Menopause Matters Forum
Menopause Discussion => All things menopause => Topic started by: Justkeepswimmin on October 23, 2022, 06:47:01 PM
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I started compounded testosterone 2 weeks ago (4mg daily rubbed in as a cream on inner thighs) after my level came back undetectable. I really haven’t noticed much of anything except: my food sensitivities (which are many) seem to be flaring up and I’m having daily nausea now even on an extremely limited diet. I keep chasing the food angle, thinking it’s something I’m eating, but it’s everyday with every food now.
I’m on 0.125 estrogen patch + daily 100mg progesterone orally as well as venlafaxine 37.5. The only other change is that I recently moved from 0.1 to 0.15 patch but it was too much (angry!) so I dropped down to 0.125. I have had some hot flashes with the drop (even though it’s still higher than the 0.1 I’ve been on for 6 months) as well as some brain fog, etc. Effexor dose has been stable for 4+ months. So the nausea could be from that relative drop, but I’ve not experienced this before. There is a lot of stress in my life now, too, as I’m struggling with the decision to divorce or not.
Really curious if anyone has had nausea or other side effects from T other than acne/hair issues/oily skin. Thanks.
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Too much alteration all at once?
I was nauseous prior to each bleed. I also had the runs 10 mins prior to a bleed, even when a period wasn't due.
MayB 4mg is too high? How long have you been taking Venlafaxine? It's a lot of medication for the gut to process perhaps?
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Effexor has been stable for several months. I only take that pill in the morning, the progesterone pill at night. The estrogen and T are transdermal. So, I would think it’s less likely to actually be the pills in my stomach. Maybe?
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Hopefully some1 with HRT knowledge will be along :-\
MayB put the product names into the search box: singly : to see if threads pop up with advice?