Testosterone and Menopause

A Therapy That Might Work For You

If you have been looking for a safe way to treat menopausal symptoms, testosterone therapy may be right for you. Here are some facts about the procedure that you should discuss with your doctor.

Once you think that you definitely want to try testosterone therapy, you should discuss a few things with your doctor before beginning the treatment. One of the first things you should be aware of is the fact that the therapy could take up to a month to 'work'; so, if you don't see results immediately, you shouldn't worry. Your hormones will need time to get back on track during menopause, and learning to pace yourself when you're undergoing therapy will help.

Also, you should know that the amount of HCL, or healthy cholesterol, will naturally decrease in your body during testosterone therapy. Making adjustments in your diet to consume more healthy fats (such as those from nuts or lean meats) will help your body to maintain a health cholesterol balance, and your energy level will stay up during testosterone therapy as well.

You should discuss testosterone therapy with your doctor in detail once you have made the final decision to undergo therapy, so that he or she can tell you about the additional ailments that you may be able to get rid of. For instance, your mood will improve due to the amount of androgens that will be injected into the body, and your bones and muscles will be strengthened. This is especially important if osteoporosis runs in your family; 75 percent of all women who have osteoporosis are post-menopausal, so the sooner you start testosterone therapy, the more likely it is that you will avoid this condition.

You may also want to talk to your doctor about how to customize your treatment; taking small dosages of the hormone at first may be best, especially if you are consuming a healthy diet and exercising daily.