That's interesting as I do take antidepressants and was told by 2 Drs that when my hormones got balanced I would not need them! I actually like some of the effects of the testosterone (my levels spiked at 140 and that was a little too much, now it's 107) I think except for the aggressive component but can't say anything else positive to date--well, my hot flashes went away. I took low dose regular hormones for about a year a couple of years ago and I actually seemed to sleep better then. As I think I said before, I wasn't expecting miracles--I'm a psychologist so I have a healthy sense of skepticism-- but was hoping that my mood would be brighter. I think I feel a little more depressed but it may just be due to the disappointment of this not helping. I have treatment resistant depression (which luckily does not interfere with my ability to function, just my enjoyment of life) so I was a little excited by the prospect of this being helpful. My dr keeps telling me to hang in there, that for some women it takes a while.
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That's interesting as I do take antidepressants and was told by 2 Drs that when my hormones got balanced I would not need them! I actually like some of the effects of the testosterone (my levels spiked at 140 and that was a little too much, now it's 107) I think except for the aggressive component but can't say anything else positive to date--well, my hot flashes went away. I took low dose regular hormones for about a year a couple of years ago and I actually seemed to sleep better then. As I think I said before, I wasn't expecting miracles--I'm a psychologist so I have a healthy sense of skepticism-- but was hoping that my mood would be brighter. I think I feel a little more depressed but it may just be due to the disappointment of this not helping. I have treatment resistant depression (which luckily does not interfere with my ability to function, just my enjoyment of life) so I was a little excited by the prospect of this being helpful. My dr keeps telling me to hang in there, that for some women it takes a while.
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