Menopause Matters Forum
Menopause Discussion => All things menopause => Topic started by: PeriWhat? on July 31, 2024, 11:50:17 AM
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Hey everyone :)
So, I'm 43 years old and perimenopause, and have been on HRT since December last year. I had the mirena coil fitted for the progesterone, and following a short time on evorel patches (started on 25, then, 50, then 75) of which I found no real benefit, I am now on Lenzetto 3 sprays per day which I find I absorb better than the patches, even though it appears to be a lesser dose than Evorel 75. For various reasons, the main one being zero libido, I have now been prescribed Tostran 2% for testosterone which is 1 pump every other day, which I have been on for just a week. I apply the Lenzetto on the evening on my inner forearms. I did apply the Tostran on my inner thighs, but after reading about the hairiness some are experiencing I now apply to the sole of my foot (under the arch).
I had high hopes for being on testosterone as I had heard amazing things for it being "a game changer" with HRT.
However, I have already had 2 times where I have had rage like I've never had before, and it's concerned me. Yes I can get annoyed with things etc but this was something else. I've never raged like that before. In addition, my tiredness and lethargy has returned. I have also now got what appears to be acne (whiteheads) all over my forehead. I've never had acne or bad spots etc in my life. I feel like my get up and go, which had returned before testosterone, has got up and gone.
Anyone else had these side effects? Any advice? Will it calm down after a while of getting used to it? Or should I ring my GP and say I want to come off it?
Thanks in advance x
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Rages! I had those during part of my monthly cycle :o. Perhaps stop the testosterone for a week to C what happens?
Has your GP done blood tests for VitD levels and thyroid function? Becasue we shouldn't blame everything onto peri-menopause, these two can cause symptoms as you describe. A few years ago I would do 20 mins weeding then have to sit absolutely still for 2 hours :-\. Blood test showed low VitD levels, capsules improved the situation.
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I would try a lower dose first.
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Hey everyone :)
So, I'm 43 years old and perimenopause, and have been on HRT since December last year. I had the mirena coil fitted for the progesterone, and following a short time on evorel patches (started on 25, then, 50, then 75) of which I found no real benefit, I am now on Lenzetto 3 sprays per day which I find I absorb better than the patches, even though it appears to be a lesser dose than Evorel 75. For various reasons, the main one being zero libido, I have now been prescribed Tostran 2% for testosterone which is 1 pump every other day, which I have been on for just a week. I apply the Lenzetto on the evening on my inner forearms. I did apply the Tostran on my inner thighs, but after reading about the hairiness some are experiencing I now apply to the sole of my foot (under the arch).
I had high hopes for being on testosterone as I had heard amazing things for it being "a game changer" with HRT.
However, I have already had 2 times where I have had rage like I've never had before, and it's concerned me. Yes I can get annoyed with things etc but this was something else. I've never raged like that before. In addition, my tiredness and lethargy has returned. I have also now got what appears to be acne (whiteheads) all over my forehead. I've never had acne or bad spots etc in my life. I feel like my get up and go, which had returned before testosterone, has got up and gone.
Anyone else had these side effects? Any advice? Will it calm down after a while of getting used to it? Or should I ring my GP and say I want to come off it?
Thanks in advance x
Hi there,
I agree with Sheila, try lowering the dose.
I’ve just gone back on to Tostran and I’ve never been able to take the full one pump alternate days dose. I squeeze out a baked bean size blob instead, I also put it on the arch of my foot.
E x
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I’d agree with starting on a very low dose and increasing slowly. I felt awful when I started off at the recommended dose but began to feel better when I reduced the amount .
Sadly after 3 months it has still not improved my libido or sleep issues.