Hrt Bruises

[Rachelle]

Hi!

My friend is new to HRT (started yesterday) MTF and is having bruises show up on her arms. spiro  and estradiol. I didn't have this issue and have the same dosage (I took her to the doc I use for the past 3 years of hrt) any ideas? Any danger of blood clots?

Xoxo
Rachelle


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[annaleaver]

I noticed bruising when I began HRT too

[Rachelle]

Yeah they are on her biceps, she called me this morning freaking out

Xoxo
Rachelle

[KarynMcD]

It's not impossible that she always used to get bruises but that they are more noticeable now due to thinner skin.
She should talk to her doctor.

[Jessica]

It's not impossible that she always used to get bruises but that they are more noticeable now due to thinner skin.
She should talk to her doctor.

I don't think thinner skin will happen in one day, it probably will happen eventually, but not in one day.  I did experience softer skin soon after starting, but that may have been skewed by the changes in my sense of touch.  So I guess it is possible.
And yes a talk with her doctor would be in order.

[Rachelle]

Yeah I don't see thinning skin happening that fast. She said she is getting normal muscle pains and throughout but had a couple bruises show up and doesn't remember bumping into anything. Thinking maybe it's tissue breaking down? I know progesterone can do that.