T levels and more

[WolfNightV4X1]

Hm, I've just been curious to know, Pre-T do the levels you have affect how rapidly changes happen or how much is needed for changes to happen rapidly? I don't know what's 'above average' levels for a biological female, but I think some of us like myself havent always passed male, despite that though I think there's been vague signs of my 'above averageness' maybe? or that's just in my head.

I also feel like the changes have been doing amazing wonders relatively quickly and have surmised if maybe that's because I was already biologically apt to it, taking to it well because of my levels or something. Of course, at first my doctor suggested me a dose slightly below the mark before checking my levels and recommending I bump it up a bit. However, 2-almost-3 months in and my voice is already dropped, my facial hair is already coming in as well as adominal scruff, maybe slight muscle growth perhaps (or imagined?), maybe a slightly less hourglass shape (may be imagined, though I do kind of will miss the hourglass figure, I prefer my femme build), growing a um...small penis (probably the most surprising of changes I did not expect that going in, but I don't recall that being there before so it's definitely a result of T).

I'm actually not sure what my levels were before I was taking it, I was hoping it was on the above average range so I have some, ah, 'proof' to my feelings as I exist. You know, not some 'girl who thinks they arent a girl' and just putting chemicals in their body altering it for a fun and preferred image. I guess I'll ask my doctor for my next appointment

So that's my original question, do pre-T levels and 'taking to it naturally well/being biologically predisposed to T' have any signficance?

Question #2: Did anyone else feel vaguely sick taking it at first? As if your body was kind of buzzed and strange feeling it. I say vaguely because I didnt feel sick at all, it was a good-bad feeling, in a way.

Edit: Oh yeah, regarding injection, only other time I felt sick (way worse) was when I took one maybe two 'bad shots', as in, they stung a little bit more and caused pain, I think i've learned I have a pretty good pain tolerance when I need to so pain never hurts normally. Afterwards I just felt very nauseous and dizzy, had to drink water, and sit down. It's not the T itself moreover the entry
(I remember feeling that way after forearm conditioning, trying to intentionally strike the arm to strengthen bones and calcify it, it's a martial arts thing). I'm wondering if my muscles are tightening up or something, I typically take the same stance when having my friend help apply the shot to my upper buttock, it didnt hurt the first few times so maybe I just forgot what I did or my muscles changed. I'll ask my doctor about that, too.

Question #3: I will be traveling soon. What are TSA guidelines on carrying meds across state lines? I will be asking my doctor this as well, I assume a permission note and a declaration are all I need in this scenario, but extra advice could be useful (why else am I here?)

[Peacebone]

I am only five months on T and not a specialist, but I'll try and answer and give my experiences...

Pre-T do the levels you have affect how rapidly changes happen or how much is needed for changes to happen rapidly? I don't know what's 'above average' levels for a biological female, but I think some of us like myself havent always passed male, despite that though I think there's been vague signs of my 'above averageness' maybe?

I had higher T than other people with my anatomy and I'm five months on T and don't "pass". I think that "passing" doesn't have to be T related entirely... Some people just get read as cis men anyway, due to things like face shape, eyebrows, hair, voice and so on... I think age can be a factor too. The guys I know who "passed" pre-T (at least before they spoke) tend to be younger. I don't believe this is due to T levels and how fast the hormone masculinises each facet of your body is entirely individual.

Glad it's working well for you though! I am finally starting to notice changes and so are my friends and it feels so good.

Did anyone else feel vaguely sick taking it at first? As if your body was kind of buzzed and strange feeling it. I say vaguely because I didnt feel sick at all, it was a good-bad feeling, in a way.

I didn't feel sick... I struggled mentally because I felt it shifted my emotions a bit (no more different than when I have taken certain medications)... But after switching from gel to nebido I had a massive hunger 

Can't answer the question about crossing state lines though!

[FTMax]

#1: I had PCOS pre-T, so my testosterone levels were a little elevated. I experienced changes at about the rate that other people do. I think the only difference between my experience and others whose levels are more normal pre-T would be the lack of fatigue I experienced upon starting. Some people experience flu-like symptoms for the first few weeks as they ease into it. I did not.

#2: Never felt sick at all or noticeably different in that way after a dose.

#3: From TSA - "It is recommended that medication be clearly labeled to facilitate the screening process. Check with state laws regarding prescription medication labels...You may bring medically necessary liquids, medications and creams in excess of 3.4 ounces or 100 milliliters in your carry-on bag. Remove them from your carry-on bag to be screened separately from the rest of your belongings. You are not required to place your liquid medication in a plastic zip-top bag. Ice packs, freezer packs, gel packs, and other accessories may be presented at the screening checkpoint in a frozen or partially-frozen state. These items do not have to accompany medication or liquids to be considered medically necessary. All items, including supplies associated with medically necessary liquids such as IV bags, pumps, and syringes must be screened before they will be permitted into the secure area of the airport."

So I would make sure you have the box that your vial of T came in. That should have a label on it with your name and doctor's contact information.

[WolfNightV4X1]

All right, thanks guys. Noted on the passing, Im still quite confused but overall am glad this has been working out for me as well as it has, whether T levels were normal or abnormal or not.

Regarding TSA I'll have to bring my prescription box with me during it, thanks