Test for menopausal women...

Sassy · Dec 27, 2005

I hope you don’t mind helping me out. I’m not going into this blindly. I’ve done my research, and a friend referred me to this site. He’s very knowledgeable in bodybuilding, and he helps me prepare for my competitions. Here’s my background:

I’ve been working out for almost 20 years although I didn’t start competing until 5 years ago. I’ve stayed natural until this year, so have I have very little knowledge of AS. I’m 39… I mean 21,

I had a hysterectomy 5 years ago at 34. They left one ovary, but it stopped working a year later. I started HRT… EstraTest. After reading articles on the dangers of Estrogen therapy, I started doing research on alternatives treatments for menopause. One of the mods at another board suggested Test. Over the last couple of years, I’ve continued to research test for menopausal women, and I ready to try it out.

I posted my same question at AU; because my situation is different I didn’t get very many responses. That’s how I end up here.

Need some advise on what kind and how much I should take. How long can I stay on it? Keep in mind that I'm not doing this to build muscle. It’s been suggested that the test cream/gel might be better for me. I have a friend who’s wife is using this and likes it.

I appreciate any help… thanks!

Big A · Dec 29, 2005

Sassy said:
I hope you don’t mind helping me out. I’m not going into this blindly. I’ve done my research, and a friend referred me to this site. He’s very knowledgeable in bodybuilding, and he helps me prepare for my competitions. Here’s my background:

I’ve been working out for almost 20 years although I didn’t start competing until 5 years ago. I’ve stayed natural until this year, so have I have very little knowledge of AS. I’m 39… I mean 21, I had a hysterectomy 5 years ago at 34. They left one ovary, but it stopped working a year later. I started HRT… EstraTest. After reading articles on the dangers of Estrogen therapy, I started doing research on alternatives treatments for menopause. One of the mods at another board suggested Test. Over the last couple of years, I’ve continued to research test for menopausal women, and I ready to try it out.

I posted my same question at Anabolic Universe; because my situation is different I didn’t get very many responses. That’s how I end up here.

Need some advise on what kind and how much I should take. How long can I stay on it? Keep in mind that I'm not doing this to build muscle. It’s been suggested that the test cream/gel might be better for me. I have a friend who’s wife is using this and likes it.

I appreciate any help… thanks!

What I would do personally, is have a full hormone assay and see exactly where the levels of ALL your hormones are at. Then 'top up' with exogenous hormones to bring them up to optimal levels.
When you do that, you should be able to stay on for life.

Sassy · Dec 29, 2005

I go to the doctor a week from Monday. I just hope I make it. The hot flashes, night sweats, and the feeling that I could just smack someone is making me crazy. **broken link removed**

mrsknucklehed · Dec 30, 2005

Thank for posting this Sassy

If anyone has any information regarding HRT and manipulating for fitness/bodybuilding it would be greatly appreciated. I just underwent a total (ovaries, cervex and uterus) hysterectomy 12/13. I am anxious to get back in the gym but must wait for 4-6 weeks as the surgery required an 8 inch incision in my belly due to adhesions. I have been taking only estrogen since and apparently it isn't much as I am having the hot flashes etc. I am looking for information on fitness/figure/bodybuilding competitors who have also underwent a total hysterectomy and been put on HRT and how it affected their training. I thought I had my program pretty well solidified but now feel as if I'm starting from scratch and am wondering if I should be adding test or other.

Sassy · Dec 30, 2005

My doctor knew I was a bodybuilder, so he put me on Estratest, which is a combination of estrogen and test. It is... Esterified estrogen/Methyltestosteronet 1.25 mg/2.5mg. It is works great for me, but I've read other info on the dangers of estrogen therapy, and I was just trying to find an alternative. I'll post some info I've found for you.

My prescription ran weeks ago, and I haven't been to the doctor for my annual physical yet. That's why I'm having hot flashes, night sweats and just plan ornery.

http://www.solvaypharmaceuticals-us.com/products/estratestproductinformation/0,,12415-2-0,00.htm