Hi all. Been a while since posting as nothing much has changed regarding unwanted symptoms. Doctors and Endo seem to have left it all with me. The only thing the Endo could tell me was that I needed more Oestrogen so he raised my HRT dose.
I decided to get a blood test done to check my Testosterone levels after reading about some of the symptoms it causes, flushing/sweating, weight gain, hair loss, and fatigue. All of which I still suffer with. My levels came back as Result: 0.087 ----- Range: 0.10 - 1.42. The note said to see doctor as level was low.
When I mentioned it to the doctor she told me to go back to the doctor I got the results from and get treated there as she wouldn't of looked at Testosterone levels for my symptoms. Taken aback, I told her it was an online blood test, but she is still reluctant to investigate Testosterone levels, she said they fall anyway as you get older. She put my fatigue and flushing down to getting older too(!) So just when I thought I might be getting somewhere, it all fell flat.
If I could raise my levels with supplements rather than medication that would be better for me. But I'm concerned that while I'm not taking anything to help, it will only get worse. Can it get worse?
Any info, much appreciated. Thank you x
I was having several a day before starting Dhea cream. I use Life-Flo which comes in a sealed pump with metered doses. There are other good brands, though. 10-20 mg daily is standard dosing. Start with a small amount and increase as needed up to max dose. Maybe it could work for you, too😊 
Hi,
My testosterone wasn’t tested but I was told by a dr that she would issue it to me on a return visit after introducing estrogen patches for a few months. I tried to see the same dr but she had left the practice so I saw another who told me testosterone couldn’t be prescribed without a gynaecologist letter. Luckily I was already seeing one for another issue but my appointment was months off. I did talk to the gynaecologist at my appointment and he said he would write to the Drs to ok this. It took almost a year from being told to ask about it at next appointment to getting the prescription and even now I have to order 6 weeks in advance due to delays in getting the supply. It hasn’t made any difference to my tiredness but I’m told I’m much happier. I’ve lost a few pounds but nothing major. My hair is slightly thinner on top but that is listed as a side effects as is extra hairness elsewhere on the body.
If you still want to try it get an appointment with a gynaecologist to ok it. Good luck
Thank you Starfish. Out of the symptoms I have, the tiredness is the worse, getting worse each day 😔