My OBGYN of 32 years about had a stroke when I told her I was doing testosterone pellets. I am a breast cancer survivor of 6 years and considered all the risks. I didn't fight through surgery, radiation and chemo to be done in by menopause. My life has been pure hell since chemo slammed me into menopause and i have begged and pleaded with several doctors to help me. None would, so i took it upon myself to find someone through a compounding pharmacy. For the first time in years, i am feeling more like myself and not someone who is just existing. Thank God for pellets and for those doctors who are willing to actually help their patients❤
You should be so proud of yourself! Well done! You surely know the research of Dr Rebecca Glaser supporting T in BC survivors!!! 🙏 Best wishes to you from across the globe (Germany 🇩🇪) 💪💕♀️
Same. I have multiple sclerosis and was doing fabulous on HRT. my multiple sclerosis was completely stable because it’s known that hormones protect those of us that have MS which is why pregnant mothers who have MS too great. I’ve had an incredible amount of progression since I went off of hormones and couldn’t get anyone to help me until I found by accident a Doctor Who was willing to put me on testosterone pellets and progesterone. I’m also on supplements that aid the estrogen that is in my body. my cancer was DCIS so I only had surgery no chemotherapy or no radiation. It’s so unfair and makes me so mad that they just strip the hormones out of our body just because we get breast cancer.
@@julieellis6793 my physician who is a my physician who is a pelvic health gynecologist is having me take DHEA and DIM detox from Pure encapsulations. I also take black cohosh, red clover, and Dong Quai
I love my testosterone pellets. Funny how the FDA and insurance doesn't cover REAL preventative medicines. Thank you so much for helping women. You are awesome.
I have been using estrogen and testosterone pellets for almost 2 years now. It has absolutely changed my life! I am grateful to have found a provider that provides hormonal relief. Thank you for providing a positive message surrounding this important topic.
The testosterone pellets are VERY expensive. I am an RN and did a ridiculous amount of research after I accepted the aggressive persuasion from my APRN aesthetician. The Estrogen/ testosterone pellet caused an atrial arrhythmia which progressed to a heart block and acute hypotension. Who knew we have estrogen receptors in cardiac tissue? This began during the first pellet implant and tapered off by the end of the third month. The symptomatic arrhythmia repeated after the second pellet implant and continued for 4+ months after the second implant. I am now using an estradiol patch, oral progesterone and compounded testosterone cream. No arrhythmia.
I found a local provider thanks to the information you’ve given, particularly your insight regarding the dosage. She was totally on the same page with your recommendations. I’m VERY pleased with the results!
Thank you for this video. I am a patient of your office for several years now. I think I know what doctor you are talking about. I found it very disturbing she mentioned this term. I have had tremendous results with pellets. Good video and information.
I have been using the Sottepelle pellet for 2+ years and take Progesterone orally at night. It has been a LIFE GAME CHANGER. I have had 0 issues. I train at the gym 3 hours, 5 days a week. I get my blood drawn as well. I went from insomnia for a number of years to sleeping 9 to 10 hours a night, my skin looks better, my energy is better, I don’t hurt all the time (I’m just appropriately sore from weight training) and my recovery is much better. I am 67 and most people guess my age around early 50s. Prior to getting the pellet my skin was creping at light speed. My estrogen level was zero. Everyone needs to be evaluated as a candidate, but I would encourage people to research, ask questions and not let fear dictate your decision. Unfortunately, I found the medical community to be all over the map. Many providers are stuck on the British million woman study from 20+ years ago. There has been much more research since that time. My quality of life has improved significantly, and I tell people they will have to claw these things out of my dead fingers (or hip as it may be)!
I’ve been on pellets for 6 years. I’ve recently switched to estrogen, testosterone in a cream compounded base. I did this because 8 months ago I started lifting heavy weights. With pellets you can’t do lower body workouts for 7 days. I don’t like the creams. I feel awful. It is much more cost effective but I’d rather pay extra and go back to pellets. There are 3 other menopause docs I follow on social media that really go in hard on docs who prescribe pellets. They all say these docs are pushing pellets because they are able to make so much more money and it’s at the patient’s expense. I just know how I felt and it’s been 4 months since I’ve started the creams. I definitely going back to pellets and that is my choice. Nice, classy response❤
Really? I’m curious as to why two providers in different states told me no Reformer Pilates or any weighted lunges, squats, bridges for 7 days. I moved to another state about 2 years ago and was told the same time restrictions.
I wonder why you’d feel any different given as the doc said it’s the same thing just different delivery. I went to patch from sublingual estrone and my doc said there’s no way to get testosterone now I’ll have to go back and ask about the cream. It’s discouraging how much I learn from teachers like Dr. Susan and then have to take to uninformed doctors. Seems so many in all fields are still practicing from what they learned in med school 30 years ago. Why can’t you lift weights for awhile with pellets?
@ with the cream based Estradiol and Testosterone I feel there is a problem with absorption. With the pellets it goes straight to the bloodstream. As far as lifting weights I was told the incision had to close and you don’t want to dislodge them doing repetitive movements. They put steri strips and a bandage on. No immersion in water for 7 days. You don’t want to risk infection. Showering is fine.
@jeanettebennett1527 hi, it's been a month since my 1st testosterone pellet, and I also started partly due to my Powerlifting lifestyle. I'd felt like I was spinning my wheels for a year and losing muscle. Finally starting to make some gains again, but it's only been a month. I was told to wait 3 days before resuming lower body exercises. I do have a small, dime-sized lump near the insertion site. It's not swollen or bruised any longer, but I wondered if this is normal or if the pellet had shifted, especially since I started squatting heavily on Day 4. Did you notice a hard lump still present a month post insertion?
One of my favorite points you made in this video is EDUCATION. That is what good healthcare is about. Including all the side effects and pros and cons. Thank you for your forthrightness and educating us on so many things ❤
My "North American Menopause Society Approved" gynecologist refused to even discuss pellets with me. I guess I should be grateful she was willing to give me an estradiol patch/progesterone capsules for my nightmare. I didn't even bother to mention testosterone 🙄 WHAT HAS HAPPENED TO THE AMERICAN MEDICAL SYSTEM?! I swear this is NOT the same country I grew-up in 😡
I just got mine 2 weeks ago. I was being treated for numerous things and never getting better. Watched this channel got on pellets to my surprise I had no testosterone, negative estrogen and no progesterone. Already feeling better. I literally had all 100 symptoms for the past 6 years thinking I was crazy from feeling never well.
I loved my experience on pellets for the most part. However - after watching you and learning what an appropriate starting dose would be - I asked my practitioner to provide the level you suggested in another video. I asked for lower dosing of the pellets because I was suffering with dark, coarse hair growth on my face - and not just a hair to two. My level when tested 6 weeks in was over 500! When my practitioner who performed the procedure twice for me would not allow me to go on a lower dose - I left. I do want an appropriate, physiological doses - and not a high dose because my practitioner felt I would be disappointed with less. Wish you were here in NY.
I am so grateful that I found a great doctor that recommended estradiol and testosterone pellets, and nightly oral progesterone. I would not be where I am today, health wise if not for bio identical HRT. I only watch you, and Dr. Haver. Any doctor that states that women should not have testosterone pellets, I refuse to watch.
Stopped after 1 1/2 years. My T level was way too high. Tons of side effects. The problem with pellets is once they are in you can’t just take them out have to wait for them to wear off. Be careful!
I agree that any form can be overdosed. I am on compound testosterone & my provider started me at 10mg per day vaginal application as my labs showed I had zero testosterone (young surgical menopause). After only 3 months my blood labs went higher than a 18 year old males! Now I’m doing cream still but 5mg every day & applied to my thigh instead. After another 3 months my last labs showed a smidge above a normal female range so I’m trying to decide if I should go down to 3mg. But I do wish someone in Utube would discuss where we should apply T cream & what we should be at for safe/healthy blood lab ranges as no one will discuss that.
I use a testim gel, bioidentical that is a dosage designed for men but prescribed at a dose appropriate for myself. I squeeze 1/10th of the gel from the tube onto my skin every day and believe me, I do a very good job of having the right amount left on day 10 of that tube. For men they squeeze that whole tube on their skin daily. I keep a fine sharpie in the cabinet with the tube and do a tally on the tube itself. Works for me. Canadian.
Thank you! Dr. Susan. Yes I agree! 4 years ago I was getting pellets. I was feeling good about my decision. Getting the right amount of estrogen and testosterone. Than my doctor moved out of state, and she was replaced. Didn’t really communicate well with the new doc. She gave me to much of both! Which eventually lead to bleeding. Constantly going in for blood work. So expensive! I had several test done.. then had a D&C. Everything turned out fine. I am now on a low dose of estradiol and testosterone cream. I don’t think I will go back a lot of it also was the expense! And the scare I had. Thank you again! For another great video!😊
I have been on estradiol and testosterone pellets for 4 years now. I have had no issues with them and they’ve been a life changer! The issue I’m having is that my body is metabolizing them way too fast. My provider will only do pellets every 3-4 months based on bloodwork results. My bloodwork results may show my at level as too high, but my symptoms tell another story. So I’m in a pickle until my next insertion appointment. Wish docs would decide if symptoms decide the dosage or bloodwork.
Thanks so much for your level approach to this subject. As a board-certified OBGYN I moved to focusing on the needs of individual patients applying the best dosage route Administration for convenience consistency affects and prevention but longer term healthspan and lifespan benefits and very very importantly Sexual Health desire and intimacy every woman should have the discussion regarding all of her options and not be limited by her health insurance, Medicaid or Medicare or FDA limitations compounding pharmacies offer in excellent option for many patients needing specific dosage specific dosing or routes of administration not available through big Pharma or FDA-approved indicated products
I was on pellets for 5 years, mostly T. Did E for a year. On T cream for now. I like the steadiness of the cream. I would crash the last few weeks on pellet. If my e isn’t high enough on the patch, I’ll go back to e pellet. If I go back on T pellet, I’d consider every 10 weeks. The providers I have don’t “push” pellets. We discuss options. It is always my choice.
mine and my husband’s experience has been a complete game changer for us both more energy we have an awesome dr we go into exam together i get mine then i get a facial done the hall while my husband is getting his we decided it is worth the money
I went to a provider who wouldn’t offer any other hrt options. If I mentioned anything other then pellets she would abruptly end my appointment and say my time was up. Luckily I found a provider who offered other options because I have since heard the pellet provider has negatively affected peoples health by overdosing women on testosterone.
I am 68 who had a hysterectomy 20 years ago now. I have not used HRT for many many years. I’m interested in it now but having a great deal of trouble finding a provider. I live in Columbus, Ohio. I don’t even know where to look. I had an appointment with who I think was a gynecologist on a list for many months and just a month or two before my appointment they called said they had to reschedule. I’m actually having a hard time finding a medical professional Who actually does it?😢. Dr. Susan can you help me?
I’ve been on bio identical pellets for 4 years… I was on estrogen, testoterone and progesterone… i love it but then had some bleeding and they r saying that the estrogen thickened my uterine lining and they recommended for me to stop pellets. Please advise. Have you heard of this happening to other women? and what should i do
I'm not a provider, but my understanding is the estrogen creates lining but progesterone prevents that...I'm taking progesterone orally not in the pellet
I've seen discussions among women online who are successfully using injected testosterone at 1/10 the dose given to men (by this, I mean shots designed to be given either weekly, or multi-monthly, that are being "hacked" to supposedly give a stable dose that is suitable for women). Can you speak to the safety of that? Have you explored the idea using injectable, long-duration testosterone (at doses appropriate for women) in your practice?
I initially loved my E + T pellets. I’m very pro HRT. Went on them in August of 2021. Problem for me was my levels were always too high whenever l tested. She brought my levels down twice because my T was as high as 350 but this most recent time I decided to get bloodwork instead of pelleted after the usual 15 weeks. So I should have been at my very lowest levels. My E was 464 and my T was 111. I looked back two months and I was having nausea, headaches and breast tenderness. No wonder!! I’m 56 so I don’t want my hormones to be off the charts like this. My doctor is totally unbothered and dismissive about these levels. I wish you could talk to my doctor about lowering doses because mine isn’t getting the message. I’m looking into patches now and T with an online provider.
Dr. HARDWICK, my 44 year old daughter reached out to me about where to start with hormone use as she is losing hair! She has not used hormones and done ok but loss of hair is symptomatic. She is in Fort Pierce Florida.
Hi. I'm not a doctor, but I wanted to let you know that I lost an alarming amount of hair when I was anemic at approximately your daughter's age. Your daughter's hair loss could absolutely be hormonal, but if she hasn't discussed the issue with a doctor, please encourage her to be evaluated for the many other causes of hair loss -- some of them (like anemia) can co-occur at midlife. If she's got more than one cause, only addressing the hormones may not totally resolve her symptoms. Sorry for responding when I'm not a doctor, I just really feel for your daughter -- hair loss is devastating. Maybe my experience can help someone else. Hope she's better soon.
@cassandrabriggs9133 I had looked up reasons for losing hair and read about anemia. Thank you for sharing this with me and I let her know to see her doctor right away for Labs and discussion.
I am thinking of doing the pellet . I have been on patch for very long time , but it is a hassle in keeping it on. so I’m 61 and my trainer thinks I need to do my testosterone is zero so I’m considering and doing that but I have friends think that I should do a testosterone shot and not do the pellet . Am I too old to be even considering it?
I've been doing estrogen and testosterone pellets for a couple years now along with oral progesterone. I'm 71. I love the convenience and I haven't had a single UTI since! I sleep well too! It is more costly and I would quit eating if I had to to afford my pellets!😅 An online male Gynecologist told me I would regret it when my voice changes and I get an enlarged clit. Hasn't happened and my sex life is wonderful!❤
I do really well on the esrtogen gel, i live in Australia and am now trying to find a dr who will prescribe low dose testosterone, it doesn’t seem to be to hard here in Australia to get hrt.
If the argument against pellets is that doctors profit personally from prescribing them, it’s a little hypocritical. I e heard the term “pellet pushers” exclusively from women who are profiting boatloads off of book sales and social media themselves.
My OBGYN of 32 years about had a stroke when I told her I was doing testosterone pellets. I am a breast cancer survivor of 6 years and considered all the risks. I didn't fight through surgery, radiation and chemo to be done in by menopause. My life has been pure hell since chemo slammed me into menopause and i have begged and pleaded with several doctors to help me. None would, so i took it upon myself to find someone through a compounding pharmacy. For the first time in years, i am feeling more like myself and not someone who is just existing. Thank God for pellets and for those doctors who are willing to actually help their patients❤
@@subi1677 that is amazing! Yes I agree with you about doctors!
You should be so proud of yourself! Well done! You surely know the research of Dr Rebecca Glaser supporting T in BC survivors!!! 🙏
Best wishes to you from across the globe (Germany 🇩🇪) 💪💕♀️
Same. I have multiple sclerosis and was doing fabulous on HRT. my multiple sclerosis was completely stable because it’s known that hormones protect those of us that have MS which is why pregnant mothers who have MS too great. I’ve had an incredible amount of progression since I went off of hormones and couldn’t get anyone to help me until I found by accident a Doctor Who was willing to put me on testosterone pellets and progesterone. I’m also on supplements that aid the estrogen that is in my body. my cancer was DCIS so I only had surgery no chemotherapy or no radiation. It’s so unfair and makes me so mad that they just strip the hormones out of our body just because we get breast cancer.
@za3315 what supplements are you taking?
@@julieellis6793 my physician who is a my physician who is a pelvic health gynecologist is having me take DHEA and DIM detox from Pure encapsulations.
I also take black cohosh, red clover, and Dong Quai
I love my testosterone pellets. Funny how the FDA and insurance doesn't cover REAL preventative medicines. Thank you so much for helping women. You are awesome.
I have been using estrogen and testosterone pellets for almost 2 years now. It has absolutely changed my life! I am grateful to have found a provider that provides hormonal relief. Thank you for providing a positive message surrounding this important topic.
The testosterone pellets are VERY expensive. I am an RN and did a ridiculous amount of research after I accepted the aggressive persuasion from my APRN aesthetician. The Estrogen/ testosterone pellet caused an atrial arrhythmia which progressed to a heart block and acute hypotension. Who knew we have estrogen receptors in cardiac tissue? This began during the first pellet implant and tapered off by the end of the third month. The symptomatic arrhythmia repeated after the second pellet implant and continued for 4+ months after the second implant. I am now using an estradiol patch, oral progesterone and compounded testosterone cream. No arrhythmia.
I found a local provider thanks to the information you’ve given, particularly your insight regarding the dosage. She was totally on the same page with your recommendations. I’m VERY pleased with the results!
Thank you for this video. I am a patient of your office for several years now. I think I know what doctor you are talking about. I found it very disturbing she mentioned this term. I have had tremendous results with pellets. Good video and information.
I have been using the Sottepelle pellet for 2+ years and take Progesterone orally at night. It has been a LIFE GAME CHANGER. I have had 0 issues. I train at the gym 3 hours, 5 days a week. I get my blood drawn as well. I went from insomnia for a number of years to sleeping 9 to 10 hours a night, my skin looks better, my energy is better, I don’t hurt all the time (I’m just appropriately sore from weight training) and my recovery is much better. I am 67 and most people guess my age around early 50s. Prior to getting the pellet my skin was creping at light speed. My estrogen level was zero. Everyone needs to be evaluated as a candidate, but I would encourage people to research, ask questions and not let fear dictate your decision. Unfortunately, I found the medical community to be all over the map. Many providers are stuck on the British million woman study from 20+ years ago. There has been much more research since that time. My quality of life has improved significantly, and I tell people they will have to claw these things out of my dead fingers (or hip as it may be)!
I’ve been on pellets for 6 years. I’ve recently switched to estrogen, testosterone in a cream compounded base. I did this because 8 months ago I started lifting heavy weights. With pellets you can’t do lower body workouts for 7 days. I don’t like the creams. I feel awful. It is much more cost effective but I’d rather pay extra and go back to pellets. There are 3 other menopause docs I follow on social media that really go in hard on docs who prescribe pellets. They all say these docs are pushing pellets because they are able to make so much more money and it’s at the patient’s expense. I just know how I felt and it’s been 4 months since I’ve started the creams. I definitely going back to pellets and that is my choice. Nice, classy response❤
I have been told that I could not do weightlifting for one day.
Really? I’m curious as to why two providers in different states told me no Reformer Pilates or any weighted lunges, squats, bridges for 7 days. I moved to another state about 2 years ago and was told the same time restrictions.
I wonder why you’d feel any different given as the doc said it’s the same thing just different delivery. I went to patch from sublingual estrone and my doc said there’s no way to get testosterone now I’ll have to go back and ask about the cream. It’s discouraging how much I learn from teachers like Dr. Susan and then have to take to uninformed doctors. Seems so many in all fields are still practicing from what they learned in med school 30 years ago. Why can’t you lift weights for awhile with pellets?
@ with the cream based Estradiol and Testosterone I feel there is a problem with absorption. With the pellets it goes straight to the bloodstream. As far as lifting weights I was told the incision had to close and you don’t want to dislodge them doing repetitive movements. They put steri strips and a bandage on. No immersion in water for 7 days. You don’t want to risk infection. Showering is fine.
@jeanettebennett1527 hi, it's been a month since my 1st testosterone pellet, and I also started partly due to my Powerlifting lifestyle. I'd felt like I was spinning my wheels for a year and losing muscle. Finally starting to make some gains again, but it's only been a month. I was told to wait 3 days before resuming lower body exercises. I do have a small, dime-sized lump near the insertion site. It's not swollen or bruised any longer, but I wondered if this is normal or if the pellet had shifted, especially since I started squatting heavily on Day 4. Did you notice a hard lump still present a month post insertion?
One of my favorite points you made in this video is EDUCATION. That is what good healthcare is about. Including all the side effects and pros and cons. Thank you for your forthrightness and educating us on so many things ❤
My "North American Menopause Society Approved" gynecologist refused to even discuss pellets with me. I guess I should be grateful she was willing to give me an estradiol patch/progesterone capsules for my nightmare. I didn't even bother to mention testosterone 🙄 WHAT HAS HAPPENED TO THE AMERICAN MEDICAL SYSTEM?! I swear this is NOT the same country I grew-up in 😡
I just got mine 2 weeks ago. I was being treated for numerous things and never getting better. Watched this channel got on pellets to my surprise I had no testosterone, negative estrogen and no progesterone. Already feeling better. I literally had all 100 symptoms for the past 6 years thinking I was crazy from feeling never well.
Dr. Susan, can you please go over the appropriate blood levels for estradiol and testosterone in terms of free T and total T.
I’ve had pellets for almost 2 years. And love them. I live in a menopause desert. I had no option. Now I would choose them if I had the option.
I loved my experience on pellets for the most part. However - after watching you and learning what an appropriate starting dose would be - I asked my practitioner to provide the level you suggested in another video. I asked for lower dosing of the pellets because I was suffering with dark, coarse hair growth on my face - and not just a hair to two. My level when tested 6 weeks in was over 500! When my practitioner who performed the procedure twice for me would not allow me to go on a lower dose - I left. I do want an appropriate, physiological doses - and not a high dose because my practitioner felt I would be disappointed with less. Wish you were here in NY.
I am so grateful that I found a great doctor that recommended estradiol and testosterone pellets, and nightly oral progesterone. I would not be where I am today, health wise if not for bio identical HRT.
I only watch you, and Dr. Haver. Any doctor that states that women should not have testosterone pellets, I refuse to watch.
@@Suzette-gb7uj Dr Haver is against pellets. She has and continues to be against them. Dr Heather Hirshe is another who is totally against pellets.
Stopped after 1 1/2 years. My T level was way too high. Tons of side effects. The problem with pellets is once they are in you can’t just take them out have to wait for them to wear off. Be careful!
I agree that any form can be overdosed. I am on compound testosterone & my provider started me at 10mg per day vaginal application as my labs showed I had zero testosterone (young surgical menopause). After only 3 months my blood labs went higher than a 18 year old males! Now I’m doing cream still but 5mg every day & applied to my thigh instead. After another 3 months my last labs showed a smidge above a normal female range so I’m trying to decide if I should go down to 3mg. But I do wish someone in Utube would discuss where we should apply T cream & what we should be at for safe/healthy blood lab ranges as no one will discuss that.
Great commentary,thank you
I use a testim gel, bioidentical that is a dosage designed for men but prescribed at a dose appropriate for myself. I squeeze 1/10th of the gel from the tube onto my skin every day and believe me, I do a very good job of having the right amount left on day 10 of that tube. For men they squeeze that whole tube on their skin daily. I keep a fine sharpie in the cabinet with the tube and do a tally on the tube itself. Works for me. Canadian.
Thank you! Dr. Susan. Yes I agree! 4 years ago I was getting pellets. I was feeling good about my decision. Getting the right amount of estrogen and testosterone. Than my doctor moved out of state, and she was replaced. Didn’t really communicate well with the new doc. She gave me to much of both! Which eventually lead to bleeding. Constantly going in for blood work. So expensive! I had several test done.. then had a D&C. Everything turned out fine. I am now on a low dose of estradiol and testosterone cream. I don’t think I will go back a lot of it also was the expense! And the scare I had. Thank you again! For another great video!😊
I have been on estradiol and testosterone pellets for 4 years now. I have had no issues with them and they’ve been a life changer!
The issue I’m having is that my body is metabolizing them way too fast. My provider will only do pellets every 3-4 months based on bloodwork results. My bloodwork results may show my at level as too high, but my symptoms tell another story. So I’m in a pickle until my next insertion appointment.
Wish docs would decide if symptoms decide the dosage or bloodwork.
Thanks so much for your level approach to this subject. As a board-certified OBGYN I moved to focusing on the needs of individual patients applying the best dosage route Administration for convenience consistency affects and prevention but longer term healthspan and lifespan benefits and very very importantly Sexual Health desire and intimacy every woman should have the discussion regarding all of her options and not be limited by her health insurance, Medicaid or Medicare or FDA limitations compounding pharmacies offer in excellent option for many patients needing specific dosage specific dosing or routes of administration not available through big Pharma or FDA-approved indicated products
👍🏼 Thank You! My delivery method for T is a troche.
I was on pellets for 5 years, mostly T. Did E for a year. On T cream for now. I like the steadiness of the cream. I would crash the last few weeks on pellet. If my e isn’t high enough on the patch, I’ll go back to e pellet. If I go back on T pellet, I’d consider every 10 weeks. The providers I have don’t “push” pellets. We discuss options. It is always my choice.
mine and my husband’s experience has been a complete game changer for us both more energy we have an awesome dr we go into exam together i get mine then i get a facial done the hall while my husband is getting his
we decided it is worth the money
I love the pellets but I experienced severe hair loss even taking Dim, any suggestions ?
I went to a provider who wouldn’t offer any other hrt options. If I mentioned anything other then pellets she would abruptly end my appointment and say my time was up. Luckily I found a provider who offered other options because I have since heard the pellet provider has negatively affected peoples health by overdosing women on testosterone.
I found it difficult to schedule the pellet implants at the clunic every 3 months.
I am 68 who had a hysterectomy 20 years ago now. I have not used HRT for many many years. I’m interested in it now but having a great deal of trouble finding a provider. I live in Columbus, Ohio. I don’t even know where to look. I had an appointment with who I think was a gynecologist on a list for many months and just a month or two before my appointment they called said they had to reschedule. I’m actually having a hard time finding a medical professional Who actually does it?😢. Dr. Susan can you help me?
so 50-100 is where T shld b? ur thoughts on Estradiol injections?
I’ve been on bio identical pellets for 4 years… I was on estrogen, testoterone and progesterone… i love it but then had some bleeding and they r saying that the estrogen thickened my uterine lining and they recommended for me to stop pellets. Please advise. Have you heard of this happening to other women? and what should i do
I'm not a provider, but my understanding is the estrogen creates lining but progesterone prevents that...I'm taking progesterone orally not in the pellet
I've seen discussions among women online who are successfully using injected testosterone at 1/10 the dose given to men (by this, I mean shots designed to be given either weekly, or multi-monthly, that are being "hacked" to supposedly give a stable dose that is suitable for women).
Can you speak to the safety of that? Have you explored the idea using injectable, long-duration testosterone (at doses appropriate for women) in your practice?
I initially loved my E + T pellets. I’m very pro HRT. Went on them in August of 2021. Problem for me was my levels were always too high whenever l tested. She brought my levels down twice because my T was as high as 350 but this most recent time I decided to get bloodwork instead of pelleted after the usual 15 weeks. So I should have been at my very lowest levels. My E was 464 and my T was 111. I looked back two months and I was having nausea, headaches and breast tenderness. No wonder!! I’m 56 so I don’t want my hormones to be off the charts like this. My doctor is totally unbothered and dismissive about these levels. I wish you could talk to my doctor about lowering doses because mine isn’t getting the message. I’m looking into patches now and T with an online provider.
Dr. HARDWICK, my 44 year old daughter reached out to me about where to start with hormone use as she is losing hair! She has not used hormones and done ok but loss of hair is symptomatic. She is in Fort Pierce Florida.
Hi. I'm not a doctor, but I wanted to let you know that I lost an alarming amount of hair when I was anemic at approximately your daughter's age. Your daughter's hair loss could absolutely be hormonal, but if she hasn't discussed the issue with a doctor, please encourage her to be evaluated for the many other causes of hair loss -- some of them (like anemia) can co-occur at midlife. If she's got more than one cause, only addressing the hormones may not totally resolve her symptoms. Sorry for responding when I'm not a doctor, I just really feel for your daughter -- hair loss is devastating. Maybe my experience can help someone else. Hope she's better soon.
@cassandrabriggs9133 I had looked up reasons for losing hair and read about anemia. Thank you for sharing this with me and I let her know to see her doctor right away for Labs and discussion.
What is your opinion about Estratest?
Oral trestosterone is not used because of the liver changes
I am noticing some pallet users have voice changes and hair loss.
Does anyone get constant headaches pain behind eyes? Anxiety? Should This Help with This?
I am thinking of doing the pellet . I have been on patch for very long time , but it is a hassle in keeping it on. so I’m 61 and my trainer thinks I need to do my testosterone is zero so I’m considering and doing that but I have friends think that I should do a testosterone shot and not do the pellet . Am I too old to be even considering it?
@@tammykirk1549 Not too old? Too old to feel better? You can’t believe how much better you feel when your testosterone level isn’t zero.
I do the pellets and just turned 69 - I love the energy, libido and just feel so much better, you are not too old.
@ thank you I appreciate that 💕
I've been doing estrogen and testosterone pellets for a couple years now along with oral progesterone. I'm 71. I love the convenience and I haven't had a single UTI since! I sleep well too! It is more costly and I would quit eating if I had to to afford my pellets!😅 An online male Gynecologist told me I would regret it when my voice changes and I get an enlarged clit. Hasn't happened and my sex life is wonderful!❤
@ Oh Wow .. that is great . Mine sex life not the best, I am glad I have a husband that understands .
I do really well on the esrtogen gel, i live in Australia and am now trying to find a dr who will prescribe low dose testosterone, it doesn’t seem to be to hard here in Australia to get hrt.
Can you get estrogen patches in Australia?
@ well you can , it’s very hit and miss due to shortish of them
I started Progesterone Compound Pallets and now after having my periods few days and it came again?
My obgyn called it exactly that! Nothing different than a heroine dealer! I considered never going back to her
I searched pellet pushers in TH-cam.. A list of video about guns.
If the argument against pellets is that doctors profit personally from prescribing them, it’s a little hypocritical. I e heard the term “pellet pushers” exclusively from women who are profiting boatloads off of book sales and social media themselves.