Prometrium

[l0nghairdontcare]

And your point topic-wise was...? (apart from trolling, ofc).

LOL

Ok because with the exception of Kay everyone with the internet is not a doctor.

Kay has shown time and time again an understanding of a multitude of different medical questions.

I have actually been on this forum for a while on and off, I have seen Kira's old posts on subjects like this and you could clearly tell she had no idea what she was talking about. Right when Kay became active on this forum is when I totally dropped off onto another, which is much much much better than this one.

I remember an interaction between kira and kay and kira was almost shocked at the evidence and studies kay has always been known for posting and backing up almost all of her claims.

It is just annoying and very dangerous to see her mimic someone who knows what they are talking about while at the same time acting as though they have all of this knowledge and all of these studies underneath their belt as if she is a real doctor.

@Kay sorry for being a butt kisser but it's true. It wasn't about you being offended it was about me being concerned about anyone with an internet connection and a website that publishes studies all of the sudden having an all knowing understand of all things transgender.

[l0nghairdontcare]

On a lighter note though, Kay I was prescribed this yesterday [removed dosage] at night. Do you think it will help my hip fat storage as well?

[kira21 ♡♡♡]

Thanks for that. I am not trying to be anyone.  I thought that person would benefit from knowing what I had to say.  As Kayxo hadn't commented on that at that point and would no doubt have said the same thing, I believe it was useful.

And I never claimed to have a knowledge of all things transgender.

Kayxo is also not a dr. She is someone who has learnt a lot about the subject.  I am not as knowledgeable as her about her about her but that does not mean I should not be allowed to say anything. I have read a lot of studies recently on progesterone and being a uni lecturer myself with university qualifications in a variety of subjects,  including biology,  I am quite capable of distinguishing between Internet tripe and proper research.

I think you should try and be more friendly and try and raise any points in a more discursive way rather than attacking people.  You have quite upset me quite needlessly. 

[KayXo]

Kira is right, I'm not a doctor, just a regular transsexual woman (layperson) who's taken the time to educate myself about female hormones. I never stop learning, I'm far from knowing everything on the subject. I will make mistakes quite often and this is part of the learning process. Knowledge is never absolute, we must always remain open to the possibility that what we know now may someday prove to be wrong.

I will share with others what I learn but it's everyone's responsibility to double check the information, consult with their doctor, etc.

I don't see anything wrong with what Kira is doing. If anything, she is trying to be helpful and has provided useful comments.

Now, let's get back to the topic at hand...progesterone!

[Rachel]

Ok, progesterone.

When I go to my PA in June I will be 12 1/2 months HRT. I to want so much for the best possible physical outcome; however, I will be 52 at that point. I have heard there are risks to the positive side and there is the potential weight gain .

So, are the positives worth the risks? Do the risks go up with age? 

[kira21 ♡♡♡]

I am not sure about the risks going up with age,  but the befits I consider would.  The older we become, the more neuro degeneration becomes an issue and there are several studies that link progesterone to protection against general neurodegeration and more specific neurodegeranerative diseases such as parkinsonism.  Natal women have lower levels of such diseases and it is thought that progesterone could play a part in that.

[KayXo]

The risks often cited with progesterone are actually side-effects only noted with progestins, analogues of progesterone. It appears from several studies that progesterone is quite devoid of side-effects and may have several benefits. It does not appear to be associated with increased breast cancer/cardiovascular risk, improves well-being in some (anti-depressant and anti-anxiety), helps some actually lose weight and reduces bloating, has a synergistic action with estrogen (complements it by increasing vasodilation and increasing breast volume), helps some sleep better, increases body temperature, enhances libido, makes skin and hair less dry (more soft), makes nails stronger, is rejuvenating. Too much may make you lethargic. It will make you sleepy/drowsy, so best to take before you go to bed until you body gets used to it.

The occurrence of headaches and bloating and other pms symptoms with progesterone could, i think be avoided if taken twice or three times daily to keep levels steady. But, this is speculation, not sure at all.

Progesterone is NOT androgenic, either has no effect or reduces blood pressure, much like estradiol. Tends to actually reduce water retention.

So, overall, I think, wayyyyyyyy more benefits than drawbacks. Not to be confused with other progestins like medroxyprogesterone acetate or those in birth control pills. You could always try for awhile and see what happens. Ask your doctor about it and see what he/she says. Could prove worthwhile.

I like it.