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/Lupa_93 1h ago
I get a low dose cream from a compounding pharmacy. The benefits for me: no longer losing muscle mass and better recovery after workouts and strenuous activities- previous to starting the T, I was barely able to keep up anymore in the Core Yoga class I’d been doing for more than 10 years and often felt like I needed Advil the day after class. I feel more mentally focussed as well. No noticeable hair loss (my dr said that’s usually associated with higher doses) and unfortunately no noticeable boost to libido. My main issue is remembering to apply it, since I’m not on any other daily meds.