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Title: Article contributed to by Dr Currie: testosterone and menopause
Post by: Emma on November 05, 2020, 08:08:14 AM

What you need to know about testosterone and menopause

Testosterone is often thought of as 'the male hormone', but it is also an important sex hormone in women and it declines with age. We ask the experts about the impact of testosterone deficiency and whether supplementation is worth considering at menopause.

Read the full article here:
https://patient.info/news-and-features/what-you-need-to-know-about-testosterone-and-menopause

Title: Re: Article contributed to by Dr Currie: testosterone and menopause
Post by: KateF on November 06, 2020, 06:10:30 PM

A very interesting article.
I have just been prescribed 4 weeks worth of Testogel due to me losing my ability to climax since about February 2020. Have been applying it for 6 days now so it’s probably a bit early to notice any changes 🤞🤞

Title: Re: Article contributed to by Dr Currie: testosterone and menopause
Post by: RedChic on November 16, 2020, 04:35:20 PM

Using a mirena coil for testosterone, have it replaced a couple of times already. Due to be replaced again now after 4 years for HRT, aware however that you can use it for 5 years as a contraceptive. Is it urgent to have it changed during COVID-19 or wondering if it can wait a while yet? Any opinions/experience of this greatly appreciated, thanks

Title: Re: Article contributed to by Dr Currie: testosterone and menopause
Post by: Marionjayne on November 28, 2020, 10:11:40 AM

RedChic your mirena is replacing progesterone :)

Title: Re: Article contributed to by Dr Currie: testosterone and menopause
Post by: Jules8 on March 04, 2021, 02:35:24 PM

I had wondered if testosterone would help with PMT feelings I'm experiencing on the progesterone tablet I'm perimenopause and just started taking oestrogel initially with utostrogen but trying provera now but still have awful PMT n generally feel it's not agreeing this is my second month on provera.

Title: Re: Article contributed to by Dr Currie: testosterone and menopause
Post by: Lpatt on June 13, 2022, 08:00:38 PM

Hi. Prescribed HRT patches  (Evorel Conti)from GP however had to stop due to worsening of minor asthma, insomnia,worsening lethargy and acne. Honestly felt worse in HRT having been post menopausal for approx 2 years. Main issue is libido and weight gain despite having Personal Trainer who comes to house twice weekly for strength training, also do cardiac and further strength training - approx 5 days in total per week exercising. Testosterone level checked and <1 . Refused testosterone following referral to secondary care and have asked for second opinion as been recommended to try other type of HRT but obviously not wanting to do given experience and just beginning to feel better after 6 weeks of stopping. Any advice greatly welcomed