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Menopause Discussion => All things menopause => Topic started by: jawa42 on December 30, 2022, 08:25:12 AM

Title: Irritable on testosterone
Post by: jawa42 on December 30, 2022, 08:25:12 AM

Hi, I've been on Testogel for a couple of weeks and I feel really wound up and irritable, all the time! Is this normal? Is it temporary? All advice and experience very much appreciated. I apply a pea sized amount per day.

Title: Re: Irritable on testosterone
Post by: CLKD on December 30, 2022, 10:20:48 AM

It may be that the dose is far too much?   Why are you using it, did the menopause specialist give advice?  If it is making you jittery I would reduce to twice a week for a while to see if your mood calms.  Hormone replacement therapy can be Trial and Error until the body adjusts.

Title: Re: Irritable on testosterone
Post by: sheila99 on December 30, 2022, 10:37:39 AM

I agree you should reduce the dose though reducing the amount each day or every other day if you can might be better than the same dose twice a week.

Title: Re: Irritable on testosterone
Post by: jawa42 on December 30, 2022, 11:54:05 AM

Hi, thank you for your responses. Yes it was prescribed by the menopause clinic(nhs) but they have now discharged me. I was lucky to get to them at all, I know. I've been on Oestrogel and utrogestan for two years. They've worked wonders for me but the testosterone was because my sex drive is super low and my cognition and confidence has taken a drive. I'll try half a petit pois amount. God I didn't imagine this stage of life would be so challenging.

Title: Re: Irritable on testosterone
Post by: CLKD on December 30, 2022, 01:10:17 PM

Not many of us were prepared!  Which is why this Forum is so helpful  :-*

Title: Re: Irritable on testosterone
Post by: Peanut31 on December 30, 2022, 04:54:40 PM

Hi

When I started testosterone I felt really angry at everything.

I decreased the amount to 3 times a week, and at first it didn’t make a difference, but, I stuck at it and pleased I did as feel better.

I was originally on daily 0.5ml.

Best wishes
Peanut31

Title: Re: Irritable on testosterone
Post by: jawa42 on December 30, 2022, 06:20:58 PM

That is so useful - thank you so much. I'll try three times a week. If you don't mind me asking, what have you found it's helpful with?

Title: Re: Irritable on testosterone
Post by: Peanut31 on December 30, 2022, 06:49:20 PM

Hi

Memory, it was really bad and has definitely improved.

 sex drive has increased but noticed it comes and goes, but at least it’s an improvement.

Best wishes & good luck.
Peanut31

Title: Re: Irritable on testosterone
Post by: jawa42 on December 30, 2022, 07:08:03 PM

Fantastic! I'll cross my fingers for similar this end. Thanks again.

Title: Re: Irritable on testosterone
Post by: Cobweb4moth on December 30, 2022, 09:50:31 PM

Hello I also take testogel but was advised  every 2nd day

Title: Re: Irritable on testosterone
Post by: jawa42 on December 31, 2022, 07:17:43 AM

How does it suit you, if you don't mind me asking.