Evorel is a brand of oestrogen delivered by a patch. Utrogestan is micronized progesterone, taken as a capsule. Testosterone is not licensed for women in the UK, but some specialists will prescribe a very small dose of the testosterone gel used by men (far less than men's dose). There is a testosterone cream licensed for women in Australia and, as Dr Pannay says, can be bought in the UK on private prescription (after consultation with a medical professional). Most women on HRT begin with oestrogen and progesterone (if they still have their uterus the progesterone is essential) and then might discuss testosterone with their specialist at a later date. Not all women will need testosterone. Hope that helps.
What is the difference between testosterone, evorel and utrogestan?
Do you need the whole combination or just one?
Evorel is a brand of oestrogen delivered by a patch. Utrogestan is micronized progesterone, taken as a capsule. Testosterone is not licensed for women in the UK, but some specialists will prescribe a very small dose of the testosterone gel used by men (far less than men's dose). There is a testosterone cream licensed for women in Australia and, as Dr Pannay says, can be bought in the UK on private prescription (after consultation with a medical professional).
Most women on HRT begin with oestrogen and progesterone (if they still have their uterus the progesterone is essential) and then might discuss testosterone with their specialist at a later date.
Not all women will need testosterone. Hope that helps.