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Estrogen and Progesterone injections...

Started by Opaque, November 10, 2010, 01:38:43 AM

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Opaque

I recently stopped taking my Spiro since I was having some rather severe cramping and twisting of my lower legs and ankles.  I tried drinking more water, stretching, cut my potassium intake back, drank pickle juice, etc.......My question is:

On my current regimen of DelEstrogen and Progesterone injections, can I still proceed with my transition, or do I really need a T blocker?  I know that Progesterone is a type of T blocker, but is it enough?  It seems that most of the T blockers I've researched have some rather extreme side effects.
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juliemac


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Opaque

Hi Juliemac!

My doctor prescribed it.  I don't have any probs with injections.  I just wanted to get the solution that is the less stressfull on my liver and kidneys, without having to remember to take an oral regimen every day.
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juliemac

Ok. Injectables are usually sub-cutaneous and oil based. It leaches into the blood system slowly.

I was on E &P for 20 years (yeah I know...). The iny tablets were no problem. I sit at a desk every morning to read the net and drink coffee.
Vitamin, E and P were breakfast. Some days I did forget or just couldnt afford them.

The idea is to build up a level in your system and maintain that. Pills were easier for me.
Filling too  :)

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alexia elliot

when I started my HRT I had just the same pain in lower legs but it wasn't cramping or real severe. Talk to your doctor about it!!!!!!!!!!!! My pain subsided after about 5-6 months.
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