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Testosterone?

32 replies

MyBeloved · 09/08/2020 17:39

Hi everyone
I have had a total abdominal hysterectomy and both ovaries and cervix removed also. I have been on oestrogen gel (sandrena) ever since (couldn't get on with patches). I have recently read that testosterone is important too. Why? It's a male hormone! What does it do? Any experience or advice appreciated.
Thank you :)

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lborgia · 21/08/2020 04:11

Don't mind me, bloody chemist had no idea what they were saying, it is a gel.

Bit nervous about first splodge!

Kat9619 · 31/01/2021 18:47

Hi, I am menopausal yet but not far off. However my libido is awful, I was hoping to buy testosterone gel online but I am struggling. Has any got any recommendations of where I can purchase this from. Thanks xc

Mouldyfeet · 31/01/2022 08:58

GP’s can prescribe testosterone for low libido, it’s off licence but it can still be prescribed.

www.nice.org.uk/guidance/ng23/chapter/recommendations

Jennifer11 · 31/01/2022 18:39

Can anyone who's been using it give any idea of how long it took to have any effects - I've only been using a few weeks and am quite impatient! 😂

Franchannie · 02/12/2022 16:11

Hello!
I wonder if anyone can offer me any hope? I have no libido. I mean, barely any sensation from the waist down.... I'm on 3 pumps of Estrogel and cyclical Utrogestan tablets (1 in the evening 12 days per cycle) and in addition I've been on testosterone (1/8th sachet Testogel per day) for 2 months. Does the testosterone just take longer to work? Or might I need a higher dose? Or do just give up on any hope of a sex life ever again? :(

Thanks in advance.

WarriorN · 08/12/2022 19:18

I've read they suggest to give it up to 6 months for testosterone to work

Franchannie · 10/12/2022 16:15

I hope so @WarriorN . It's putting a real strain on my marriage....

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