Very itchy nipples...

[Beth Andrea]

  Not that I was expecting growth or even just itching/pain from AAs alone, but at least minor breast development is officially listed as a possible side effect from Spiro.  As to "maximum" dosage, my clinic's standard practice usually involves ramping up to what is considered the common practical maximum (in any application) for Spiro, a value which I obviously can't quote here.  My doctor seems intent on getting there eventually and I am trusting them given the clinic's dedicated and experienced LGBT health program.  (A number of the staff are HRT patients themselves.)  So far everything is going incredibly smoothly for me and multiple blood tests and blood pressure readings along the way have all been "perfect" (that was a direct quote from them).  That said they may taper off the Spiro a little later on once the E is as high as needed.  They are going to great lengths to ensure any side effects that may arise can easily be isolated to one medication or the other.

Yeah, those medical types...they tend to be smart little buggers. 

[HelloKitty]

Hey girls! This has become quite the thread!

I came back to thank everyone and for a lil update and comment.


I was on a pretty high dose of spiro (not maximum dose), and a middle dose of Estrace.
Well, my boobs refused to grow at all. I had no itchiness, tingling, soreness or aching. Nipples and areola weren't responding at all.

On only about 6 weeks of taking Suprefact nasal spray... everything is happening now.
I actually have nearly A's now and they ache quite often, many times throughout the day and the sides i feel it in alternates.
And itchy...oh wow! A couple of times I couldnt take it and reached down the front of my top and itched them! In public...ugh bad thing for a woman to do and hopefully I wont do it again but I am crazy itchy there.

Suprefact is super!

[Beth Andrea]

Hey girls! This has become quite the thread!

I came back to thank everyone and for a lil update and comment.


I was on a pretty high dose of spiro (not maximum dose), and a middle dose of Estrace.
Well, my boobs refused to grow at all. I had no itchiness, tingling, soreness or aching. Nipples and areola weren't responding at all.

On only about 6 weeks of taking Suprefact nasal spray... everything is happening now.
I actually have nearly A's now and they ache quite often, many times throughout the day and the sides i feel it in alternates.
And itchy...oh wow! A couple of times I couldnt take it and reached down the front of my top and itched them! In public...ugh bad thing for a woman to do and hopefully I wont do it again but I am crazy itchy there.

Suprefact is super!

Yay!! Good news!!

THEY HAVE RISEN!

[KelsieJ]

Hey girls! This has become quite the thread!

I came back to thank everyone and for a lil update and comment.


I was on a pretty high dose of spiro (not maximum dose), and a middle dose of Estrace.
Well, my boobs refused to grow at all. I had no itchiness, tingling, soreness or aching. Nipples and areola weren't responding at all.

On only about 6 weeks of taking Suprefact nasal spray... everything is happening now.
I actually have nearly A's now and they ache quite often, many times throughout the day and the sides i feel it in alternates.
And itchy...oh wow! A couple of times I couldnt take it and reached down the front of my top and itched them! In public...ugh bad thing for a woman to do and hopefully I wont do it again but I am crazy itchy there.

Suprefact is super!

GREAT NEWS!!!!! Congratulations on joining the boob growth club
Almost A's here too.....if I haul them around I can fit an A cup nicely now.

[Violet Bloom]

  Suprefact does seem kind of tempting as a fall-back.  When I looked up the detailed drug listings for it there are also injections and even implant versions available.  I don't know if my clinic would consider it though.  Also I'm getting 100% coverage for Spiro and Estrace through my employer's health plan so I'd be hard-pressed to give that up - Suprefact would not be fully covered under their plan terms in addition to being more expensive to begin with.

  Congrats on your success with it anyways.

[Ms Grace]

Great news! So what is Suprefact exactly? The closest I could get to figuring it out was that it was a hormone suppressant, which the name kind of implies.

[V M]

I think I'll name my next rock band The Itchy Nipples    Got a nice ring to it eh?

Hee Hee   

          *Runs away*

[Beth Andrea]

I think I'll name my next rock band The Itchy Nipples    Got a nice ring to it eh?

Hee Hee   

          *Runs away*

As long as it's a nipple ring, it's all.....*runs away from the growing mob*

[Violet Bloom]

As long as it's a nipple ring, it's all.....*runs away from the growing mob*

  As part of the "mob" I was considering wielding a big stick...  then I remembered I had no intention of ever doing that again....

*runs away as mob suddenly turns on me*

[Cassie 4 Ever!!!]

For the last week or so my nipples have been very itchy. Recently began a new HRT regimine that includes Prometrium and Suprefact (Estrace for E).

Well before this there was no aching, sinsitivity or itching. They are more itchy than achy but periodically they do ache a lil.

Am wondering id this is an early sign of growth or maybe my skin is just too dry or something?

My nipples itch, and my boobs hurt for a few days every once in a while. I talked to m girlfriends and they said that they have all had it, and some still get it.

[Sammy]

Yep. There was a period of relative peace for about 1,5 weeks, but now I feel that they are getting into another growth phase. I wonder if that's because I added Iodine and Prenatal vitamines to my HRT regimen??? They have not filled the cup yet (if one needs an actual cup for an A size..), but they are itchy and achy as hell... And kudos to poster who mentioned using moisturiser on them - it really does help .

[Beth Andrea]

Hmm...I'd read that Iodine can mess up the thyroid if done improperly...but I also recall (if a bit dimly...) that during a nuclear attack/event, one is supposed to take iodine, to essentially engorge the thyroid so that it doesn't absorb radioactive stuff.

Still, I'd be careful with that particular supplement.

Source, US Nuke Reg Commission

What is the benefit of taking potassium iodide during a radiological accident?

When potassium iodide is ingested, it is taken up by the thyroid gland. In the proper dosage, and taken at the appropriate time, it will effectively saturate the thyroid gland in such a way that inhaled or ingested radioactive iodines will not be accumulated in the thyroid gland. The risk of thyroid effects is reduced. Such thyroid effects resulting from radioiodine uptakes due to inhalation or ingestion, or both, could result in acute, chronic, and delayed effects. Acute effects from high doses include thyroiditis, while chronic and delayed effects include hypothyroidism, thyroid nodules, and thyroid cancer.

[Sammy]

Well, my dosage is less than the recommended daily iodine intake, plus the pill has folium acid as well, which is said to be quite a good anti-depressant for those being on the HRT as it helps to prevent or mitigate mood swings... Anyway, in two weeks I am submitting my next landmark blood test and then I will speak with my endo about this... Maybe I can switch it in and out on a weekly basis. I need to look into blood test assignment (which is in my office, cause my therapist and lab is just one floor below from the place I work - very very convenient ) - perhaps my iodine ranges have been already checked in so I will see what my ranges are.

[Beth Andrea]

Well, my dosage is less than the recommended daily iodine intake, plus the pill has folium acid as well, which is said to be quite a good anti-depressant for those being on the HRT as it helps to prevent or mitigate mood swings...

OMG, I so need that...

[Sammy]

OMG, I so need that...

Yeah, I was told this by one of MTFs from a neighbouring country and she was kinda - Wait, nobody told You that???
And I have not really seen this advice on Susan's very often too. I dropped it a couple of times, but I guess it mostly went unnoticed.
As for the mood swings - today is the full moon, huh...

[sam79]

It's normal for boobs to go through growth spurts... with preceding pain / itching. Guess it's their way of warning you about the extra clearance which will be needed .

Although since they're mostly fat, and the bits that hurt are the glands and ducts and things. I'm not really sure how the body knows *when* to put more fat in the boobs, or how that relates to the pain, but that seems to be how it works? Does anyone understand this moreso?

[Beth Andrea]

It's normal for boobs to go through growth spurts... with preceding pain / itching. Guess it's their way of warning you about the extra clearance which will be needed .

Although since they're mostly fat, and the bits that hurt are the glands and ducts and things. I'm not really sure how the body knows *when* to put more fat in the boobs, or how that relates to the pain, but that seems to be how it works? Does anyone understand this moreso?

The body knows everything. Like when you're growing taller, how does the body know to extend the bones and the muscles? And the nerves? And the blood vessels? It just does, is all.

When we get on Estrogen, the body realizes "Oh hey, I need bewbies!" and it grows them, like it's supposed to.

The body is a marvelous...venue.

[sam79]

The body knows everything. Like when you're growing taller, how does the body know to extend the bones and the muscles? And the nerves? And the blood vessels? It just does, is all.

This is such an interesting topic!. I'm not trying to derail the thread, but I believe some of this breaks down to maths and chemical reactions. Eg, you can calculate energy requirements, and things like base heart rate and cell metabolism etc, all from the mass of a person. So many fascinating facets to the body like this . Some wonderful documentaries from the spunky Dr Brian Cox on the topic. 

[FrancisAnn]

It's funny, my breasts were real sore & sensitive a week or so ago & now I feel nothing??? I'm on the same level of HRT & spiro.  I wonder why the change? I'm adding finasteride to my HRT so we'll see if this helps?

[V M]

It's funny, my breasts were real sore & sensitive a week or so ago & now I feel nothing??? I wonder why the change?

I've gone through the same thing    The pain and itchiness comes and goes

I'm no boob expert but I figure breasts go through cycles like most everything else, growth cycle, rest, growth cycle, rest etc.