Progesterone Is Important for Transgender Women’s Therapy

[Linde]

Here are today's measurements:
Bust                                     45 1/2"
Right nipple to breast bone    6"
Left nipple to breast bone      5 1/2"   
Areolae                                1 3/4"
Nipple width                        1/4"
Nipple projection                 1/4"
Hip                                    46"


Is progesterone doing the opposite it is supposed to do, or am I loosing some weight (yeah)?

[Jessica]

So be it know to the world, currently

Bust                                     46"
Right nipple to breast bone    6"
Left nipple to breast bone      5 1/2"   
Areolae                                2"
Nipple width                        1/4"
Nipple projection                 1/4"
Hip                                    46"

What is a realistic time length to make the next measurements?

Your measuring to the breast bone (sternum?) is new to me.  It's different than the way I described from the clavicle.  But if that works for you, continue.
I personally took my measurements every four weeks.  Daily measurements may be handy to keep track of things like water retention changes, but they won't be accurate in the long run.

[CindyLouFromCO]

It's like most HRT results.  It takes months to years to see results.  Progesterone will inflate your breast temporarily, but they will go back to the size they were. 

I've been on micronized Progesterone for over two years with little growth.  The shape of my breasts has rounded out and nipples are larger since starting Progesterone.

I take it for the health benefits, mental benefits, the change in shape benefits, and of course the AA reasons.  No more spiro for me [emoji846].


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[Linde]

Your measuring to the breast bone (sternum?) is new to me.  It's different than the way I described from the clavicle.  But if that works for you, continue.
I personally took my measurements every four weeks.  Daily measurements may be handy to keep track of things like water retention changes, but they won't be accurate in the long run.

I don't know if that sternum thing works, but logic tells me, if a bob grows,that distance should also grow.  Pulling it from the clavicle over the nipple to the fold, could put some pressure on the breasts and lead to false measurement results.
That was my thought behind using the sternum as a reference point.

My sleep has not been influenced at all, and I will not hold my breath that it will.  I am still a little concerned if any of those hormones do anything to me.  I know that I do not metabolize any opioides, and some other medications, I wonder if hormones some new stuff they find that my body will not really metabolize.  I am just simply a medical experimentation project who looks like a human!

I am with you monthly measurements should allow enough time to really see some growth, and my  handy ticker will tell me when to do it!

[Linde]

It's like most HRT results.  It takes months to years to see results.  Progesterone will inflate your breast temporarily, but they will go back to the size they were. 

I've been on micronized Progesterone for over two years with little growth.  The shape of my breasts has rounded out and nipples are larger since starting Progesterone.

I take it for the health benefits, mental benefits, the change in shape benefits, and of course the AA reasons.  No more spiro for me [emoji846].


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Am I the only one in this progesterone reporting group who had an orchi or SRS?  Do we, who have no testosterone to speak of, react different to the stuff?

[ChrissyRyan]

Chrissy, the only fluctuations I've had has been periodically during the day my breasts will get a snoopy nose then round out.  My areolae also has a tendency to become quite large and swollen  then shrink.  I have no idea if water retention has anything to do with it.

Thank you Jessica!

Chrissy

[CindyLouFromCO]

Am I the only one in this progesterone reporting group who had an orchi or SRS?  Do we, who have no testosterone to speak of, react different to the stuff?

Probably no and no.  My T is in normal female range.

Maybe if you have zero T Progesterone will work in ways you wish quicker??

As they say YMMV.



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[Jessica]

Firstly, I am advising anyone to always follow your doctors directions in taking any medications.

I was told by a close girlfriend that taking progesterone as a suppository will allow for better absorption into the blood stream, unlike how they will go through your liver taken orally.  Much like Estradiol is affected when taken orally.  I asked my doctor if taken as a suppository would be better, which he agreed.  He wants to check how the next blood test turns out.

And yes....trim your nails or use gloves!

[Northern Star Girl]

Firstly, I am advising anyone to always follow your doctors directions in taking any medications.

I was told by a close girlfriend that taking progesterone as a suppository will allow for better absorption into the blood stream, unlike how they will go through your liver taken orally.  Much like Estradiol is affected when taken orally.  I asked my doctor if taken as a suppository would be better, which he agreed.  He wants to check how the next blood test turns out.

And yes....trim your nails or use gloves!

@Jessica
Dear Jess:

Good advice !!!!!! 

Hugs,
Danielle

[Jessica]

@Alaskan Danielle

@Jessica
Dear Jess:

Good advice !!!!!! 

Hugs,
Danielle

Thank you Danielle.....You don't want to know how I know this....oof!

[Linde]

Firstly, I am advising anyone to always follow your doctors directions in taking any medications.

I was told by a close girlfriend that taking progesterone as a suppository will allow for better absorption into the blood stream, unlike how they will go through your liver taken orally.  Much like Estradiol is affected when taken orally.  I asked my doctor if taken as a suppository would be better, which he agreed.  He wants to check how the next blood test turns out.

And yes....trim your nails or use gloves!

You mean those standard gel caps, just as they are shoved into your rear end??  I wonder if one could take them sublingual?  It works great with my estrogen

[Jessica]

You mean those standard gel caps, just as they are shoved into your rear end??  I wonder if one could take them sublingual?  It works great with my estrogen

I would think that they may burst then trickle down your throat.
It might be worth a try.  I'd reckon that they taste like peanuts.

[Northern Star Girl]

I would think that they may burst then trickle down your throat.
It might be worth a try.  I'd reckon that they taste like peanuts.

I am not certain that I would want to put something in my mouth that was meant for my rear end?  

[Linde]

Progesterone may be less critical for the liver than estrogen! It still has some rare cases of liver toxicity

https://livertox.nih.gov/Progestins.htm

[Linde]

I am not certain that I would want to put something in my mouth that was meant for my rear end?  

I don't know about your rear end, but wie were talking about the progesterone capsules meant for oral ingestion.
I wondered if Jessica thought one could inert those into ones rectum.
I know, one can almost anything insert into the back door, creativity seems to be the name of the game with this, too.  But I am only interested in the progesterone capsules!

[Melinda@heart]

I spoke with my Dr today and she agreed to give me an Rx for progesterone. I'm so excited. I really hope it rounds out my breasts but mainly I'm hoping for nipple and areola development. Thank you all for sharing your experiences.

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[Myranda]

Now listen up queen resources of my progesterone knowledge.
I now sit here with a pill container clutched in my paws that says on it Progesterone XXX mg, and they recommend to preferably take it at bed time.  I have this 90 day supply plus three 90 day refills.

Now my question, is that the right stuff now?  My doc does not know anything about it, and he follows my guidance.  Did i tell him the right stuff for this prescription?

My Label just says "IC Progesterone", but when I look at the information sheet it says common name "Prometrium"

[Linde]

My Label just says "IC Progesterone", but when I look at the information sheet it says common name "Prometrium"

Thanks, I found this, too.  Buried deep in a lot of nothing fluff!

[Jessica]

@Alaskan Danielle

I am not certain that I would want to put something in my mouth that was meant for my rear end?  

Yes indeed Danielle!  My promethium is an oral medication and can also be used as a suppository.
Not the other way around. 

[Linde]

@Alaskan Danielle

Yes indeed Danielle!  My promethium is an oral medication and can also be used as a suppository.
Not the other way around.

Is it one of those yellowish, about 1/2" long, egg shaped capsules?