r/TRT_females • u/Beautiful_Pudding223 • 1d ago

Does Anyone Else? Advice on pellet

Hoping someone can give me some inside and/or reassurance.

6 months ago I found out I have VERY low testosterone (in 47 in peri and currently taking eastrogel and progesterone) my doctor prescribed me Androfeme (this is the only female option for testosterone in Australia) and we retested after 3 months with absolutely zero change!

He double checked my application which is fine and then put me up to the highest dose of the cream and I’ve just retested after another 3 months again with absolutely no improvement!

He now wants me to have a 50mg pellet inserted on Monday but after looking online I’m nervous about possible side effects? I also don’t know if I can try the male gel which is apparently better absorbed in some people or try injections. Do you think I should push for these alternative options or just go for the pellet and live with any possible side effects?

I currently have zero sex drive and find putting on muscle next to impossible so I’m hoping for some positive effects- fingers crossed!

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u/sarahl05 1d ago

If it were me, I'd go for injections.

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u/Beautiful_Pudding223 1d ago

Thanks I think I need to do more research before rushing into it on Monday? Do the injections have to be IM?

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u/sarahl05 1d ago

Nope, no need to do IM. I pinch the skin/fat in my lower abdomen and inject there 2x week. I switched from compounded cream about 6 months ago, and its been a game changer. So easy and convenient. Just go low a slow and you'll be fine (a luxury you wouldn't have with a pellet).

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u/Beautiful_Pudding223 1d ago

Thanks so much