How to add testosterone to hormone replacement therapy

[mihaeladog]

Testosterone is not just for libido. I took estrogen and progest and all perimenop symptoms went away except one: joint pain. Terrible joint pain that made my mobility so bad that I looked like an 200 yrs old woman. My HRT nurse put me on 1 mg topical testosterone and BINGO, joint pain disappeared. I wad shocked bc I lived with that joint pain for so many yrs. 😢

[vibrantly]

Progesterone does so much more than protect our uterus lining. And why would you not want testosterone levels to be between 30-100 for women? You are very young and have not experienced the devastating effects of testosterone levels bottoming out. Far more is affected than libido! Including bone density, muscle mass, fatigue, brain fog, anxiety, dry eyes, lack of motivation, lack of self confidence. Please keep educating yourself. A woman should never have to give up her testosterone. We make 3-4 times MORE than we do estrogen!

[V.Hansen.]

Can we quit acting like libido is the only reason for testosterone? I need more muscle growth and retention. I need better sleep and motivation. I need less weepy for no reason days. I need more testosterone

[melodyleslie]

What is an example of a “low dose” of testosterone?

[rebeccaketner]

I really wish you knew how important progesterone is for EVERY woman. Please learn a out this.

[candijeter]

What if you just take low dose testosterone since estrogen rises with testosterone anyway?

[connierubio]

What is good starting dose? Cream or gel? Thank you!

[elenasalisbury]

because women need all three --- estrogene, progesterone and testosterone ...which all three tank at menopause.

[maudiefricker]

Pre menopausal women make 8-10x more testosterone than estrogen.

[cindywhittaker]

My NP is warning me against testosterone 😩 I don’t agree with her. I have no libido and I’m having pain in my back now.

[Shannon]

What do you think of testosterone Troches?

[annelovesadoption]

I'm post menopauseal and am on estrodial patch and micronized progesterone. Struggling to lose weight. Would testosterone be right for me?

[fragrancememoir]

I'm 46 with cirrhosis.. post menopausal for a few years.. GI specialist says HRT is fine.. have an obgyn appointment tomorrow.. I've had absolutely ZERO labido for years 🤷. .. does insurance cover what you're speaking of?

[MH-yhrz]

My hormone specialist put me on topical testosterone 8 weeks ago. I feel like I’m either retaining water or gaining a ton of weight. Does testosterone replacement therapy cause water retention or weight gain as a side effect in women? I’m 43, not on any other hormones (she didn’t believe it was time for me to take estradiol and progesterone yet). Thank you!

[babetweirdgirl]

Can't you just test their hormone levels and supplement anything that is low?

[Shannon]

I can not wait till MIDI starts in Arkansas!

[yvie]

Am I too old to start taking hrt at 64? I wouldn’t take if in the past because of the WHI research results in I think it was the year 2000 which stated that there was a very high risk if breast cancer and heart attack but now I gave suffered from a lot if post menopausal symptoms over the years that have affected my and my close family. Now I find out the research was flawed. I am angry snd frustrated that anything that is pertaining to women’s health is so loosely and uncaringly researched

[marybarreto]

You looks beautiful! I love your hair.