Hello …we haven’t spoken before but I’m on a menopause page on another site. Most important thing is getting a supportive GP. Also knowledge before you go into your appointment as some of these meds are not available on prescription as a rule and it may be worth you finding out ahead of time to help any discussion. It can feel like a minefield and a battlefield sometimes trying to get help with menopause, hope you are able to access what will help you best.
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Hi, and thank you. I have a supportive GP and I’m well-read about all things menopause.
My requirements are all on repeat prescription.
The tostran sachets are annoying - very hard to get a reliable dose of gloop.
The main thing for hrt in the uk at the moment seems to be stock issues. My regular pharmacist says it is like gold dust.
I know this is denied by health ministers but it really is an issue. If there is a break in using the tablets / patches it can cause bleeding, which then needs to be investigated - what is really needed is a steady supply once women are settled on their regimen.
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Not sure if it’s a localised shortage as my OH has been getting a regular supply of patches with no issues.
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Hello again, and good - glad your OH has what she needs. No issues here either with usual hrt now, but it seems to vary. Patches ok but the body-identical utrogestan can be variable.
I’m on Oestrogel, have the Mirena (NHS) and have introduced Androfeme (via private menopause specialist). I have much stronger orgasm’s now but libido is still a bit hit and miss (though miles better than before). Definitely worth the cost.
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Quick tip, my specialist suggested a small set of jewellery scales to weigh out my Androfeme precisely. Got some from Amazon, a tenner. No waste and I know it’s the correct amount
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My wife has been using the cream. It does seem to help her.
I had first hand experience with a woman entering menopause. She was a sexual person but menopause was getting the best of her. And us. Libido loss. Weight gain. Hot flashes/sweats. Then she started TRT. Cream. All I really can say is WOW. And I mean WOW!
I recommend at least trying it. It was a life changer to say the least. There is a lot of literature out there if you look. Don’t just believe your PCP you says it causes cancer. Read up on why they say that and you may change your mind. Just me 2 cents.
It was straight testosterone. Cream from a compound pharmacy. I believe it was 20%. (Made for men but she only used a pea size amount per day. If that.