Estrogen and Testosterone Levels

[Ashey]

Does anyone know what the 'symptoms' might be if both my estrogen and testosterone levels were up (like normal estrogen levels for female and normal testosterone levels for male)? I was off my hormones completely for a month a while back (around February I think) and when I went back on 'em I only went on the estradiol and progesterone. It actually seemed to be enough and I felt like I didn't need spiro anymore. But lately I've been exceedingly moody and bitchy, a bit aggressive, and just on edge all the time. I don't really feel 'normal' anymore and I'm wondering if I should go back on my t-blocker. I know I need a blood test soon when I can afford it, but for now I just want to know if anyone is familiar with any of this.

[Rachel]

Hi Ashey,

I can not answer your question from experience because I have never been off my meds. As you stated you know you need to have blood work and be on a doctors care. With that said, when I was 3 months on HRT I lost the ability to have an erection with sex (I later learned how to compensate). I reduced my spiro dose in half and notified my doctor via the patient portal. Over the next week I felt I was going backwards and I felt more aggressive and the positive effects of E were lessening. I went back to my original dose and notified my doctor. A few days later I was back to my new normal.
I do not know if it was in my head but I felt it was real.

[Lady_Oracle]

My T levels shot up a few years ago and it sucked so much. I felt almost like prehrt again, you know that feeling that something isn't right and I started getting constant erections. My mood overall definitely became worst too.

Your T may very well be going up steadily but until that blood test is done you wont know for sure.

[katrinaw]

I have had to refrain form HRT on two occasions a number of years ago, around 6 to 8 weeks... I found I was irritable, my breasts a little less firm, but I have to admit I did not bloodtest just after, on one occasion I needed a blood test around 2 moths later and levels were back to normal...

Why did you not restart the T?

L Katy 

[Ashey]

Why did you not restart the T?

Well.. <edit>, so it makes it easier to get aroused and ejaculate... But that aside, I was also wanting to avoid spiro if I could because the whole potassium thing is annoying (I really like avocado ).

What ended up happening was I felt normal on just e and p. My scent 'down there' changed, sex drive was cut down, no more morning wood, and a few other changes that made it seem like my testosterone was going back down without the spiro. So I was hopeful, but lately I've just been more and more irritable and bitchy. Still have most of those other changes, though I think my scent is starting to change back and sex drive might be up slightly. Wish I could have a test done, I have the order for it, but can't afford it right now. :/ Luckily I still have a refill for my spiro left so I'm going back on it. Guess I'll see how my mood changes soon.


Edited for TOS #5 potential issue- Cynthia Michelle

[KayXo]

I only went on the estradiol and progesterone. It actually seemed to be enough and I felt like I didn't need spiro anymore. But lately I've been exceedingly moody and bitchy, a bit aggressive, and just on edge all the time. I don't really feel 'normal' anymore and I'm wondering if I should go back on my t-blocker.

Some women report these symptoms when on progestogens, especially medroxyprogesterone acetate and if P is too high relative to E. To be discussed with your doctor.

[amber roskamp]

I am not sure if it is the T that is causing the moodiness. I started out on just e and I wasn't really all that moody. I have heard the progesterone can cause moodiness. That might be what is causing it.