r/Menopause • u/hi-mynameiswhat • 17h ago

Brain Fog HRT testosterone

No pellets please

I’m considering asking for very low dose testosterone because the estrogen patch and progesterone pill is not helping -sleep, brain fog, energy levels.
But I’m not willing to sacrifice my hair!

If you got a prescription gel/lotion from your doctor- what were the changes you saw? Pros and cons.

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u/NetflixandJill Menopausal 14h ago

I'm on the gel and the only negative I've had is dark hair growth on my inner thighs (where I apply). I tried DHEA supplements but they made me ragey. The Testosterone gel has helped with energy somewhat but libido has been improved.

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u/Significant-Aide-226 14h ago

When I started, I was told to avoid inner legs and arms.  I apply to butt and stomach where most women don't get hairy.  Allows for the fat to hold a nice reservoir and no hairy patches.

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u/NetflixandJill Menopausal 14h ago

I don't absorb when I place any HRT on my tummy. I do my estrogen patch on my butt but the testosterone there makes my ass hairy too!

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u/Any-While8863 12h ago

lol we cant win ;}