T Level Before HRT MTF

[JennX]

Just curious to see the responses to this question.

[Jenni P]

Hi Jenn

sorry but I can't take part in your poll, because I don't know the conversion factor! My T level was at 27 nmols/L prior to starting the HRT process.

Jenni

[lilacwoman]

I was refused access to an endo for the first three years I was on hormones so I have no idea.

[JennX]

Hi Jenn

sorry but I can't take part in your poll, because I don't know the conversion factor! My T level was at 27 nmols/L prior to starting the HRT process.

Jenni

In order to convert from the SI unit measure (nmols/L) to the conventional unit (ng/dl) you need to divide by .0277, which gives you a T level of 974.72 ng/dl which is in the normal (high end) male range.

[LynnER]

Your poll does not go low enough
My T levels were considerably lower than what you have listed... as in below 100...

[JennX]

Your poll does not go low enough
My T levels were considerably lower than what you have listed... as in below 100...

Interesting. I thought I was going to be alone on this. The upside is we don't have as far to go in lowering it which is a plus.


If it's not being too personal, (message me if you prefer) did you have any pre-existing conditions that may have caused this? I'm just wondering since I'm in the same boat, and it didn't seem to raise any eyebrows which shocked me somewhat.

[LynnER]

I have an IS condition that will probably kill me one day, and I was completely sterile prior to ever starting HRT...

[cynthialee]

I couldn't answer due to limits of the poll.
My natural T levels were around 150-180 before I was given T to raise my low T. With the same dose my natal female wife androgyne is at 750 my T was raised to a whooping 225 at its highest level. The T made me go bonkers and was one of the dominos that fell leading to my transition.
So I droped T and when I started E about 6 weeks later my T was around 180.

[kae m]

I started HRT when I was barely 25 and my T was ~320 ng/dl range, I know it was low but within the possible range.

[rejennyrated]

I too was below your lowest level although not as low as Lynn. Mine was just a shade over 100.

In my case no one really bothered to investigate further why I had only partially masculinised. I got some facial hair, but nothing much else.

Looking back I think they probably didn't bother partly because some of them knew why, (I later found evidence that I had an undisclosed intersex condition) and partly because I was already pretty well out as trans, and if anyone had suggested taking T. I would have almost certainly punched them or thrown it at them!

[noeleena]

Hi,

T up to age 56
, nmol/ 3i,    2 . 4 . 04.

,  nmol/ 1 .5 ,  3 . 12 . 09.

now,  ill know in a week  & it has gone up to 1. 25

Oestradiol ,pmol/ 355, 29.7.08.

  As a after thought all the G Ps have to do is sign a form & put down what tests should be done , yet for many of you a simple task is not done . i have my tests done every aug no matter what & i make sure they are done , if you do as i do moniter your self,
    other wise & i know some who dont & if a detail does come up ,   its oh dear ,
     so do at least have your blood tests done at the least every two years . & if you change your meds do have tests as before, long term it pays.

...noeleena

[JennX]

I too was below your lowest level although not as low as Lynn. Mine was just a shade over 100.

In my case no one really bothered to investigate further why I had only partially masculinised. I got some facial hair, but nothing much else.

Looking back I think they probably didn't bother partly because some of them knew why, (I later found evidence that I had an undisclosed intersex condition) and partly because I was already pretty well out as trans, and if anyone had suggested taking T. I would have almost certainly punched them or thrown it at them!

I guess it's just general laziness on the part of the "medical professionals" then? I thought a good doc might want to further investigate the underlying cause, but based on everyone's experiences here... I guess they just don't bother.

***I edited the poll to try to make it more inclusive for everyone***

[Jenni P]

In order to convert from the SI unit measure (nmols/L) to the conventional unit (ng/dl) you need to divide by .0277, which gives you a T level of 974.72 ng/dl which is in the normal (high end) male range.

Hi Jenn

thanks, I've now voted. 

Jenni