I'm going to try estrofem 1 mg tablets I just need to know how often I need to take them. I'm going to be of all hormones for at least two months and will have the time to make sure that estrofem is the correct choice for me. I'm have a high risk for prostate cancer and have already had to have two prostate biopsies done now I'm having prostate surgery for BHP and I just don't want to take a chance of getting cancer or having my prostate regrow back again. I think these are very good reasons to stop taking testosterone I've been off of it 11 days now so I just have to keep up my nerve and not go back. I hope it's worth it

I'm getting off TRT as well, suggest doing it gradual.

I use 1.68% Androgel twice a day - I cut back to once a day and then I will go to every other day.

I have an OTC Estradiol/Estriol cream to assist but it's pretty low level.

I'm getting ready to post questions about this as well, if you went cold turkey you should feel it in 4-5 days.

I'm either going to convince my endo to put me on Estradiol or I will probably have to do it myself. I suspect he will be OK, he was just worried about the insurance not paying for it.

200 is absolute too high for everyone and leads to many problems (gyn, prostate, ...).

Think abter 2-3 weeks you will feel a change...

4 weeks no testosterone I had the best day today started out I was in pain went to the chiropractor and got adjusted and left pain free. The weather was beautiful it was sunny and in the mid 50's was able to get out I had surgery last week but feel great. My mood has changed so much since I stopped no thoughts about sex at all. My depression and anxiety is gone. Today was the first time in over a year that I was truly happy. My tragic loss of my testicles isn't what I'm thinking about now. With out the overwhelming libido I'm learning to be happy with the new me. I'm looking forward to having my scrotum removed this year then I won't feel ugly anymore. I'm feeling more manly without testosterone than when I was using it. I'm enjoying life again. I did call my endocrinologist today and left a message that I've been off testosterone for a month. I know I need some kind of HRT to stay healthy so I asked about low dose testosterone and low dose estradiol patches. I'm leaning toward the estradiol there almost no chance of rekindling my libido on that. Will let you know what happens. Chesleyt

Chesleyt (imported) wrote: Fri Jan 17, 2020 3:32 pm I'm going to try estrofem 1 mg tablets I just need to know how often I need to take them. I'm going to be of all hormones for at least two months and will have the time to make sure that estrofem is the correct choice for me. I'm have a high risk for prostate cancer and have already had to have two prostate biopsies done now I'm having prostate surgery for BHP and I just don't want to take a chance of getting cancer or having my prostate regrow back again. I think these are very good reasons to stop taking testosterone I've been off of it 11 days now so I just have to keep up my nerve and not go back. I hope it's worth it

I take 1 mg of Estrofem every 4 days and it works great. No hot flashes or side effects. For me personally Estrofem was an excellent choice but every individual is different as to how they react to medications including hormones. Why not try it and see how it works? 1 mg every 4 days is a very low dosage so it should be safe and not terribly expensive.

I called my endocrinologist and left a message asking

Chesleyt (imported) wrote: Tue Feb 04, 2020 3:51 pm about low dose testosterone and.

low dose estrogen I'm hoping he'll give me low dose estrogen I've been in a chat room talking with a man who is talking estrogen because he was castrated for prostate cancer. He has been very helpful, so hopefully I will know by tomorrow what are my options I'm happy without testosterone but I'm having trouble typing and spelling I forget what I'm doing or what I wanted to do. Emotionally I very happy I'm happier than I think I have been in my whole life. I feel calm and content. So if low dose estrogen can give me back my brain and no libido I'm ready for it. 10

I just awoke I had my first sex dream in my life and I'm 53 this has never happened before. I awoke totally disturbed about it. I wasn't aroused at all I was completly flaccid and appalled about what I just experienced. Is it normal for this to happen after stopping testosterone?

Does our resident shrink have any answers for me? I ne er have remembered my dreams as an adult if I've had a nightmare all I remember is I'm terrified, but all other dreams I forget when I awake. Chesleyt

Chesleyt (imported) wrote: Wed Feb 05, 2020 6:19 am Does our resident shrink have any answers for me? I ne er have remembered my dreams as an adult if I've had a nightmare all I remember is I'm terrified, but all other dreams I forget when I awake. Chesleyt

It is not unusual that someone fails to remember one's dreams, or only to remember some standout features. Personally, I almost never remember dreams -- and don't mind at all. One's experience with dreaming and the use of hormones is highly variable -- it just depends on your body and how you react. The key I guess is simply training yourself not to remember those features which frighten us.

Thanks for your advice. I now have a new problem my endocrinologist office just called me and my P A refused to let me take estrogen low dose and want to talk to me about options. I have an appointment Thursday morning with him to try and get it through his thick head that's my body and my decision. They do it all the time for prostate cancer patients on androgen deprivation therapy I know because I've been chatting with one. I don't like what t does to me. My mother says I'm angry all the time and yell at her and I scare her because she thinks I might hit her, I would never raise a hand to her I'm not like that. I was always bullied in school because of that. When I'm on t I'm depressed can't think about anything but sex, watch porn and try to masterbate for hours with no avail because my plumbing is permanently damaged , I'm frustrated all the time because I can't get a sexual release, I'm antisocial and lock myself in my room. Everything irritates me. I bought myself a 55" flat screen tv for Christmas and a blue ray player and videos. I can't even watch it because it sets me off. I bought it so I could watch football but watched a couple college football games and 3 NFL games and now I just leave it turned off. Now off testosterone I've been happy I'm interacting with others and want to leave the house. I don't think about sex at all and except for that dream last night. I'm going to be assertive Thursday he's there to serve me not the other way around. Yes I'm pissed off right now. I've experienced life without testosterone for a month now and am enjoying it the only down side is its effecting my mind.