Low dose testosterone and Lupron

[danieltheftm]

I'm 16 years old and just started testosterone 2 1/2 months ago at a really low dose. I am also getting lupron injections and have since around January to block the production of any hormones. I've been wondering about my T dosage and if that will cause any changes to happen at all. I've noticed my voice maybe getting slightly deeper but I can't really tell. Also a little more peach fuzz. I haven't heard much about the effects of taking testosterone while on lupron but my endo did say that it'll make the changes happen faster. Does anyone know about the effects of low-dose testosterone while on lupron?

[Dena]

Welcome to Susan's Place. It's not the dosage as much as the blood levels and the sensitivity of your body to T. I went through a normal male puberty and after years of exposure had no upper body hair and a light beard. Some of the FTMs in a short time  have become quite masculine. Even on a low dosage given sufficient time you should develop masculine feature. At 3 months is still a bit early to judge results but it will happen.

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[FTMax]

The Lupron should be stopping your body from producing hormones. Since your body naturally produces estrogen, it would inhibit this production, thus making you need a lower dose of testosterone in order to achieve typical male reference levels. So it all sounds correct to me from that standpoint.

I would encourage you, if you are not already, to start keep a written journal of changes you're experiencing between injections, as well as regularly taking a picture of yourself at some kind of regular interval (once a week, once a month, etc.). Take these things with you when you go to the doctor. Most of the discussion regarding dosage should be in regards to your lab work, but anecdotal experiences are important in making sure you're getting the whole picture.