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Menopause Discussion => All things menopause => Topic started by: Clarella on November 17, 2022, 07:48:39 PM

Title: Testosterone blood test results
Post by: Clarella on November 17, 2022, 07:48:39 PM

When I thought it was other things causing all my symptoms I got a medichecks full thyroid panel 2 for 1. I had to do the second this week and added in a testosterone test.

I’ve been on 100 patch for 8 weeks with utrogestan, and 87.5 for 6 weeks before that. Still some aching joint issues and fatigue.

Testosterone has come back at 0.15 (0.29-1.67)

Is it worth pursuing with the Gp?

SHe’s said she had prescribed it before but made it clear oestrogen was what I needed to focus on (blood tests were
Not maximised on 75 patches)

Title: Re: Testosterone blood test results
Post by: Clarella on November 18, 2022, 08:18:02 AM

Bump - anyone?

Title: Re: Testosterone blood test results
Post by: Marchlove on November 18, 2022, 09:56:30 AM

Hi Clarella

Yes your testosterone is low so worth pursuing.
Concentrate on telling your Gp that you have low libido as that is the only reason they are allowed to prescribe.

Good luck x

Title: Re: Testosterone blood test results
Post by: Clarella on November 18, 2022, 10:30:18 AM

Thank you - is it worth discussing more oestrogen? I fear that will be a battle. I have suspected the testosterone being a main issue for a while though.

But get tied up in whether testosterone will get converted to oestrogen if that’s not maximised.

I never used to have heavy periods at all. But was definitely stronger and had better libido. I’m also hypothyroid

Title: Re: Testosterone blood test results
Post by: Clarella on November 18, 2022, 10:32:02 AM

Oestrogen was 260 in 75 patches. 130 ish on 50.

Title: Re: Testosterone blood test results
Post by: Marchlove on November 18, 2022, 10:52:39 AM

I’d stick with what you’re on. x