No Testosterone Blocker?

[SiobhanB]

Hi all,

So I've been on HRT for just over a month now, so probably should have posted this earlier.

I was a little suprised in the meeting with my private GP (Dr Richard Curtis - London) that he didn't put me on any specific testosterone blockers.  When I mentioned it, he said "The estrogen will do that".  I know that is the case, but will this hurt or slow the effectiveness does anyone know?

Anyone else not on blockers, just E?

Thanks,

Siobhan.

[Dinky_Di]

Not unusual to not have anti-androgen meds.  It may be that your T level is low enough without the addition of this medication.

[kelly_aus]

My doctor, who is a gynaecologist, started me out out on a low dose of E, that slowly built up over time - this was without any anti-androgens. Mind you, at the time the she wrote the prescription she had no idea of my levels - I had the blood work done the following day. I'm assuming that at my next appointment, we will discuss the results and adjust my meds as needed. She's also undertaken a similar hormone regimen, so in addition to her medical experience, she also has some practical experience.

In discussions with others, 2 possible theories for this came up. Firstly, it allows for any side effects to show up before the E levels get too high. The second theory was that, aside from the T in my system, it kind of emulates what happens in a pubescent female.