Quote from: calicarly on February 11, 2016, 10:47:27 AM
Now for those who are on blockers, particularly on Cyproterone acetate and to a lesser extent spiro. I would actually say taking fish oils would probably be beneficial, because it combats the possible metabolic effects of both
What metabolic effects exactly?
Spiro will increase sodium excretion and potassium retention. Just eat more salt, drink plenty of water, don't overdo on diuretics and limit things that are high in potassium like salt substitutes, fruit juices, perhaps bananas/potatoes, etc.
Androcur does indeed have glucocorticoid effects but in general, based on my readings, will not have detrimental effects on the adrenal gland functioning. I have never once come across a report of a transsexual women having these complications despite decades of prescribing quite high doses to tens of thousands. It may cause extreme fatigue and lethargy; I once read one of the reasons for this may be an interaction with B12 and that taking B12 *might* help.
QuoteIt is vitamin A itself that is also necessary to restart the adrenal glands
Any scientific basis to this?
QuoteAnd the fish oils can always help with high triglycerides and cholesterol changes.
The one thing that seems to help most with decreasing triglycerides and resulting in a favorable lipid profile with high HDL seems to be the lowering of carbs AND intake of animal fats (especially saturated). Time and time again, I have seen this in studies and in myself!
Fish oil, as far as I'm concerned, is really best for omega-3 supplementation considering our intake of omega-6 is so high, to bring things more into balance (inflammation vs. anti-inflammation).
QuoteMetabolic changes are the reason why Places like the UK have switched to GNRH agonists these days despite the high price tag.
I was more under the impression that the reason was that it caused mental problems (depression) in some although there may be other concerns like increasing prolactin to dangerous levels and resulting in prolactinoma and/or making one more insulin resistant over time. It can also apparently have adverse effects on clotting. The last two effects due to its glucocorticoid effects.
QuoteKay is totally right certain vitamins like A & E need to be done on and off
Fat soluble vitamins (A, E, D, K) accumulate in the body and can, over time, lead to serious problems.
QuoteAnd for the ladies who are on estrogen injections of only once or twice a month
Once or twice a month of estradiol injections would result in severe mood swings and PMS symptoms in most. Usually, women find it best to inject every 7-10 days. I would seriously question anyone prescribing injections once or twice monthly, you are putting your patient in harm's way, in my opinion.
Quotedoses of oral e that are kept low due to co morbidities
This could have been the case in the past when non bio-identical estrogens were prescribed like conjugated equine estrogens or ethinyl estradiol but now with bio-identical estradiol, studies have shown it to be much safer, for blood pressure, clotting, etc. Worst case scenario, you put the patient on non-oral estradiol, which in low or high doses, has shown to be quite safe despite comorbidities and provide ample benefits.
I would seriously question anyone putting someone on low doses of oral E for that reason. This reflects ignorance on the part of the doctor.
Quotecalcium supplements can always help so your bones don't suffer.
If one is guided and treated by a reputable, competent, informed doctor, this shouldn't be required. Estrogen, even in low doses, prevents osteoporosis.
QuoteI take a multivitamin with added iron as I do tend to be low on iron often.
What are the symptoms YOU experience if you don't take iron, apart from low blood levels?
Quote from: Deborah on February 11, 2016, 10:55:40 AM
Calcium (1/2 dose)
Omega 3-6-9 (1/2 dose)
I read that excess calcium can lead to calcification of arteries and problems. You should perhaps look into that, talk to doctors and/or pharmacist, just to be sure.
As most of us are already getting plenty of omega-6 in our diets, I don't personally see why take a combo of omega 3 AND omega 6. Omega 3 is the one most of us aren't getting enough, relative to omega 6. Too much omega 6 leads to inflammation in the body.
Quote from: Devlyn Marie on February 11, 2016, 11:07:34 AM
A femininizing supplement the Forum rules won't allow me to discuss
Why if you are already taking E?
Quotegarlic
I love garlic, don't get me wrong. Smells and tastes soooo good. I find that it is hard to digest though so I wonder if it is really useful for our bodies. I would have to do some research to really find out if it's all that's it's cracked up to be.
I once ate and bit into a whole clove, had severe nausea and almost threw up. Never again!
Quote from: mmmmm on February 11, 2016, 12:21:48 PM
Vitamin D3 probably falls under category MUST for many of us with its deficiency. Its recommended to do at least once per year check.
As I've learned recently, they actually don't ever test the levels of the ACTIVE form of Vitamin D known as 1,25-dihydroxyvitamin D3 [1,25(OH)2D3] or calcitriol (a hormone), but the levels of our inactive form, Vitamin D3 (or D2). It seems, in the vast majority of us, despite living in higher altitudes and being exposed to less sun, we have enough active Vitamin D so that supplementation might be useless and a marketing scam.
Studies have also not been able to show
causality (association does not necessarily imply causality) in terms of the effect of Vitamin D on health.
