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Is anyone taking testosterone injections as part of their HRT?

Posted by nav416 @nav416, Jan 25 6:17pm

I am post menopausal for two months. Been on HRT (estrodiol patch and oral progesterone) for 7 months. My doctor recommended testosterone injections as part of my HRT. I tried testosterone cream but it did not help with my levels or symptoms. My blood work indicates very low testosterone levels, and I have other symptoms. I am unsure about taking injections. Is anyone taking injections and willing to share their experience. I am not interested in pellets.

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blueskies1530 | @blueskies1530 | Jan 25 7:24pm

No, I'm not familiar with it. I'm going to start the gel soon.

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gravity3 | @gravity3 | Jan 26 1:09am

The compounded testosterone cream did not work as well for me as the estradiol testosterone pellet. Have not tried injections.

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kisu | @kisu | Jan 26 5:50pm

You may get more practical, experience-based information outside of the Mayo Clinic forum. Testosterone injections are actually very popular among menopausal women. Many report they’re less expensive than other forms, provide more consistent levels, and may cause fewer DHT-related side effects (like hair loss or acne) for some women.

Because it’s hard to find doctors who prescribe testosterone injections to women (outside of pellet clinics), many women rely on online providers and peer forums for guidance. The fact that your doctor is open to injections is fairly unique.

You’ll likely find better support in women-focused TRT communities, such as the private Facebook group Wake Her Up (search “testosterone injections” once inside), Reddit’s r/TRTFemales, or searching testosterone posts in r/Menopause.

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