FDA dramatic reversal on Hormone Replacement Therepy. TRT next?

[Nunya]

Estrogen supports soft tissues and mucous membranes. The lack of estrogen causes pain during sex, more frequent UTIs and cognitive problems.

Topical estrogen is a very safe way to restore vaginal function and reduce UTIs during perimenopause and is low risk due to less systemic estrogen.
Tldr this shit is complicated. I'm glad they have removed the warnings.

Yep - first line of attack is vaginal estrogen cream. Get some at telyrx, use it as directed, smear that shit on ALL the holes down there, prosper.

Just don’t let your man go fishing for a little while, last thing HE needs is topical estrogen cream on HIS equipmunk.

 

[BendigoShafter]

I sent the article to my wife and she said she's not menopausal yet so it's not even worth considering and probably I shouldn't bring it up again. She's 38 and had her tubes tied earlier this year so I feel this is the right time to at least start monitoring hormone levels even if it's not time to change them yet.

Any advice from the ladies on ways for men to present this to our partners? I know that's a tricky question.

 

[Nunya]

I sent the article to my wife and she said she's not menopausal yet so it's not even worth considering and probably I shouldn't bring it up again. She's 38 and had her tubes tied earlier this year so I feel this is the right time to at least start monitoring hormone levels even if it's not time to change them yet.

Any advice from the ladies on ways for men to present this to our partners? I know that's a tricky question.

Don't. Just be ready to support her when she brings it up, and make sure she thinks it's 100% her idea - same as with anything else when dealing with us women

 

[BigDadd7]

I sent the article to my wife and she said she's not menopausal yet so it's not even worth considering and probably I shouldn't bring it up again. She's 38 and had her tubes tied earlier this year so I feel this is the right time to at least start monitoring hormone levels even if it's not time to change them yet.

Any advice from the ladies on ways for men to present this to our partners? I know that's a tricky question.

I have a buddy who is clearly low t- sluggish, tired, over weight, moody, near zero interest sex (wife complains constantly). She nags him about low t constantly. Guess what? He has dug his heels in and refuses to consider it. The same will happen with your wife.

 

[BendigoShafter]

That's what I needed to be reminded of. Gracias.

 

[ImSW1]

I sent the article to my wife and she said she's not menopausal yet so it's not even worth considering and probably I shouldn't bring it up again. She's 38 and had her tubes tied earlier this year so I feel this is the right time to at least start monitoring hormone levels even if it's not time to change them yet.

Any advice from the ladies on ways for men to present this to our partners? I know that's a tricky question.

I'm not a lady but here goes.

You've got it, labs! If she's willing to do them, go do them together. Don't focus on the HRT aspect, just get them and go over them with her. Explain her lipid numbers, a1c etc. Talk openly about anything that appears low or eventually in the case of HRT, medical dogma.

It's her call ultimately but at least you'll have a pretty comprehensive view of her markers, can see as things change over time, and open up conversations.

 

[GoodGolly]

I'm happy they removed the black box warnings as its a step in the right direction but insurance still doesn't pay for many different types of hormone replacement besides patches and oral progesterone. Its easier for men to get testosterone.