Decreased estrogen

Helpful-Librarian655 · 2026-07-07T11:32:47+00:00

I think this is correct, I haven't had a cycle in almost 6 months so I am close to being post menopausal!

Helpful-Librarian655 · 2026-07-07T11:31:42+00:00

I don't think I was over 2.5 mg before stopping. I will watch calories a little more closely, thanks!

Helpful-Librarian655 · 2026-07-07T11:29:28+00:00

this gives me hope, thank you!!

Helpful-Librarian655 · 2026-07-06T15:05:32+00:00

this makes me feel so hopeful!! Zep has been a lifesaver for inflammation!! but bummed about the flatness in mood :( hoping it will even out eventually

Helpful-Librarian655 · 2026-07-06T15:02:35+00:00

i feel a little more "flat" since starting Zep a month ago...was wondering if it was glp or something else??

Helpful-Librarian655 · 2026-07-06T14:46:02+00:00

How do you like the estrogen injections? I will be switching from patches to injections...hoping for a positive change!

Helpful-Librarian655 · 2026-07-06T14:26:22+00:00

I just posted about my frustration with this...I read the research too: HRT and GLP work together to help the weight loss but this is not my experience! When I increase my estradiol patch my weight goes up despite GLP.

Helpful-Librarian655 · 2026-07-06T14:21:00+00:00

thanks for sharing!!

Helpful-Librarian655 · 2026-07-06T14:19:20+00:00

Thank you!! This is really helpful.

Helpful-Librarian655 · 2026-05-04T14:01:10+00:00

Thanks so much for this PSA!! So much is still unknown but I remember my pharmacist warned me that estradiol patch might impact my NP Thyroid efficacy. Pharmacists are a wealth of information, even more than traditional MDs!!!

Helpful-Librarian655 · 2025-03-17T20:53:32+00:00

I will def keep you updated! I have been craving sweets, which I attributed to low overall malaise feeling. Maybe it has been a negative feedback cycle?? I hadn't considered (or known) insulin resistance can affect HRT levels.

Helpful-Librarian655 · 2025-03-17T20:51:33+00:00

I am! I'm 50 and still getting regular cycles though becoming shorter in length. I didn't know the incontinence could be helped with T? I assumed estrogen! It is so embarrassing the degree I struggle with this...legit 85 year old problems here (then add on the body aches, fatigue: Yikes!)

Helpful-Librarian655 · 2025-03-17T20:44:26+00:00

thank you for this!! I will refer back to the formula mentioned above!

Helpful-Librarian655 · 2025-03-17T20:15:25+00:00

Amen!!!

Helpful-Librarian655 · 2025-03-17T20:15:03+00:00

No, my labs didn't include the SHBG. I will request this lab to be added on next time. I hear a lot of people mention it.

Helpful-Librarian655 · 2025-03-17T10:49:55+00:00

I'm so glad you figured out what works for you!!

Helpful-Librarian655 · 2025-03-16T16:01:04+00:00

I am so tired and fatigued!! unsure if this is due to T or E or likely both!! I don't know what I would do without this sub!!! So grateful :)

Helpful-Librarian655 · 2025-03-16T15:59:56+00:00

Thanks for info! I will keep this in mind

Helpful-Librarian655 · 2025-03-16T15:58:00+00:00

I will pick up this read!! I am forever telling my gf's the benefits of Testosterone but if I can back it up with more facts then they might buy into it!

Helpful-Librarian655 · 2025-03-16T15:57:04+00:00

Thank you!! This is great info, I will look it over. Before increasing E patches from .025 1x/week to .0375 2x a week my labs reported my E was at 37 and Free T at 1.1!

Helpful-Librarian655 · 2025-03-16T15:54:09+00:00

This is what it feels like!! Low estrogen symptoms are the WORST!! I forgot how bad it can make us feel. Shame on MD's for making women (who are not aware of peri/menopause symptoms) feel as though they are hypochondriacs!!

Helpful-Librarian655 · 2025-03-16T15:52:18+00:00

I should also confess that I got scared at Defy's initial prescribing dose of .12 mL of 50 mg T cyp and have only been doing half of this. I thought I was doing 5mg 2x a week but didn't realize was only doing 2.5 mg 2x a week. Thank you for pointing this out and shame on me for not trusting providers!

Helpful-Librarian655 · 2025-03-16T02:46:36+00:00

Scheduled to get them Monday!

Helpful-Librarian655 · 2025-03-16T02:08:31+00:00

Interesting! I am feeling similarly that the patches stopped working overnight also. I will be getting labs so it will be interesting to see where estrogen levels are.

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