Testogel 16.2mg/1g gel pump reviews

4.0

6 reviews

Testosterone is licensed for severely low libido in postmenopausal women, however, it may be prescribed off licence for low mood and fatigue. Testosterone blood levels need to be monitored every 3 months, and sometimes the dose is altered to get the right level. When the dose level is correct for you, you will need annual blood tests. It is important that the blood test is taken before you apply the testosterone as this may affect the result. Testogel pump is not recommended to be used as female testosterone replacement, as there is a large amount of testosterone in each pump. However, occasionally women may be prescribed this as part of HRT if there are drug shortages and other forms of testosterone are not available.

Route

Apply gel to skin

Frequency

2-4 times a week

Provides womb protection?

No

Provides contraception?

No

Similarity to own hormones

Body identical

Effect on blood clot risk

Unlikely, limited data

Effect on breast cancer risk

Unlikely, limited data

Available on PPC?

No

Testogel 16.2mg/1g gel pump

Method

Testosterone can be used to help manage low sex drive in menopausal women but may also help manage other symptoms

Similar alternatives

Brands that have close or exactly the same hormonal ingredients

Reviews

4.0

6 reviews

HRT Review
Used for 3 to 6 months
35 years old
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
  •  24th Jul 24

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HRT used

Clinorette

1

Symptoms

Hot flushes, sweating

4

Side effects

Other

0 helpful

HRT Review
Used for more than 12 months
40 years old
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
  •  4th Jul 24

Challenging with bleeding despite being in chemical menopause and on GNRH analog Zolodex injections. The add back HRT still triggered bleeding which has been frustrating.

HRT used

Evorel Conti

3

Symptoms

Hot flushes, sweating

24

Side effects

Irregular bleeding

10

0 helpful

HRT Review
Used for 3 to 6 months
45 years old
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
  •  19th May 24

Overall positive, have recently started Testosterone Gel, am hoping this helps with my tiredness which makes me very irritable.

HRT used

Lenzetto

2

Symptoms

Hot flushes, sweating

16

Side effects

Tiredness

1

0 helpful

HRT Review
Used for more than 12 months
54 years old
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
  •  14th May 24

I've been on various combinations of HRT & still looking for the ideal combination. I'm progesterone sensitive so finding a combination that suits me has been challenging.

HRT used

Testogel 16.2mg/1g gel pump

Symptoms

Hot flushes, sweating

13

Side effects

Irregular bleeding

9

0 helpful

HRT Review
Used for 3 to 6 months
45 years old
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
  •  1st May 24

Good, but I had to pay nearly £700 for it.

HRT used

Evorel Conti

1

Symptoms

Hot flushes, sweating

17

Side effects

Bloating

2

0 helpful

HRT Review
Used for less than 3 months
52 years old
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
  •  25th Mar 24

Recently changed dosage so a bit early to tell

HRT used

Oestrogel 0.06%

3

Symptoms

Hot flushes, sweating

17

Side effects

Sore breasts

4

0 helpful

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