spiro question

[jenniferm]

Hello Everyone
My name is Jen and I am a 51 y/o woman from New England who is thrilled to be transitioning! A quick question, I have been on estradiol cyponate im for about 7 months now. My endo just put me on aldactone (I don't know why he waited so long!). I am glad that I am finally on it and I wanted to know aout how long would you guess that I should begin to see the additional benefits of the aldactone? Just curious (and ok, a bit anxious too!).
Thanks a bunch!
Jen


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[Sheila]

Hi Jen,
  Welcome to Susans. We have a lot of very nice people here. Why don't you post  a little introduction about yourself, in the introduction part of Susans.
    As far as the aldactone goes, I think everyone is a little different. I know that you could look it up on the Wiki part of Susans and it will give you a lot of info. about it. I haven't used the stuff in years and don't remember too much about it.
Sheila

[Jillieann Rose]

Just wanted to jump in and say, "Hi Jen".
Would be great if you would post an intro about yourself so we could get to know you better.

Jillieann

[tinkerbell]

Hello Jen:

We're looking forward to your introduction .  In the meantime, you can read more about spironolactone and other type of anti-androgen medications in our wiki.  Here is the link:

https://www.susans.org/wiki/Antiandrogen



tinkerbell

[umop ap!sdn]

Well everyone's different but for what it's worth here's how it affecte me...

When I first went on spiro, after only a few days (IIRC its effects have a 3 day delay) I noticed I felt calmer, more peaceful, more at ease, and also cleaner somehow, like the feeling one gets when they've just showered.

Maybe TMI but:
I also noticed that at the end of the day, even if I was outside when it's hot, I didn't get nearly as uhh, pungent as I used to.

So far I'm thrilled with its effects.

Congrats on getting your prescription! Wow, 7 months is a heck of a long time.

[ssindysmith]

I can only speak for myself but when my endro added Cypro the next day "morning wood" was gone and within two weeks I could no longer achive any erection