Hi all, so my GP recommended I try out some testosterone gel from a sachet.
The gel is prescribed off license to me, as it's formulated for men.
It comes in a sachet, which amounts to 5g, a single daily dose for a man. There used to be a testosterone for women but they don't make it anymore.
I'm on a bioidentical hrt and don't want to take triblone, as I'm happy with the regime I'm on.
My GP recommends a small amount every day. But how small is a small amount? It sort of melts to a liquid when I squeeze it out on my finger, and it's difficult to see how much is there. She recommends I rub it onto my lower abs, but it's all drippy by then...
So, my questions are:
If you use it, how do you do it?
How much do I use.... should this sachet last me a week or 10 days? Obviously I won't need a sachet a day, but how do you measure your amount? Have you a handy spoon, or measure?
Where do you put yours!?
What are the time scales when I could see a difference in energy levels?
Has anyone had any side effects?
Beards, acne, bulging muscles, speeding tickets, toyboys, an appreciation for sports cars
You know, am I going to be able to join a barbershop quartet with my new basso profundo voice, or will I still be able to hit the high notes of Celine Dion not that I want to sing her stuff but you get the picture
Is there a long term higher risk of cancer.... if so what kind, and does anyone know any stats?
TIA fellow vipers ladies
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Menopause
Testosterone gel.... how much is a dose, and how do you apply it?
Dorje · 29/01/2017 17:38
Hy Ladies I'm new to exploring the possibilities of testosterone I have been taking Elleste Duet Conti for 3 and half months now. This is my third type of HRT. My first one was a cyclical and that caused endometrial hypertrophy and polyps[that's all been dealt with now though] the second type my GP put me on was a bit progesterone heavy[that was a nightmare!] I'm not great with progesterone it can make me feel very premenstrual, I think I may have been intolerant to progesterone for most of my life judging by Proff studd's theories]
I am over the other side of the menopause but for me my symptoms returned exponentially so I gave in and Tries HRT. So after the aforementioned hiccups I still have a lot of muscle and tendon pain and my libido....what libido. It used to be very high so when it dropped a bit when the peri/ menopause began I had a lot of leeway. However now it is non existent and my current HRT does snot seemed to have helped Sad: 
I've tried many different ways to train to avoid muscle spasm and pain that I am getting. My sleep pattern is good now but I still have low energy. Its almost as if my body has become exercise intolerant.
I am now exploring the possibility of Testosterone. It seems that if it worked it would address some of my residual problems. I have done a lot of reading and feel better now that some of the misconceptions have been explained a little. Looking though this site there are still some floating around about deep voices, extreme hairiness etc but I believe the dosage is so low the chances of the typical Male traits manifesting seems pretty low. I think the suppliers have to just say what these side affect are to just cover themselves . I think unless you go completely mad with you prescription you should be OK.
I was interested in the ladies that have managed to get it form their GP where are you based. I have absolutely no idea if my GP prescribes it . Un fortunately I feel that I have had to educate my GP every step of the way regarding my HRT. I am a health care professional so have the confidence to approach but I still find it pretty intimidating to be honest ! When you are in the throws of Menopausal symptoms you confidence isn't exactly at its peak.
I have found a couple of brilliant clinics but they all seem to be in either London or Bristol [Dr Louise Newson] though I did find one in Birmingham which is nearer to me[the stoke-on-Trent area] though I've lost the link. so have to search again. I'm so envious of those of you living down south Envious: 
The prices that are been quoted for the private sector unfortunately might just price me out of trying to seek treatment. If I had more energy I could maybe do some overtime to pay for it! I don't have private health care unfortunately. Doe anyone know if Private practitioners allow you to pay in instalments.
Sorry I've rambled a bit but it was nice to find a thread relating to my problem and nice to see that some ladies have found a sympathetic and expert practitioner. It gives me a bit of hope Smiley face: 
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Hy Janibabes,
I have booked an appointment to see my GP this Friday. She has been quite open minded but I've always felt that she was floundering a bit as I'm not sure its her special interest. But her ego isn't so big that she wont listen thank goodness .
I did ask the receptionist to ask prior to the appointment to find out whether she would consider it. It will at least give her a bit of time to read up on it 
She knows I'm medical so she knows that if I ask for something I've usually researched it properly.
So fingers crossed.
So pleased it worked out for you. This menopause is a bit of a swine isn't it ?
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