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Menopause Discussion => All things menopause => Topic started by: TM73! on May 19, 2024, 01:38:26 PM

Title: Testogel and low mood
Post by: TM73! on May 19, 2024, 01:38:26 PM
Hi all. Been on Testogel for around 12 days and not sure if it’s a coincidence (life has been a bit tough of late too) but I’m very low in mood. I want to stick things out for at least a few months with the Testogel as I have a total lack of energy and motivation and zero libido, however I’m wondering if anyone else has had this as a side effect and whether it eventually wore off?
Title: Re: Testogel and low mood
Post by: moonbeam121167 on September 23, 2024, 05:06:42 PM
Hi

not sure if I should ask you but I have been given Testogel in a pump action and unsure how much to use, how much do you used

Thanks
Title: Re: Testogel and low mood
Post by: Peach8 on September 26, 2024, 10:08:00 AM
Hi all. Been on Testogel for around 12 days and not sure if it’s a coincidence (life has been a bit tough of late too) but I’m very low in mood. I want to stick things out for at least a few months with the Testogel as I have a total lack of energy and motivation and zero libido, however I’m wondering if anyone else has had this as a side effect and whether it eventually wore off?

Personally, I'd persevere as it's early days.  Many things could cause a dip in mood - stress, hormones, weather. Try to keep track to see if it's at certain times of the month, you may need to review your estrogen. If it's tolerable then I'd ride it out for a few weeks as T can have a lot of benefits.
Title: Re: Testogel and low mood
Post by: Peach8 on September 26, 2024, 10:13:32 AM
Hi

not sure if I should ask you but I have been given Testogel in a pump action and unsure how much to use, how much do you used

Thanks

Mine is in sachets, I decant it into a sealed pot. For my first dose I used a syringe to work out how much I should take but I'm used to it now so I use a tiny spoon that came with a beauty product and can easily just scoop up the right amount just by looking. Sometimes my last day is a slightly higher or lower dose than the rest because you can't be 100% accurate.
Title: Re: Testogel and low mood
Post by: sheila99 on September 26, 2024, 12:54:08 PM
Hi

not sure if I should ask you but I have been given Testogel in a pump action and unsure how much to use, how much do you used

Thanks
I think you need to ask your gp or pharmacist. I don't think many women are prescribed testogel in a pump, it's usually the sachets which should last for 10 days.
Title: Re: Testogel and low mood
Post by: Aubrey on September 26, 2024, 07:31:37 PM
Hi TM73,

I've tried Testogel 3 times over the past year, and it doesn't like me either. Bad mood, spots, fat gain very fast despite no diet changes. I've done a bit of reading and apparently for some women it's not the answer.