Esterified estrogens / methyltestosterone and Insomnia: What Users Say

• JCa...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• April 18, 2018

Esterified estrogens / methyltestosterone for Menopausal Disorders "I had a total hysterectomy at the age of 48. I have been on this drug for 19 years and it is a miracle drug with no ill side effects for me. I tried to wean off when I was 62 only to be miserable. Hot flashes, night sweats, no sleep, no energy, headaches, mood swings, and no libido. I have been told that Medicare has excluded this drug and removed from being paid for by insurance due to scientific evidence that it is not effective, ( which is so far from the truth), and not being FDA approved. I feel this is discriminatory and harassment against women who need this hormone replacement."

• ros...
• May 4, 2015

For Menopausal Disorders "After trying every other hormone, the doctor put me on methyltestosterone F S. I have been on this drug for 20 years now. My insurance will not pay for it. It is the only hormone that works for me. I type this now because I stopped taking it 10 days ago, thinking at 70 years old I would not need them. At this time, I am in hot flashes, sweats, and cannot sleep. I will be making an appointment with my doc ASAP. Do not think you're too old to need estrogens and testosterones."

• Nol...
• May 21, 2021

Esterified estrogens / methyltestosterone for Postmenopausal Symptoms "72-year-old female with total hysterectomy and ovary removal at 45 years of age. Went into menopause immediately. Found an OB-GYN who had me on estrogen and testosterone injections monthly, which worked excellently to avoid symptoms. Moved to another state and health care system, OB-GYN was horrible. She just did not get it. My symptoms were: irritability, low libido, headache, sleep disturbance, severe mood disturbances, tension, depression, vaginal dryness. It is a nightmare. Estratest helped with all of these symptoms 100%. I would prefer to have continued with injections. But, for now, Estratest is at least helping with the symptoms."

• Jan...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• May 13, 2022

For Postmenopausal Symptoms "I have used Estratest for 21 years and have appreciated its impact on my sleep, skin, bones, etc. My gyn doc retired, and now someone else is taking over, not a fan of HRT. I'm wrangling with her now as I don't want to stop with the Estratest. I am happy to cut back but not to give it up altogether. My script ran out, and she wouldn't re-up me, and I went immediately back into night sweats, sleep disturbances, etc. We are at a stand-off now, would love to find a different doc, but so far no luck."