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'Menopause isn't really that bad'...said no woman ever.

For those who are approaching or experiencing 'the change' (think reverse puberty), a time where hormone levels decline either through the aging process or by medical/surgical means.

Menopause and Perimenopause (the transitional time before Menopause) are unique to every person, and while there's no one-size fits all, we support each other on this roller coaster ride of wacked out hormones, absurd mood swings and random sweaty hot flashes.

Be kind. Be respectful. We are all in this together!


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I went to my GP last week and she prescribed me a testosterone cream that has only been available here in Australia for a few months (according to her). I had a blood test and it showed that my levels were very low.

I haven't been to pick it up yet, but I'm looking forward to seeing what it can do for me. I have had zero libido for a long time now, but that's not what I got it for BUT it is one of the main reasons they prescribe it. I wanted to see if it helped my muscle weakness and overall mehness. I have CFS/ME and hormones play a huge role in how well I feel.

Has anyone else used testosterone and how did you find it?

PS - HRT is so freaking expensive, it makes me really angry that our pharmaceutical benefits scheme doesn't cover it and I am out of pocket hundreds of dollars a month.

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[โ€“] leftylibra 5 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I've heard very positive things about testosterone especially that it helps with muscle loss, fatigue and is very energizing, but there's also very little information on appropriate dosing for women. Too much can result in other unwanted symptoms (enlarged clitoris, deepening voice, etc, so you may have to start off slowly and ease into it.

As for MHT/HRT expense, it's promising to see some places provide free birth control (hormonal IUDs, etc) but MHT specifically for menopause probably won't happen. But the demographic is shifting...by 2030, it's estimated that 1.2 BILLION women will be in menopause, so maybe the medical professional will start taking us seriously!

Let us know how it goes with your T!

[โ€“] unexplaineditem 5 points 1 year ago

ha ha I would be more than happy for my clitoris to enlarge, it has vanished almost completely and I miss it. Hopefully I can get out today to pick up my gels and creams. I will report back in the future and see how I am doing.

Imagine if men needed MHT, it would be free in a heartbeat!!