His and Her Health

I had a total hysterectomy a couple of years ago. Now have no libido and am tired of waiting for FDA approval for the patch or implants of testosterone. Currently use a 2% testosterone cream with limited success , plus the Climera patch for estrogen. Where in the world can I go, does anyone know of a clinic or a Doctor, have heard Europe but need more specifics. <p>[This message has been edited by blanblan (edited 06 August 2003).]

There are a number of treatment options, regardless of specific FDA approval of different drugs.<P>However, more information about you will help us help you. Could you please read and respond to this post. Then we can be more effective in helping.<P>If you're asking about FSD issues, we need to know as much of the following as possible.<P><UL TYPE=SQUARE><LI>Age? <LI>Pre/Peri/Post Menapause?<LI>Birth Control (Type, length of time you've been taking it etc.)<LI>Any Sexual Abuse?<LI>Children<LI>Medications (Birth-control, Anti-depressants etc)<LI>Spouse/Partner Relationship Health?<LI>History of the FSD issue, pre and post FSD if possible.<LI>What things you've tried.<LI>What you *think* might be the problem.<LI>Blood hormone levels done? Give us the results and norm ranges from the tests. (Make sure you get a full copy of all results and norm ranges.) </UL><P><BR>Finally, I often suggest these few books.<P>list]<LI>I'm Not in the Mood: What Every Woman Should Know about Improving Her Libido, by Judith Reichman - Score, 9/10 <LI>For Women Only: A Revolutionary Guide to Overcoming Sexual Dysfunction and Reclaiming Your Sex Life, by Jennifer Berman - Score 8/10 <LI>Resurrecting Sex: Resolving Sexual Problems and Rejuvenating Your Relationship by David Schnarch (One really doesn't need both of David Schnarch's books, but both are good and somewhat different. Resurrecting Sex discusses medical causes for sexual dysfunction, where Passionate Marriage only reviews the psychological, though it's an excellent book.)<LI>Natural Hormone Balance for Women: Look Younger, Feel Stronger, and Live Life with Exuberance by Uzzi Reiss - Score N/A <LI>Getting the Sex You Want, a Woman's Guide to Becoming Proud, Passionate, and Pleased in Bed by Sandra Leiblum, Ph.D. and Judith Sachs. [/list]<P>The first and third are excellent. The others are very good too.<P>Best wishes,<BR>Greg<P>------------------<BR>For more information, click on the "head" icon at the top of this post for my profile. Also note, I am *not* a doctor, and this is not intended as medical advice - Please talk to your doctor about your concerns.<P><BR>[Note: This message has been edited by NEWSHE Moderator]<p>[This message has been edited by distressed_12345 (edited 06 August 2003).]

my question should have been phrased: where do I go to get testosterone in patch form or implants. I need a contact for a clinic or a doctor outside the US <BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR><font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by distressed_12345:<BR><B>There are a number of treatment options, regardless of specific FDA approval of different drugs.<P>However, more information about you will help us help you. Could you please read and respond to this post. Then we can be more effective in helping.<P>If you're asking about FSD issues, we need to know as much of the following as possible.<P><UL TYPE=SQUARE><LI>Age? <LI>Pre/Peri/Post Menapause?<LI>Birth Control (Type, length of time you've been taking it etc.)<LI>Any Sexual Abuse?<LI>Children<LI>Medications (Birth-control, Anti-depressants etc)<LI>Spouse/Partner Relationship Health?<LI>History of the FSD issue, pre and post FSD if possible.<LI>What things you've tried.<LI>What you *think* might be the problem.<LI>Blood hormone levels done? Give us the results and norm ranges from the tests. (Make sure you get a full copy of all results and norm ranges.) </UL><P><BR>Finally, I often suggest these few books.<P>list]<LI>I'm Not in the Mood: What Every Woman Should Know about Improving Her Libido, by Judith Reichman - Score, 9/10 <LI>For Women Only: A Revolutionary Guide to Overcoming Sexual Dysfunction and Reclaiming Your Sex Life, by Jennifer Berman - Score 8/10 <LI>Resurrecting Sex: Resolving Sexual Problems and Rejuvenating Your Relationship by David Schnarch (One really doesn't need both of David Schnarch's books, but both are good and somewhat different. Resurrecting Sex discusses medical causes for sexual dysfunction, where Passionate Marriage only reviews the psychological, though it's an excellent book.)<LI>Natural Hormone Balance for Women: Look Younger, Feel Stronger, and Live Life with Exuberance by Uzzi Reiss - Score N/A <LI>Getting the Sex You Want, a Woman's Guide to Becoming Proud, Passionate, and Pleased in Bed by Sandra Leiblum, Ph.D. and Judith Sachs. [/list]<P>The first and third are excellent. The others are very good too.<P>Best wishes,<BR>Greg<P></B></font><HR></BLOCKQUOTE><P>

I don't believe there is any T in patch form that is dose appropriate for women - regardless of country.<P>Implants, IMHO are not as ideal as topical gels in dose appropriate amounts using something like Androgel or Testim, or a compounded product. Titration (adjustment of levels specific for you) is possible with a topical cream. It's difficult or impossible to do this with implants.<P>Is there some reason for insisting on these methods of treatment?<P>Wouldn't it be easier, cheaper and a more reasonable approach, to find a good FSD provider here in US (I assume you are in the US.) to determine if you need T supplimentation and then have them recommend an appropriate form of treatment.<P>I believe the UK/EU is the most likely place to find providers using implants. I also believe there's a provider in the south-eastern part of the US that also does this - however the name escapes me.<P>If you will answer my questions to my satisfaction, I would be glad to see about digging up a name.<P>(But I can't post that name here. Discussing providers is not allowed in the TOS. I will have to email it to you, or get it to you via some other method.)<P>Best wishes,<BR>Greg<P>------------------<BR>[Also note, I am *not* a doctor, and this is not intended as medical advice - Please talk to your doctor about your concerns.<P>[This message has been edited by distressed_12345 (edited 06 August 2003).]<BR><p>[Note: This message has been edited by NEWSHE Moderator]