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[Muriel]

Hi Ladies, I'm currently taking Angeliq with a third of a sachet of testogel daily and having really good results! 

The only problem is that my GP will not prescribe Testogel as it's only available on the NHS for men in the UK nor will he do the necessary blood tests.

I would love to hear from any other ladies who use Testogel, how do you get your repeat prescriptions and blood tests?

 I see a gynae privately at the moment but my insurance will not continue to cover me if it's just to obtain repeat scripts!

[Anne B]

Hi Muriel
I started using Testogel a couple of months ago. I had to pay for private specialist to prescribe it.
GPs CAN prescribe it off licence but WON'T as they are very wary of it for some reason.
I tried to explain to my GP that since I have had my ovaries removed then I have lost 50% of my testosterone and it needs replacing but she just wasn't interested.
I don't get my levels checked as most assays for testosterone aren't sensitive enough at the low end of the spectrum to be accurate.
I have to say that a third of a sachet a day sounds like rather a lot. My specialist (who uses testogel herself) has advised that a sachet lasts 10 to 14 days.
If you aren't having any adverse effects on that dose fair enough but I do know several women who use it and only use a very small dose.
My box of gel should last just over a year and I will ask my specialist fir another private prescription when the time comes.
Xxx

[Muriel]

Hi Anne, thanks for your speedy reply 

How big are your sachets? My sachets are only 50mg so I'm only using a tiny amount or so I thought! I'm sure gynae said it was the lowest dose.

I'm going for my first blood test tomorrow with my gynae just to make sure that the Testogel isn't giving me any adverse masculine tendencies 

Apparently Testogel is presrcibed as matter of course in the US and France,typically we come up against old fashioned thinking in our NHS.

[Anne B]

Hi
My sachets are 50 mg as well.
I think as long as you haven't turned into an aggressive hairy monster then you should be ok!
My specialist also says that it takes 3 to 6 months to take full effect.
I'm still settling into a new dose of oestrogen gel so I'm still experiencing some symptoms therefore can't tell if the testosterone is working or not. Suppose time will tell.
Good luck with your appointment.x

[Muriel]

I'm coming up to 3 months taking Testogel and Angeliq  and have to say since starting menopause I've never felt better  ( I had some horrible experiences on the more widely prescribed HRT)

Possibly because my dosage is high compared to yours, there will be a reading in my blood test? But no hairy monster side effects yet!

Thanks again for your reply, I'll ask gynae to prescribe for 12 months.

[ann123]

There are no good biochemistry tests for tester one in ladies so be aware of the results. I worked in biochem and it is an on going problem to produce a good test

[Anne B]

I work in Biochem as well Ann and we just don't do women's testosterone levels.
I think with testosterone replacement in us ladies we just have to be sensible with the amount used and go by how we feel.
My specialist is not a fan of testosterone implants or patches as she feels they deliver too high an amount and there's no control as to dosage.

[Taz2]

I do find this subject interesting although I've not actually asked my doc about it yet. I found this blog which suggests women need one-tenth of the dose for men http://doctorrynne.blogspot.co.uk/2011/08/major-breakthrough-in-treating-female.html

Taz x

[Muriel]

Taz, thanks so much for posting that link,very interesting and more or less the same information given to me by my gynae, although I have just had a blood test today to test my levels 
I did mention that I'd read about blood tests not being accurate but she said that if my levels were too high there would be a reading although sometimes it can take months or even a year to show.

As I say this Angeliq/Testogel combination really seems to suit me and long may it continue    and libido seems to have increased as well 

[sweettooth]

Muriel im on this as i have no ovaries, i use just a small pea size amount every other day. I was told to use quarter of sachet every day at one stage and my blood levels of test were too high. I dont like to use much as apparently it can affect cholesterol

ST x

[Muriel]

Thanks sweettooth, I also have cholesterol tests so will see what happens the next time.

Do you have Testogel prescribed privately or on the NHS?

[sweettooth]

Muriel, i have it prescribed on NHS. Any good gynae should do this. You can also be prescribed a testosterone patch by your GP x

[sweettooth]

Muriel, do you have to keep an eye on your cholesterol?

[panda762]

Hi ladies,

After my specialist ruled out another testo implant (I'd ruled it out myself before I went to see her anyway) and  ruled out testo patches (both due to NHS cut-backs) I was given a prescription for testogel. I have 50mg sachets and was told to use 1/4 of a sachet every day ("The size of a broad bean" were her exact words!!) 

Can't imagine being told a sachet lasts 10-14 days 

She said the gel was 'sticky' - it isn't, it's really runny.

I'm having a nightmare trying to work out what 1/4 sachet looks like so I've found an old syringe (I used it to shove olive oil in my ears for wax a year ago... don't ask, lol  ) which goes up to 10ml and I'll just fill that up then add a teeny bit more (1/4 of a 50mg sachet being 12.5mg.... however, I simply can't be THAT accurate).

I'll see how that goes....(can't be any worse than what I'm doing at the moment - getting it all over the place).

Also now on Evorel100 patches, so hoping that the gel will help balance/boost my hormones (eventually).
Early days though....

Interesting comment about cholesterol as I'm on statins (that's never been mentioned to me in regard to testo).

x

[Muriel]

Muriel, i have it prescribed on NHS. Any good gynae should do this. You can also be prescribed a testosterone patch by your GP x

Sorry I've taken so long to reply.   

I see my gynae privately and have agreed to see her once a year for blood test and check up. She did write to my GP explaining the situation and giving him all the up to date reports on Testogel but he refuses to prescribe for me! He has written to me personally saying that as it's not prescribed on NHS he's unable/unwilling to be involved.
I'm in Surrey, perhaps the rules are different in other parts of the UK?
If it is, then once again is it a postcode lottery with our health,not to mention our pockets as it is very expensive to buy