Is it safe or wise to take all HRT pills at once?

[Ltl89]

Thanks everyone for your replies.  I understand this is a controversial topic, but I seriously just wanted the input of others who have been in the same shoes.  Sure, our doctors are trained and understand medications, but they lack personal experience.  Asking people that have been there and done that helps, especially since everyone here also has different opinions from their doctors which can vary.  At the end of the day, I just want results and nothing seems to be working.  Taking all three seperate, or in closer time frames didn't seem to matter.  Maybe taking them all together would.  In any case, I'm a bit shocked that the half life of estogen is so short that it must be taken throughout the day.  I would've assumed that there would be a early peak that would slowly drop off a bit until the next day.   I'm a bit surprised that the levels drop as dramatically as others are stating,, but I will take your word on it.   I'm still not sure what to do, however, as I'm still looking like a big mainly man and nothing seems to make me feel like I'll ever pass or be taken seriously as female.  I can't tell you how much this depresses me everyday.  In any case, I will be going for a second opinion, and go to a very respected endo in my area that works with most trans people I know.  The one I currently see is very nice and helpful, but I have concerns about where I am heading and want to get another opinion from someone that is highly respected by other transwoman.  Plus, I've decided that I'm going to try injections.  Got to get over my severe fear of needles.  Just hoping my insurance will cover it all. 

Again, thank you everyone for sharing your opinions and experiences.  And I apologize for sounding ignorant and stubborn.  I don't want to annoy anyone here and feel bad that I have this effect quite often.  I just really have no idea what to do with my life and how to fix things.  I'm quite certain transitioning is a huge part of improving my quality of life and leading me to happiness, but it's such a bumpy ride and I don't know how to navigate through all of this properly.

[kelly_aus]

Thanks everyone for your replies.  I understand this is a controversial topic, but I seriously just wanted the input of others who have been in the same shoes.  Sure, our doctors are trained and understand medications, but they lack personal experience.  Asking people that have been there and done that helps, especially since everyone here also has different opinions from their doctors which can vary.  At the end of the day, I just want results and nothing seems to be working.  Taking all three seperate, or in closer time frames didn't seem to matter.  Maybe taking them all together would.  In any case, I'm a bit shocked that the half life of estogen is so short that it must be taken throughout the day.  I would've assumed that there would be a early peak that would slowly drop off a bit until the next day.   I'm a bit surprised that the levels drop as dramatically as others are stating,, but I will take your word on it.   I'm still not sure what to do, however, as I'm still looking like a big mainly man and nothing seems to make me feel like I'll ever pass or be taken seriously as female.  I can't tell you how much this depresses me everyday.  In any case, I will be going for a second opinion, and go to a very respected endo in my area that works with most trans people I know.  The one I currently see is very nice and helpful, but I have concerns about where I am heading and want to get another opinion from someone that is highly respected by other transwoman.  Plus, I've decided that I'm going to try injections.  Got to get over my severe fear of needles.  Just hoping my insurance will cover it all. 

Again, thank you everyone for sharing your opinions and experiences.  And I apologize for sounding ignorant and stubborn.  I don't want to annoy anyone here and feel bad that I have this effect quite often.  I just really have no idea what to do with my life and how to fix things.  I'm quite certain transitioning is a huge part of improving my quality of life and leading me to happiness, but it's such a bumpy ride and I don't know how to navigate through all of this properly.

There's a reason I went with the doctor I did, apart from her professional reputation, she also has personal experience - she's a trans woman.

[Ltl89]

There's a reason I went with the doctor I did, apart from her professional reputation, she also has personal experience - she's a trans woman.

That would be ideal, but sadly I don't know of anyone that fits that bill around me.  I think there needs to be more of an emphasis on transcare than there usually is among the endos that treat us.  Not to say they aren't educated or understanding, mine certainly is, but it's harder when you are in the minority of your endo's usual clientel. 

[kelly_aus]

LtL, even with her experience, she's still confounded by my results. And, being honest, while the poor results were initailly an issue for me, it's pretty much become a non-issue, as it seems the rest of the world seems to think otherwise. I live the life of a woman, my friends accept me as a woman - right down to the point of forgetting I'm trans..

[Jennygirl]

That would be ideal, but sadly I don't know of anyone that fits that bill around me.  I think there needs to be more of an emphasis on transcare than there usually is among the endos that treat us.  Not to say they aren't educated or understanding, mine certainly is, but it's harder when you are in the minority of your endo's usual clientel.

I think you nailed it on the head there.

Also congrats on getting over your fear of needles and switching to shots. Goooood decision, I'm sure I'm not alone when I say I'm very happy for you!

[Miss_Bungle1991]

Ah okay, no worries

Back on topic - Follow your prescription as prescribed

With HRT slow and steady tends to get the job done better, doubling up for a higher dose will not equal better results but rather a waste of your prescribed meds imo

Not to mention it can totally screw you up if you end up under the supervision of dumb quacks that have no idea how to treat you properly. Mine doubled my dose solely on my insistence and it screwed me up, royally. My current endo would never do something that stupid. As others have said, slow and steady. As far as the results go...hey, you get what ya get. That's why some chicks have FFS and BA's done later on. I think my results have sucked, to be brutally honest, but, oh well. That's just life.