I had a additional test done last tuesday, (day 2, monday is injection day)
levels were 1549.7 pg/ml.
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@Wednesday
My Clinic Physician does NOT test my levels, they take a Risk/Reward approach. if they 'Feel' a higher dosage would be beneficial, but it does not exceed the dosage maximum in there Guidelines. Then they prescribe it. It is not based upon levels, physical/emotional/psychological effects. its purely based upon the Emotions of the Clinician and the Patients level of Distress...
My T levels range a average of 4 ng/dl to 12 ng/dl. (pre-hrt level 77 ng/dl)
I could go on and on, about the negative effects i feel at lower levels. i keep a diary and have my PCP test my levels 2x a month. Its not just me that notices them. My partner, and Relatives/siblings notice it as well. its quite measurable to my experiences while my levels exist in certain ranges and REPEATABLE. as my doctor has several times lowered my dosage to try and keep me under 400 pg/ml i have watched features come and go a few times. its quite nerve wracking to have hips for a months, and then for 2 weeks, while levels are lower, watch them disappear.
600-1600 pg/ml - no Emotional negativity, or feelings of Inadequacy. Often i feel Prideful, and quite happy overall in my transition. Often feeling much more energetic. Emotions seem to swing more often, but i feel things much deeper. Emotions are more impactful. - Skin and Hair are extremely soft. Skin shows much more Radiance, but seems thinner. Hair growth rate(head) exceeds 1.6"/per month. Facial/body hair growth slows by 60-90%(Shaving/plucking is not necessary, peaking at the maximum of a week), Body hair becomes much more softer and transparent. Facial hair thins and becomes far less noticeable. Breast growth often exceeds on a nightly to weekly basis, and lactation occurs occasionally. Genital function is at is lowest(desired), and underarm hair reduces. Pubic mound hair slowly shapes into a inverse triangle, growing quite slowly. Hips noticeably widening, and often sore. belly-fat seems to be slowly reducing/relocating.
430-600 pg/ml - Feeling more stable, a little social anxiety still exists, but, it is manageable most days. emotions seem more wide-ranging. Feelings of 'Correct-ness' and 'Balance' seem to often be the case. Happy with Self-image. | hair-growth on head, increases from 1"/per 3-months, to 1"/per month. Facial/body hair reduces in growth rate and often thickness(this happens more abruptly and strongly at higher levels). Skin Softens and is more sensitive to touch. Facial features, soften and more roundness appears in the face. Facial hair growth only needs removal once a day, sometimes less(.20). Facial hair is much softer and finer. Hips appear to have much more round, firm size and texture. Often accompanied with gluteal growth.
350-430 pg/ml - Feelings of inadequacy around other women(feel less than them, intimidated), Anxiety returns. often feelings of genitalia being 'Wrong' return. Skin starts to display oily traits, hair-growth slows on head. Facial hair/body hair growth increases by 40%, some area's growing 0.4"/week. Facial hair needs removings minimum of 2-times daily (.25"), but it grows in patchy and slightly thinner.
100-350pg/ml - near constant state of depression, with social anxiety preventing human interaction. Feelings of anger and rage permeate my personality. Combined with severe, Genital anxiety. Often resulting in Self harm and genital mutilation. other emotions are weak and often not impactful. Skin very oily, with large amounts of sweat being produced often. Body hair grows at around .8"/per week. Maximum length reaching 1.7" in some areas. Chest/abdomen hair rate increases to 0.6"/per day, breasts loose much of there volume and facial features become more flat and closer to male face. Facial hair needs removing every 2 hours (.37-.45"), often very thick and growing in evenly. hips/butt maintain a very narrow, firm shape. having no/little feminine curve.
my estradiol has never been below 90pg/ml. before Transition/hrt(oestradiol).
@KayXo
if you can provide the sources of this information, i can try to get it to the right people... or you can try to get it to PP(Planned Parenthood) who provide my IC Clinic. and convince them, you would help alot more than just me...
I believe your 100% correct, because the higher the levels, the happier and more stable(emotionally) i feel. less anxiety, dysphoria, feelings of gender expression depression. i dont have all those worries and i feel like my 'Transition' is balanced...
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@both:
im using Sprio/Fin. as i cant discuss dosages, i will say its a average dosage. i can sometimes skip them without feeling any ill effects.
