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Title: Can't get testosterone for 6 weeks
Post by: Silver on June 04, 2013, 12:14:03 AM
Post by: Silver on June 04, 2013, 12:14:03 AM
Hey everyone- should I have posted this here or in FTM? It seems like this board has been mostly dominated by the girls. XD
I used to have a really good trans-friendly doctor but unfortunately I am poor and I just can't afford those $800 blood panels anymore so I can't really go back to her. My T prescription ran out a couple of weeks ago and I even did less frequent doses to help it to last longer while I figured out how to renew my prescription. I found a public clinic in the city that will give me the shots (awesome) but unfortunately I must wait for my blood test to come back before I can get it and that will take a month.
Basically I've been off of T for a couple of weeks already and I have a month more to wait and I'd like to know from any guys who have been in a similar situation (unable to get T for a couple months or so) do you think my periods could return in that span of time? I suppose knowing won't help it any- but it will set me at ease to have an idea of this. Also I don't want to be totally blindsided by it while I'm out in public. Talk about embarrassing!
Thank you so much in advance for your replies, everyone.
I used to have a really good trans-friendly doctor but unfortunately I am poor and I just can't afford those $800 blood panels anymore so I can't really go back to her. My T prescription ran out a couple of weeks ago and I even did less frequent doses to help it to last longer while I figured out how to renew my prescription. I found a public clinic in the city that will give me the shots (awesome) but unfortunately I must wait for my blood test to come back before I can get it and that will take a month.
Basically I've been off of T for a couple of weeks already and I have a month more to wait and I'd like to know from any guys who have been in a similar situation (unable to get T for a couple months or so) do you think my periods could return in that span of time? I suppose knowing won't help it any- but it will set me at ease to have an idea of this. Also I don't want to be totally blindsided by it while I'm out in public. Talk about embarrassing!
Thank you so much in advance for your replies, everyone.
Title: Re: Can't get testosterone for 6 weeks
Post by: Nero on June 04, 2013, 07:01:57 AM
Post by: Nero on June 04, 2013, 07:01:57 AM
Well, I was off T for maybe 5 months last year. I really didn't notice much difference in anything. But then, my libido is the same regardless. I did eventually get a period, but it was around the 5 month mark if I remember correctly. At the least, it was several months without T before it happened.
How long have you been on T and how far apart were you spacing the shots from your usual routine? Not sure if that will make a difference or not.
Anyway, I doubt you have to worry. I think the system takes some time to adjust before it immediately goes back, especially if you've been on it for years.
How long have you been on T and how far apart were you spacing the shots from your usual routine? Not sure if that will make a difference or not.
Anyway, I doubt you have to worry. I think the system takes some time to adjust before it immediately goes back, especially if you've been on it for years.
Title: Re: Can't get testosterone for 6 weeks
Post by: Silver on June 04, 2013, 06:42:14 PM
Post by: Silver on June 04, 2013, 06:42:14 PM
I have been on T for about 2.5 years at this point and I used to do weekly injections, switched to every two weeks to conserve for about a month (so like half dose.)
Five months? That's a relief. XD I guess I will be okay! Thanks, man.
Five months? That's a relief. XD I guess I will be okay! Thanks, man.
Title: Re: Can't get testosterone for 6 weeks
Post by: Nero on June 04, 2013, 06:56:31 PM
Post by: Nero on June 04, 2013, 06:56:31 PM
No problem. Hope everything goes okay. :)
Title: Re: Can't get testosterone for 6 weeks
Post by: Silver on June 24, 2013, 02:17:08 AM
Post by: Silver on June 24, 2013, 02:17:08 AM
Update: Started bleeding tonight while I was watching a movie.
:c Gonna be a painful few days. I wish I could afford a doctor. I guess I haven't been on T long enough.
:c Gonna be a painful few days. I wish I could afford a doctor. I guess I haven't been on T long enough.
Title: Re: Can't get testosterone for 6 weeks
Post by: Jamie D on June 24, 2013, 03:45:17 AM
Post by: Jamie D on June 24, 2013, 03:45:17 AM
Silver, I am not sure what blood tests take a month. That's nuts. I can get my E, T, and P results back in a few days, along with my liver panel, blood chemistry, etc.
Title: Re: Can't get testosterone for 6 weeks
Post by: Nero on June 24, 2013, 10:27:30 AM
Post by: Nero on June 24, 2013, 10:27:30 AM
Quote from: Silver on June 24, 2013, 02:17:08 AM
Update: Started bleeding tonight while I was watching a movie.
:c Gonna be a painful few days. I wish I could afford a doctor. I guess I haven't been on T long enough.
Ugh. Sorry to have got your hopes up buddy. :( Hope you can get it cleared up soon.
Title: Re: Can't get testosterone for 6 weeks
Post by: Silver on June 24, 2013, 05:10:32 PM
Post by: Silver on June 24, 2013, 05:10:32 PM
Quote from: Jamie D on June 24, 2013, 03:45:17 AM
Silver, I am not sure what blood tests take a month. That's nuts. I can get my E, T, and P results back in a few days, along with my liver panel, blood chemistry, etc.
Well, it is a free clinic in the city. They are busy. As it is, I feel lucky I can get HRT for free and also that I can get care before I am approved for the program.
Quote from: Not-so Fat Admin on June 24, 2013, 10:27:30 AM
Ugh. Sorry to have got your hopes up buddy. :( Hope you can get it cleared up soon.
Nah nah, thanks for the help anyway. I guess it's resilient since I am pretty young/haven't been on T long. Just like one more week and I can get the shot~ though I will miss being allowed to take care of it myself.