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Hormone replacement therapy is commonly used to treat the negative symptoms associated with the depletion of the sex hormones oestrogen (in women) and testosterone (in men) such as irritability and lack of energy. Here septuagenarian couple Lillian and Ian tell us about another more positive effect of HRT – an increased libido.
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I am 57 and had a heart attack last year before which I had been on HRT for a number of years. I have now had to come off the HRT and am experiencing vaginal dryness and night sweats. I have tried all the usual lubricating gels without success and don't know what to take which won't conflict with my heart attack medicines. Has anybody been in a similar situation and found any solutions?
Asked on 6 Mar 2010 19:14 by Margaret
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I have also been to my GP (female) several times, only to be given gel for vaginal dryness and nothing else. I had a hysterectomy 17 years ago, left with 1 ovary but now have gone through the menopause. My husband and I do not have a sex life, my sex drive is zilch and when we have tried it is so painful that we can't continue. At 57 I feel this is too early to call it a day. Please tell us what the tablets were called that Lillian took, then I could ask my GP if they would be suitable. Here's hoping I get a reply.Thank you in anticipation.
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I watched that episode and like all the other 60 yr old females could do with some of that. Why is it on the programme they tell us about these miracle drugs but when we go to our own doctors nothing exist. Please advise..
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My wife’s libido has diminished to zero over the last 4 years as she passed through the menopause. She did visit our GP over that period and we have also been together on at least 4 occasions only to be dismissed and told there is nothing available to treat this. (She was prescribed Vagifem for her vaginal dryness) This does have a detrimental effect on a married couple’s relationship. The channel 4 programme Embarrassing Old Bodies series 2 episode 12 raised our hopes only to be dashed by our GP again at another visit at the end of last year. What are the Testosterone tablets called that the lady from Aberdeen is taking and where are they available from?
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Oh, I would so like to be like the couple from Aberdene! I had a total hysterectomy 9 years ago, then had HRT for a couple of years. My blood pressure went through the roof and I was taken off of it. I now have no sex drive at all! I spoke to my GP who said "just lie back and think of England to please my husband". What about ME!!! I am 58 and have always been sexually active with my husband. This is really taking it's toll on my marriage. Hubby understands but keeps saying "go back to the GP, but when I do (and see a different Dr) I am made to feel I should not worry about it! I would like to know if I could have that gel to rub on my skin. GP's always seem to help the man but not the ladies.
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The lady and gentleman from Aberdeen gave a very good explanation im a male of 74 have a lovely new partner after losing my wife 6 years ago but have dificulty at being aroused etc i dont want to lose her how do i get the testostorne tretment my doctor doesnt want to know .Please help i was going to try viagra but having high blood pessure made me think twice .
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Hi, I am 60 and did not take HRT when going through the menopause. In the last three years my libido is none existent. I am 'as dry as the dessert' and penetrating intercourse is impossible, it's like hitting a brick wall.... I would also like to know what is Lillian on.
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when I ask my dr about dryness and lack of sexual feelings he upset me by saying a lot of people over 60 dont bother with sex Iam 63
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After watching the programme,I realised I can have help to increase my libdo. I did not realise HRT could help. I had a total hysterectomy about 10 years ago, and thought it was natural that my sex drive had gone walkabout. I shall be making an appoinment to see my G.P, very soon.
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I would like to know the name of the hrt that Lillian took. I was taking a low dosage hrt tablet but since stopping I have had various menopausal symptoms. Is the hrt Lillian is taking more suitable for women over sixty?
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