Community Conversation => Transitioning => Hormone replacement therapy => Topic started by: JessicaNYCgirl on November 18, 2012, 03:13:09 PM Return to Full Version

Title: WHAT IS THE RIGHT DOSAGE???
Post by: JessicaNYCgirl on November 18, 2012, 03:13:09 PM
I TAKE SPIRONOLACTONE ONCE A DAY  AND A SHOT OF ESTRADIOL  EVERY 3 MONTHS CAUSE I TOOK ALOT OF HORMONES WHEN I WAS YOUNG STARTING AT THE AGE OF 16 AND  NOW I RATHER TAKE PILLS TO EASE ON MY LIVER  THE BOTTLE IS OF  40ML I THINK  , PLUS I STARTED TAKING  AND DO NOW  DAILY  ESTRADIOL IN PILLS  I TAKE 2 @ DAY    IS THIS ABOUT RIGHT?


PLEASE  I WOULD LIKE TO HEAR  FROM  SOME  EXPERTS OUT THERE   or  just  some opinions


PS . sorry about the caps

Removed dosage information
Title: Re: WHAT IS THE RIGHT DOSAGE???
Post by: MaidofOrleans on November 18, 2012, 05:15:06 PM
woah woah woah

calm down..

Talking about dosages is a big no no.
Title: Re: WHAT IS THE RIGHT DOSAGE???
Post by: JessicaNYCgirl on November 18, 2012, 09:20:12 PM
AW ok im sorry im new  and  don't know didnt read the rules about that  hmm where can i get info  about the right dosages  girl  my name is jessica  nice to meet you!
oxoxox
Title: Re: WHAT IS THE RIGHT DOSAGE???
Post by: MaidofOrleans on November 18, 2012, 10:39:39 PM
Hello Jessica nice to meet you too.

Orals will be harder on your liver than injections by the way
Title: Re: WHAT IS THE RIGHT DOSAGE???
Post by: Arch on November 18, 2012, 11:22:52 PM
Quote from: JessicaNYCgirl on November 18, 2012, 09:20:12 PM
AW ok im sorry im new  and  don't know didnt read the rules about that  hmm where can i get info  about the right dosages 

Is there a trans clinic in your area? Or doctors should give you dosage info on the harm reduction model. But this site does not support self-medication, so please be careful about your posts.
Title: Re: WHAT IS THE RIGHT DOSAGE???
Post by: Catherine Sarah on November 19, 2012, 09:43:45 AM
Hi Jessica,

A big Aussie welcome to Susan's family. It's good of you to drop in and say "Hi". Hope you like it here, and you stay for a while.

There is a mountain of information, resources and friendship waiting for you here, you just need to jump in start talking and ask any question you like. You're quite safe here and we are very accepting.

Quote from: JessicaNYCgirl on November 18, 2012, 03:13:09 PM
PLEASE  I WOULD LIKE TO HEAR  FROM  SOME  EXPERTS OUT THERE   or  just  some opinions
In answer to your question. The ONLY expert you should be listening to is your Endocronoligist. These drugs can and do cause severe damage to major organs. You need to be professionally monitored.  They can, and do kill. That is a fact, not an opinion.

Looking forward to hearing more of your story in time to come, but in the meantime, be safe, well and happy.

Lotsa huggs
Catherine
Title: Re: WHAT IS THE RIGHT DOSAGE???
Post by: JessicaNYCgirl on November 19, 2012, 12:13:23 PM
i don't suppose sumbody knows of a endocrino  .. somewhere in nyc   :) .. thank  you  for the warm welcome! .. i need the support and info  because i'm planning on having my srs  next year and i have my first  consult  with DR. Meltzer  this coming Feb. 


oxoxox
Title: Re: WHAT IS THE RIGHT DOSAGE???
Post by: Beth Andrea on November 19, 2012, 12:27:44 PM
I'd suggest slowing your pace a bit, take a step back and think, rather than feel.

While hormones-"HRT"-can cause severe damage to major organs, SRS *does* permanently change a very intimate region of your body. Yet, you aren't even seeing an endo yet...and you plan on SRS in one year?

You also couldn't be bothered to read the board's rules on discussing dosages?

You have no idea how to locate a therapist, in order to rule out potential mental illness? That is normal protocol, and a wise action just by itself.

Do yourself a favor...SLOW DOWN.
Title: Re: WHAT IS THE RIGHT DOSAGE???
Post by: Catherine Sarah on November 19, 2012, 09:04:16 PM
Hi Jessica,

I've been through the resources page and haven't found any Endos in NYC. You may wish to Google Endocrinologist NYC and work your way through the list.

Dr. Meltzer will no doubt take you through some of the hoops and jumps you need to go through before SRS. These may include a prescribed time on HRT, living full time, Psychiatric evaluation, the list goes on. So as Beth mentioned, take a breath and seriously consider the direction you are heading in. Once you get to the "other side" there is NO coming back.

If you end up looking for a therapist/counsellor, go to the "Reference Library" found at the top of the page and you'll find a comprehensive list of therapists.

Be safe, well and happy.

Lotsa huggs
Catherine
Title: Re: WHAT IS THE RIGHT DOSAGE???
Post by: aprilrain on November 21, 2012, 07:23:18 AM
You could try this place.  http://callen-lorde.org/our-services/sexual-health-clinic/transgender-health-services/ (http://callen-lorde.org/our-services/sexual-health-clinic/transgender-health-services/)
Title: Re: WHAT IS THE RIGHT DOSAGE???
Post by: JessicaNYCgirl on November 22, 2012, 12:09:10 PM
i'm gonna go with collen lord  yes thank you  april!  oxxoxo


Jessica