T-Blockers

Aug. 18th, 2012 04:22 am
[identity profile] trailrat.livejournal.com
Errmm, Hi. Been a while hasn't it! I'm actually probablyy not remembered but hi anyway! Usual lurker, occasional poster usually when I have a query!

For those that do know me, things are going great! Been on Progynova since January last year, got a tidy A-cup which I can make look like a C-cup with a padded bra. Woot, no more full time breastfoms. Vocal coaching going well, I'm in the female range, though surgery maybe need and has been recommended by the powers that be, because I have a tendency to snap back when I'm stressed or hit the flow! 

Why am I here again, after all this time? Well, after some thoughts about how I want my transition to go they have decided to start giving me a t-blocker. On Wednesday I got my first Zoladex implant as this seemed to be the best course for my body chemistry. I'm also taking C-A for what they call testostorone flair ups that usually happens in the first two weeks of the implant.

I know it's only been three days but I was wondering if I should be getting any side effects this soon. I ask becuase my facial hair has taken a jump forward in growth speed, I'm consistently tired and also I seem to be more thirsty then usual! Also, my breasts have felt firmer and looked bigger! But it's only been three days, surely I shouldn't see anything yet! 

Love to get the feedback!

For the record, I'm in the UK! 
[identity profile] morphine.livejournal.com
I saw my doctor today and talked to her about possibly going from oral generic estradiol to the transdermal or cream version of it. She said at my age (23) oral estradiol would be fine since my liver is functioning normally, but I've read reviews from women comparing oral vs transdermal  and many of them seem to favor the latter since it's more easily absorbed into the body.  Also, I'm very nervous about blood clots, strokes, heart attacks, and long term harm to my liver or gallbladder; it seems that these threats are much lower with the patch vs the pill. 

So, here's my question - is anyone here on a transdermal system of hormonal delivery? How much is a monthly supply? I don't have health insurance, but I wouldn't mind shelling out more money if the pay off would be worth it. 

Thanks so much! 

Fat!!

Oct. 28th, 2011 08:53 pm
[identity profile] trailrat.livejournal.com

OK, I may be making an incorrect statement here but from what I can remember estrogen redistributes fat to help create breasts. It also moves it to the face and bottom. If I'm correct.

Now, based on this information the fact I haven't lost weight but have been told on numerous occasion I have got slimmer, would be make that statement correct.

The trouble I have is I am underweight. Always have been. My irregular dietary habits and gluten intolerance doesn't help. This has lead me to believe I do not have enough resources for the hormones to their job. This probably explains why I feel that my breasts aren't forming any more. they have stopped growing despite an increase in my hormone dosage.

So, I'm thinking a change of diet. To one more regular and to one with more helpful fats! The problem with this is knowing what fats to include in my new diet.

Any ideas?

[identity profile] trailrat.livejournal.com
Two weeks ago I was told that I could increase my hormone (estrogen) regime from 2mg daily to 4mg. I was also informed that because my T level was already on the low side of average that they wouldn't be considering a T-blocker until they see how the increase has affected me at my next appointment. They told me this because I asked.

Anyway, quickly became apparent that the increase screwed around with my already fragile hold on my emotional state when I took them in the morning, so I started taking them in the evening.

This leads me to ask, is there a good time or bad time of day to take your hormones?

I was told that I could take them spread out over the day, 2mg in the morning and 2mg in the evening but I'm no good at consistency and I know I'll either OD or forget. I was told there was no risks takng the 4mg all at once so that is what I have been doing.

And this leads me on to what I believe may be a result of the increase. I sure hope so because I can't relate it to anything else.

The past week has been strange. I have all the symptons of a depressed like state yet I feel no depression. I do not want leave my flat, nor my bed for that matter. I don't think I have had a proper meal in days and certainly not a consistent meal structure any way. Normally, I see eating as an inconvience of my time. A necessity of survival and a continuation of living. But lately even that instinct of having to eat to survive has dwindled. I feel no hunger neither. (I may have blogged about that on my personal page at some point)
Also things feel shifted slightly, out of phase with reality. Things seem sharper, brighter and a little unreal. Things feel intangible to the touch sometimes. Sounds sound louder, I have had to remove batteries from the clocks in all the rooms because the ticking was driving me mad. Even my heart and my breathing feel loud! I know I have read two books too, because they sit at the side of my bed but I don't remember doing so.

I feel like I should be worried by it all but to be honest, I feel care free. I feel weightless and liberated from mortal boundries. And that too should concern me.

I really don't know what to make of it all.
[identity profile] shelleybear.livejournal.com
Just in case any of you don't know, splitting a 5mg tablet of Finasteride (Proscar) in four produces 4 maintenance doses NOT theraputic doses.
I wish someone had told me about this a few years ago.
[identity profile] whyohwhyxy.livejournal.com
I started self-dosing ten weeks ago. I didn't think I could possibly afford hormones, electrolysis, visiting the doctor without insurance, and therapy while attending college. I'm 18, and I thought it was necessary to prevent growth of any more chest hair.

So I did the research, ordered from an online pharmacy and started with 50mg Spironolactone, then I increased to 100mg by the end of the month in September. Since early October I've been on 2mg Estrofem, and for a week I've been on 150mg Spironolactone. Each time I've taken everything divided between day and night, except for when I was on 1mg Estrofem, which I took only at night.

How do I handle 3mg of a pill that only comes in 1mg and 2mg doses? Do I just take 2mg at night and 1mg in the morning? I don't think pill splitters may be applicable here. I was planning on upping the dosage about a month from now, but that was provided I couldn't find a doctor willing to monitor without a therapist recommendation. I think I'm going to see a doctor soon, now that I have my grant and I'm sure the hormones can be paid for by what I currently have.

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