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Testosterone

4 replies

JacketPotatoFoodOfTheGods · 16/05/2024 04:01

Can you just take testosterone & no oestrogen/progesterone?

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DoctorMartin · 17/05/2024 13:41

Not an expert but I don't think so - if your oestrogen levels are low then the testosterone gets turned into oestrogen by the body. I had to have blood tests to check my oestrogen levels were optimum before being prescribed it.

VWT5 · 17/05/2024 13:44

Yes, what DoctorMartin says above, also you need to be stable, 6 months after starting HRT before you should then commence the Testosterone (from what I have read).

IndependentUndefeated · 17/05/2024 14:08

Following this, as my GP has suggested testosterone for me at our next review. What does it do?

DoctorMartin · 19/05/2024 07:48

Energy, libido and for some it helps with brain fog I believe.

I think you have to say it's for lack of libido to get it prescribed on the NHS.

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