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Testosterone.

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Gettingbysomehow · 22/08/2026 13:06

At 64 Im past the menopause, still on hrt which is great but over the last few years I feel like Ive died.
I dont have any motivation or interest in anything.
Im wondering if I should try testosterone. Im sure its hormonal...or lack of.
Has anyone found testosterone woke them up?

OP posts:
Doodledoggle · 22/08/2026 16:58

Hi op. It woke up my libido but did nothing for energy levels or interest in the world. Those are still totally lacking.

Gettingbysomehow · 22/08/2026 19:41

Doodledoggle · 22/08/2026 16:58

Hi op. It woke up my libido but did nothing for energy levels or interest in the world. Those are still totally lacking.

Damn. Oh well Im joining a gym in September let's see if hard exercise helps.

OP posts:
Additup · 24/08/2026 14:32

I take androfeme and it definitely gave me more energy and cleared my brain fog.

EmberStar · 24/08/2026 14:58

Testosterone AND exercise is the sweet spot :)

If you do both, you WILL gain muscle, which in turn raises your metabolism, & lowers your resting heart rate

You’ll have more energy definitely.

Start the testosterone now - and get training just as soon as you can.

Even a 20 second plank and 10 squats every day will start building muscle; any muscle increase will help your overall health, so just go for it

I’m excited for you! X

BluntHelper · 26/08/2026 11:37

It hasn't worked for me.

Melassa · 02/09/2026 18:59

Do you take testosterone or DHEA? I’ve been suggested DHEA, both systemic and the vaginal pessaries. Is anyone using this and if so at what dosage?

Doodledoggle · 03/09/2026 05:19

@Melassa i didn't know dhea could be prescribed here. That's interesting. I could have done with that in my 30s pre HRT!

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