I searched back two pages under BHRT and didn't find any active threads on T so thought I would make a new one.

Prescribed .5 ml to be applied to the forearms every other day. If it doesn't seem to work I am to increase to 1ml every other day. I have been on it for two weeks now.

I feel like I have more energy and my husband laughed at me this morning while I was busy cooking breakfast at 7 am! I have had more sexual desire the last few days, of course that could be just a one off but do hope it is the T cream.

I thought I had great sex before starting progesterone and then my libido took a dip, which is of course why I am using the T. Before we were intimate on average a couple to three times a week and I never had orgasm problems. However I couldn't go for hours like I could when I was younger . We would also have to work on building the arousal back up between orgasms. So to present time......last night during intimacy I stayed on a nice even level of arousal with no bouts of drying out and having to work for it again. I was able to keep up with the husband for two hours and it just so happened even then, he finished earlier than I think I had to ha ha!

Now imagine me laying there afterward trying to decipher all of this (I have hormones on my brain)! The only thing I can contribute it to is a mans erection. They get aroused and they stay aroused until orgasm. The only downside (if you can call it that)was I did not have huge mind blowing orgasms but did have them. So I have traded an already enjoyable experience with a nice long, calm yet exciting experience. Hubby even smiled and said "I think the Testosterone is working".

What have others noticed with the introduction of T?

Hope I wasn't to descriptive, it is kind of difficult to describe intimacy without sounding gross.

quit bragging...lol

NC, want me to send you a syringe filled with this magical potion?

Could you send some to me???? After years of not caring one way or the other for the most part my libido returned several months ago and I've been a raging sex maniac since. Due to some intense personal issues (ie. my husband's affair for starters) this has waned a bit as you might expect but amazingly, I still have way more desire than in the years previous. I am somewhat concerned about the orgasm part of it though. I do have them but never multiples anymore though my husband has always been a very attentive lover. Mine just seem like they are more or less intense but pretty brief and I feel like I need some T to help me out with this. (Oh and this has been the case all along, not just since the affair.) Along with the energy it might give me and increase in muscle mass. I'm trying to lose weight before my tummy tuck in Sept. and though I have lost about 8 or 9 lbs. I'm starting to feel even more flabby than before, if that's even possible. Do you mind me asking what your T level was before you started? Mine was 24 in January and from what I read now, that's a little on the low side, though considered "normal". Just curious. I'm thinking of changing practioners because of this. My NP is great, very sweet and all but she doesn't believe in HRT at all unless it absolutely necessary to get you over a very bad time. I'm fairly certain she wouldn't go for giving me any T at this point though I've not asked her. Any suggestions/thoughts?

I wonder if perhaps the husbands actions caused your sexuality to kick in a bit? Or did you notice it before you found out? Maybe he was giving off some kind of pheremones that jump started you. I think you should find a doctor that might look into you using T. Two weeks and I see improvement already is a good thing imo. I don't recall my last labs on T but it was pretty low. My initial labs work My T was in the 200+ range, which was bad bad bad. Once I started Progesterone and a low carb diet then my T bottomed out. I will look through my old posts and see if I posted it anywhere. My mother has all my lab work in my binder, she wanted to read the information from my doctor and those were tucked in the front.

No, I felt like this before he told me about the affair. Although I have to say, he began the "emotional" part of the affair in January (lots of texting) and February (lots of texting, calling and flying together) and the sexual part started in March. I started feeling like this in January/February and was all over him. He tells me it wasn't about sex and that it was really about just having someone to talk to and pal around with. The sex came later because he thought that's what she wanted though he could never really perform because of guilt. Amazingly, he could with me. Wierd, huh? You might be right about him giving off some sort of pheramones or something though. The timing would be about right and it was like a switch had been turned on. By March I was like a cat in heat and could not explain it at all. You could be on to something. I do think a little T would be good for me...at least to try. I could really use the energy and muscle building potential not to mention, a mind blowing orgasm wouldn't be too hard to take. I did have a few recently where I blacked out for a few seconds. Not too bad for an old broad! Ha ha

My T finally arrived, I got it on Friday. So today is only day 3. I have been prescribed the most miniscule amount imaginable...kind of wondering if it might be too small to do any good. I was prescribed 0.1 mgs a day. Davinci you are to use 0.5 every other day, which translates into .25 a day. So 0.1 mgs seems ludicrous!! My cream is a 1% strength.

So far can't say I feel any different. But as I said, it is day 3 only. And maybe the dose is just too tiny. I would like to hear some input from other T users. I did a little reading and it appears that most women use 0.5 mgs daily. I don't want to use too much....don't need those masculinizing side effects....but I would like to be using enough to actually WORK!!

All I had to say to my GYN to get a prescription for T was that I had no sexual desire any longer (he's a guy). He was already prescribing estrogen for me and had previously said he didn't think I needed it when I asked for it due to low energy. How could I not need it when I had one ovary removed. After using it for a couple months my level was 48, which seems good for me. I have a 1% cream which I use 3 X week. My doc way overprescribed-the script says 1 ml. day. I use 1 or 1 1/2 ml. a week.

Floater,
Can I ask where you were told to apply your T cream? I just got a script for some T gel...it says 0.2%, which sounds really low, after reading some others strength. I was told to apply it 3x a week to my privates area...but others have mentioned their inner arms and other areas. So, I am totally confused!!!! I don't even know how much to rub in!!
And, like you, I do not want those dreaded side effects of unwanted hair growth, etc...

Ladies...any guidance and help would so be appreciated!
Hugs,
Di

Ok, this is what I understand.....

If you want an immediate reaction, rub in someplace where skin is thin and near a blood vessel...like on your neck. If you want it to be stored so your body can use it as required, put it on a fatty area....butt, hips, thighs.

I have read that using it on your private CAN help with sensation, BUT side effects can be enlarged clitorus and desensitization...haha!! So YES it is confusing!!

I also read to use it someplace you wouldn't mind growing hair (so the neck is OUT!!). Behind the knees is a good place. I have been using it on the pelvic area, as all my hair has pretty much fallen out...so if I grow some thats OK. And I though I would use some of it on my privates too, just to see what happens.

My T cream comes in a syringe, and I measure out o.1 ml of cream. Seems very tiny to me.

sex? what's that?!
I forgot what sex is. My libido has been dead for about 2 yrs and I'm only 43.
I went to my gyno with this problem and she said and I quote "I can refer you to a sex therapist"

I went from being a sex nut into a sex rut and yeah, it must all be in my head

When I started to weight lift, my test went up dramatically and I was, can I say this, horny as hell, I still lift but do not get he same effects.

I always wondered if I needed test, but my levels were always normal. Should one take test even if they have normal levels?

Mine initially told me to use it vaginally, this was before my script came in. So when I got it I used it twice and it burnt lol! She then tells me after our last convo to use it on the forearms. Kathie, that does sound awfully low but then you are doing it everyday so maybe they want you to let it build up first?

Peace I don't know that it would help to use T if you have good levels, perhaps E would help more so.

So....I did the deed last night, and my goodness....GREAT ORGASM!! Was it from the T? Placebo effect?? Who the hell cares!!! It was awesome! However I have to admit I upped my dose to 0.15 mgs. I don't know if that made a difference, maybe. It could be all in my head.....

Ok, that's it. I'm calling my gyno for this T tomorrow. Thanks ladies. You're the best to share all this.

Hugs!!

Diana DLR27

Great thread and info ladies....

Does anyone know if a naturopathic doctor can prescribe T. ?

Happy O'sssssssssss

La La, They can not. Only a medical doctor can. Testosterone is actually a controlled substance. I had a terrible time trying to get it. I tried 2 regular doctors and both refused! Finally I was referred to a Gyn and he agreed RELUCTANTLY to let me try it for 3 months!! I find in Canada we are a little backwards in the hormone field. It is very frustrating.

That is awesome Kat!!!! I hope it is the T and it continues to work for you!

ok...I waited to post just to see what everybody else was saying about Testosterone. It is MY favorite hormone of all.

First of all your Estrogen has to be high enough before you will get good results. When you are balanced out, E,P, & T...you should see results in many areas. (quickly...at least it worked that way for me.) I was taking DHEA, but had to back way off on it because when I took it, I felt fatigued all day.

Your fat stores will start turning into muscle. Even with lazy exercise, you see results. You should rotate application places. Put in on inner thigh area, or upper arms (underneath where the sun does not shine...don't put it on your armpits)
Also for extra sensation, put a dab directly of C. (only use sometimes, I bet you will find that you won't need to do this)

Do not put it on any "hairy" areas, unless you want more hair! It is Wonderful Stuff! I take a lot of it, but not enough to cause trouble. If you find that you are starting to get a bit aggressive, back off for a few days or use less.
This rarely happens.

My eyebrows have filled back in and my eyelashes have grown thick and long. My hair is also growning fast.

the Bad sides....

I have experienced increased lip hair growth. ... and I am plucking my eyebrows daily.
YUK!

It is a small price to pay for the wonderful benefits!

Shebee

I hope it helps promote hair growth back on top of my head. This stuff is falling out like crazy!

Kathy, I had to do a double take on this one!!! When I read "GREAT ORGASM" and saw your name, I was laughing all over the place!! That is FANTASTIC!! I am so happy for you!! And NO, I don't think it was ALL in your head!!! hehehehe!!!

Ok, I've GOT to get some of this stuff!!!

Dav, I think it is estrogen that promotes hair growth on your head. Be really careful with the testosterone if you are already having hair loss on your head. I read that if you are predisposed towards the female version of male pattern baldness testosterone can make it worse.

Thanks for replying....

I'm ask my GYN when I go in for my annual exam...

*keeping finger and toes crossed*



(I'm excited about the possibilities) Yes, very...

Shebee I thought the eyelash thing was a little wacky until this past week I noticed my eyelashes are now touching my eyebrows! Crazy stuff!

Downside to T is new chin whiskers already ewww. Cut the T out for awhile until my P is level again. I think I am slowly recovering from the increase in P so hopefully I can try T again soon without the hair growth lol!

I've been on a tiny amount of T for about 4 weeks. Within 5 days I became Very interested in my BF and sex. Everything sexual was on automatic again. It's like being able to "smell" the phermones hanging in the air again. woohoo!!!!! Just getting close to him is enough to "rev up the engines" lol But, it has not brought back all sensation to the clitoris. Orgasims happen much quicker and are more intense too. My doc advised me to put it on my inner wrist because that is the one place on our body we do not grow hair. Also said to avoid the clitoris inorder to avoid making it grow!! ewwww Sorry to be graphic but that is what he advised. Regards, JZZ

Wow. Well I did a stuped thing 2 weeks ago. My husband is using hormones so I thought I would try a tiny bit . What I did not realize is his script is 50 mg T and 30 mg P with 2 clicks. I think I used about half a click......I did not get what I expected .... no sexual enhancement but the following day was nuts. we were parking the car and someone else was thinking of parking there but didn't and was emptying stuff from car. WELL she approached and made gestures at us I flipped out (I had a few sips of wine) lol I gestured her back she said I was rude and I told her we were Mr and Mrs rude and laughed. then I told her when you get to be our age you get to be rude!
I was nuts. I thought I could kick her butt.
2 days later I crashed I felt so low and told my husband we should rethink the hormones and brought up a lot of past issues. It has taken me 2 weeks to feel more like I did before.
My understanking of T is that it is the free T thatgives the benfit also T may turn into E.
My T as of a few months ago was 53 but free T was .2 or .02 and also the free T if too high can cause fat around the middle in women.

Hmm I though the free T is what is floating around not being used. The total T is what is in our cells and what causes insulin issues, hence getting fat. T didn't give me an instant arousal so I don't think one would benefit from a one time use. Just like the other hormones it needs time to build up and level out in the system. Yes on T raising E, all hormones affect others like this. P alone raised my E and lowered my T.

My understanding is the free T if too high can make the belly fat andcause hairy problems as it is biologically active. the total T most of which is bound up does not do that. But if too low not going to give any good effects.
I was thinking if I put T near Vaginal area it would cause arousal ...thats what the "famous" docs say. I am sure I probably had about 10 to 15 mg that day. wasn't thinking.
thinking about men....they need a way higher free T

I think ultimately it will cause more arousal for someone that has not had it in awhile. It can increase the size of the clitoris so perhaps increases the blood flow to the area, hence arousal? Dunno !