Yeah it’s about intimacy not “just” sexual release. I couldn’t cope if my OH went off it. I think it’s very very common with a lot of women at this age who just then think they are past it. I also think most women wouldn’t be able to talk to friends about this. Very sad. All the best
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I’m sure I’ve mentioned this in another thread but during the phase I had zero interest in sex, I was anxious about showing H affection as he might think sex was on the cards and I’d feel pressured to follow through 
Whereas I perhaps just wanted a cuddle, to be close to him, or a no strings! massage for my dodgy shoulders 
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I’ve been using Androfem for about 3 years now (had to go private to get it, each tube is about £100 but lasts ages). It’s literally been a marriage saver for me. Even though I was on regular hrt my libido was non existent. My husband is very sexual (one of the things that drew me to him) and I literally had no sex drive for about 6 years (I’m now 53). I introduced testosterone to my routine (oestrogel and the merina coil). Took about 7 months to start noticing my libido changing. Now, I feel sexual again, vibrant, love sexy talk/play/dressing up. Basically I’m like I was before menopause. I’ll be buried with mine. It’s given me back myself.
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That sounds really similar to our situation. Our sexual connection was one of the big reasons we were drawn to each other - and now it’s gone, our marriage is under threat. So do you just take Androfem only or is it in combination with other treatment?
What is the relevance of the merina coil? Is it a contributor to improving impact of menopause? Asking for a friend who thinks she hates him. 
During menopause the progesterone and oestrogen hormone levels drop. The Marina coil provides the progesterone element of HRT, só you can then have a Patch or gel which only needs to provide the oestrogen.
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Thank you. Very informative.