularly in terms of mood and anxiety but happy to hear anything good! Thanks so much
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Hi
I used my first pump of tostron testosterone today. Within an hour, I was a bit hyper and giddy!! It’s meant to be used x 3 times weekly.
I’m hoping it will energise me more and help with sleep!
Good luck 🤞
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I’ve been on testosterone 9 months and for me I got increased energy and ability to exercise regularly, better mental focus, concentration and motivation. I noticed a small increase in libido but I didn’t have a major issue with that. Hope it helps you.
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I can concentrate spectacularly and lose myself in work. And libido. Sexy dreams, even ;D
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Hi
I used my first pump of tostron testosterone today. Within an hour, I was a bit hyper and giddy!! It’s meant to be used x 3 times weekly.
I’m hoping it will energise me more and help with sleep!
Good luck 🤞
let me know how you get on! I hope it gives you some relief.
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I’ve been on testosterone 9 months and for me I got increased energy and ability to exercise regularly, better mental focus, concentration and motivation. I noticed a small increase in libido but I didn’t have a major issue with that. Hope it helps you.
that’s good to know you’ve been helped in quite a few different areas ATB. Long May it continue!
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I can concentrate spectacularly and lose myself in work. And libido. Sexy dreams, even ;D
haha libido’s not really been an issue for me but glad it’s helped you!
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Would a general GP prescribe this or would I need to go private??
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Would a general GP prescribe this or would I need to go private??
GPS in some areas have been able to prescribe since end of May but it depends where you live. I was referred to an nhs meno clinic by my gp last year when gps could not prescribe it. I can’t remember the website where you check your area for prescribing but I’m sure a Google search will bring it up.
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I’ve finally been prescribed testosterone by menopause nurse at a meno clinic (each testim sachet to be used over 10 days) but haven’t yet had the prescription sent to gp. I’d love to hear about the positive benefits it’s added to ladies lives when oestrogen and progesterone were no longer keeping some meno symptoms at bay. Particularly in terms of mood and anxiety but happy to hear anything good! Thanks so much
Really hoping that some more ladies share their experiences with me as I’m so hoping testosterone is the key. 🙏🏼
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Hello 2cats.
I understand that you would like positive stories about testosterone and mine is certainly not negative but more neutral I think.
I am post meno and with Newson Health and after getting my oestrogen levels up to the required amount I was prescribed testosterone in the form of Androfeme. I was told that it was the missing ingredient and the effects would take six weeks to kick in. For some reason I didn't notice much change so I was told to carry on and the magic would happen after another six weeks. Peculiarly I still didn't feel very different though I continue to use it along with Oestrogen from Sandrena sachets and progesterone from Cyclogest pessaries.
I realise that we are all different and being sixty five and twelve years post meno may be a factor plus I am still working to get my remaining HRT right!
It appears that many women have great success with testosterone so it definitely worth a try.
Wishing you well and let us know how you get on.
K.
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I'm on Androfeme from Newson health - has been about 3 months and I haven't noticed any difference. The initial dose oof 0.5ml was too low so they put me up to 0.75ml but still haven't noticed anything after 2 months on the higher dose.
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miffy you probably need another blood test to see if you're absorbing the higher dose. Just as with estrogen, some women will be poor absorbers... You could try a different product, like Testogel for eg.
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Hello again ladies.
Miffy - Like you I didn't notice much difference when on similar levels to you. I was also on 0.75ml of Androfeme for some time.
Joziel - I can't remember my exact numbers but my blood tests showed that I didn't have any problems absorbing Androfeme as prescribed by Newson Health. I have never tried Testogel however.
Wishing you well ladies.
K.
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Unfortunately testosterone doesn't always help and there seems to be no rhyme nor reason as to whom it will and to whom it won't. You just have to try it and see. Maybe it's to do with levels we had when younger. I get the impression that this topic is somewhat under researched.
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Just to add a caveat - I noticed the most benefit when I increased my dose from a tube of testim lasting 10/14 days to 7/8 days.
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I have sprouted stumble like hair on the side of my face it's gross.Did nothing for mood or libido
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I have been one one pump of trostan every other day for about a month now.
Gp was reluctant to prescribe it saying it won’t be the answer I hope it will be.
I asked to try it anyway.
I do think it is giving me more energy. Libido is a bit higher and I have more energy.
I am also now on patches which have finally brought my oestrogen levels up to a good level for me. Gel and Lenzetto weren’t working.