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Does Withdrawal Of Testosterone Shots Cause Anxiety And Depression?

I am a woman who has been getting high doses of testosterone from biodentical hormone pellets. But they were making feel worse, so I stopped getting them. I am experiencing major withdrawal symptoms. Severe anxiety, depression, no energy and loss of all interest in everything. I am reading that these are withdrawal symptoms. I cannot find anyone who know anything about this. Can you help me find a doctor who can treat this?
Wed, 10 Aug 2016
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hello,
Thanks for the consult.

Brief answer,
Withdrawal of TESTOSTERONE causes anxiety, depression, no energy, loss of interest.

Detailed explanation,
1. I read your query and I am happy to help you. You mentioned that you took high doses of testosterone previously
2. As these making you feel worse you stopped to take it suddenly.
3. The symptoms that you mentioned like anxiety, depression , no energy, loss of interest all are related to TESTOSTERONE withdraw symptoms.
4. I suggest you to take anxiolytic drugs along with Cognitive behavioral therapy for this you have to consult your doctor.

Hope this information helps you.
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Does Withdrawal Of Testosterone Shots Cause Anxiety And Depression?

hello, Thanks for the consult. Brief answer, Withdrawal of TESTOSTERONE causes anxiety, depression, no energy, loss of interest. Detailed explanation, 1. I read your query and I am happy to help you. You mentioned that you took high doses of testosterone previously 2. As these making you feel worse you stopped to take it suddenly. 3. The symptoms that you mentioned like anxiety, depression , no energy, loss of interest all are related to TESTOSTERONE withdraw symptoms. 4. I suggest you to take anxiolytic drugs along with Cognitive behavioral therapy for this you have to consult your doctor. Hope this information helps you.