Ive been on hrt for 2 weeks now

[jeri1973]

I have been on HRT for 5 days now and there have been times the last couple of days when I have been burning up.  I was wondering if the meds might have had something to do with it but I figured it was too soon.

As for the sleeping, I have been sleeping much better every night since taking my first dose.  I guess I am a such a peace in my life that it is so much easier to relax.

Keep me informed about the changes because I'm about 2 weeks behind you.

Jeri

[Meshi]

Orals are broken down by the liver, which degrades the estrogen so not alot of the dosage is even absorbed.  I have always kept my hormone dr in check, as he does not know as much as I would like ha ha!  I started off with oral, but quickly moved to inject able, as all of the hormone gets into the bloodstream and promotes a quicker change in most people.  Alot also depends on your genetic disposition, but proper dosaging and what method of delivering  is key.  With spironolactone, I have only used the oral, because it works good enough like that and is just a DHT blocker. You are 21, so you should see a good change in 4-5 months, and will continue getting better results.  2wiks is just too soon to see much of any changes other than the hot flushes perhaps some moods swings.

[luna nyan]

I had a few hot flushes the first two weeks, settled down after that.  Skin softened up pretty quickly as well.  (See my post in the HRT section for more details).

[kelly_aus]

Orals are broken down by the liver, which degrades the estrogen so not alot of the dosage is even absorbed.  I have always kept my hormone dr in check, as he does not know as much as I would like ha ha!  I started off with oral, but quickly moved to inject able, as all of the hormone gets into the bloodstream and promotes a quicker change in most people.  Alot also depends on your genetic disposition, but proper dosaging and what method of delivering  is key.  With spironolactone, I have only used the oral, because it works good enough like that and is just a DHT blocker. You are 21, so you should see a good change in 4-5 months, and will continue getting better results.  2wiks is just too soon to see much of any changes other than the hot flushes perhaps some moods swings.

Two things need correction in this.. There is no verifiable data that shows any delivery method is better than any other.. And spironolactone primarily effects T and has only a weak effect on DHT..