Trying hard to trust the process, and while I have seen other expected changes in skin, hair, and mood, I am getting anxious that nothing is happening under my shirt. I had some minor sensitivity within the first two weeks, but never anything painful.
This Friday will be 6 weeks on HRT. 2mg Est, 4mg Prog, 200mg Spiro daily.
Edit: thanks for talking me off the cliff everyone, I’m much less anxious now 😅
Check out these two links:
Cyv_ has already said everything that needs to be said about doctors and bloodwork, but I figure having a look at what are considered standard dosages might put your mind somewhat at ease.
Also, do consider what Kamills says about taking your pills sublingually (under the tongue). Taking estrogen orally is associated not just with absorbing less E, but also with a higher risk of blood clots and is generally considered the least safe and effective way of taking E within the DIY community. Sublingual lowers the risk, even if you still swallow some. There are studies on this, but most doctors aren’t exactly up to date on this stuff.
Do be aware however that while most pills can be taken sublingually some can’t. You can try looking them up online, sharing the name of the E you take here, or looking for the words “sub-lingual” or “micronized” on the packaging. Not all packages are marked with this even if they are.
Lots of great responses! My E is from Estradiol, if that helps.
We all mean estradiol when we say E here! I meant more the brandname and such.
Ope, I couldn’t say for sure. The brand isn’t on my prescription bottle as far as I can tell :/
Unfortunate. No label with any info? Just a bottle with pills in it? Never heard of things being prescribed in this manner before
Oh no there’s a label with plenty of info, just no brands that I recognize. Here’s what it looks like, with anything specific to me or my area obscured.