Community Conversation => Transitioning => Hormone replacement therapy => Topic started by: Mary81 on September 27, 2013, 06:42:29 AM Return to Full Version
Title: Finally got my prescription
Post by: Mary81 on September 27, 2013, 06:42:29 AM
Post by: Mary81 on September 27, 2013, 06:42:29 AM
Hello everyone,
I just wanted to share my good news. I just got back from the doctor with my first prescription! Seems like he started my on a normal dosage of testosterone blockers and a lower dosage of estrogen. After my next appointment with him on 27 October, I should start on a higher dosage of estrogen. I just took my first pills!! Oh my god, I cannot find the words to express how happy I am. Really. Hehehe :)
Mary
I just wanted to share my good news. I just got back from the doctor with my first prescription! Seems like he started my on a normal dosage of testosterone blockers and a lower dosage of estrogen. After my next appointment with him on 27 October, I should start on a higher dosage of estrogen. I just took my first pills!! Oh my god, I cannot find the words to express how happy I am. Really. Hehehe :)
Mary
Title: Re: Finally got my prescription
Post by: Jenny07 on September 27, 2013, 06:51:21 AM
Post by: Jenny07 on September 27, 2013, 06:51:21 AM
Congratulations Mary, enjoy the ride. ;D
May it be fun and everything you wish for.
While I can't give you your plate of cookies and welcome you to the dark side. I will leave that to Janet.
I will give you a bowl of them but there might not be many left....
(https://www.susans.org/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fts4.mm.bing.net%2Fth%3Fid%3DH.4849160959886707%26amp%3Bpid%3D15.1&hash=b5eb963fc77ad3ac2a415d4ef332282b938c378d)
May it be fun and everything you wish for.
While I can't give you your plate of cookies and welcome you to the dark side. I will leave that to Janet.
I will give you a bowl of them but there might not be many left....
(https://www.susans.org/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fts4.mm.bing.net%2Fth%3Fid%3DH.4849160959886707%26amp%3Bpid%3D15.1&hash=b5eb963fc77ad3ac2a415d4ef332282b938c378d)
Title: Re: Finally got my prescription
Post by: Devlyn on September 27, 2013, 07:56:52 AM
Post by: Devlyn on September 27, 2013, 07:56:52 AM
Yay! That's awesome, thanks for sharing the good news, hon! I don't have the dark side cookies either, but.......
(https://www.susans.org/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1279.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fy537%2FDevlynMarie%2FWhy-Men-Shouldnt-Bake-Cookies_zps674c0630.jpg&hash=c3bdd30dcaa006452573142b9bb5aa15f4b8238c)
(https://www.susans.org/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1279.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fy537%2FDevlynMarie%2FWhy-Men-Shouldnt-Bake-Cookies_zps674c0630.jpg&hash=c3bdd30dcaa006452573142b9bb5aa15f4b8238c)
Title: Re: Finally got my prescription
Post by: V M on September 27, 2013, 09:00:01 AM
Post by: V M on September 27, 2013, 09:00:01 AM
Congrats Mary
Hugs
Hugs
Title: Re: Finally got my prescription
Post by: Mary81 on September 27, 2013, 09:20:31 AM
Post by: Mary81 on September 27, 2013, 09:20:31 AM
Thank you for the congrats and the cookies :) It is such a great feeling to have finally started HRT. The rush from the excitement of it all is amazing. I've been smilling like crazy all afternoon. I could never have imagined it before hand!
Title: Re: Finally got my prescription
Post by: mrs izzy on September 27, 2013, 10:16:57 AM
Post by: mrs izzy on September 27, 2013, 10:16:57 AM
Congrats Mary, I do not have cookies but i can give you :eusa_dance: :icon_dance:
May your path you will walk be smooth and enjoyable.
Izzy
May your path you will walk be smooth and enjoyable.
Izzy
Title: Re: Finally got my prescription
Post by: cdjeannie on October 04, 2013, 12:59:28 AM
Post by: cdjeannie on October 04, 2013, 12:59:28 AM
I'm so happy for you Mary.
Have you felt differently yet?
Have you felt differently yet?
Title: Re: Finally got my prescription
Post by: Mary81 on October 04, 2013, 06:18:08 AM
Post by: Mary81 on October 04, 2013, 06:18:08 AM
Well, it is probably too early still to notice any real changes. It has only been one week. My nipples feel a bit more sensitive, mind you. I can feel them against my shirt all the time. Also, my testicles seem to have shrunk some. However, both of these things might be just in my head
The biggest changes I have noticed have mostly been somewhat unpleasant. For the first few days I felt sort of out of it, but that seemed to pass by Monday morning. Aside from that, I have generally just felt unwell - sore muscles and joints. I got nervous about it and went to my doctor. Since I had some surgery not too long ago, he wanted to rule out DVT, so I had a vein ultrasound done. It came back ok, which was a huge relief, but I still feel horrible. I guess my body is just getting used to it. Though, it is pretty unsettling. Not sure if anyone else has experienced anything like that.
Mary
The biggest changes I have noticed have mostly been somewhat unpleasant. For the first few days I felt sort of out of it, but that seemed to pass by Monday morning. Aside from that, I have generally just felt unwell - sore muscles and joints. I got nervous about it and went to my doctor. Since I had some surgery not too long ago, he wanted to rule out DVT, so I had a vein ultrasound done. It came back ok, which was a huge relief, but I still feel horrible. I guess my body is just getting used to it. Though, it is pretty unsettling. Not sure if anyone else has experienced anything like that.
Mary
Title: Re: Finally got my prescription
Post by: Jessica Merriman on October 04, 2013, 06:30:23 AM
Post by: Jessica Merriman on October 04, 2013, 06:30:23 AM
Congrats "Sister"! ;D
Title: Re: Finally got my prescription
Post by: Alice Rogers on October 04, 2013, 06:39:13 AM
Post by: Alice Rogers on October 04, 2013, 06:39:13 AM
I'm jealous! Can't wait to get my meds!
Title: Re: Finally got my prescription
Post by: KabitTarah on October 04, 2013, 06:48:12 AM
Post by: KabitTarah on October 04, 2013, 06:48:12 AM
Quote from: alexjrogers on October 04, 2013, 06:39:13 AM
I'm jealous! Can't wait to get my meds!
Me too! I REALLY hope I can get AAs from my GP at my late-November appointment. E will wait until May/June... I made a promise on that.
AND I almost forgot... a huge congratulations to you, Mary!! We're jealous, but so happy for you ♥♥
Title: Re: Finally got my prescription
Post by: Rachel on October 04, 2013, 09:27:14 PM
Post by: Rachel on October 04, 2013, 09:27:14 PM
Congratulations.
Title: Re: Finally got my prescription
Post by: PrincessDayna on October 05, 2013, 01:30:38 AM
Post by: PrincessDayna on October 05, 2013, 01:30:38 AM
Congrats, welcome the the dark side :)
Title: Re: Finally got my prescription
Post by: JenAtLast on October 05, 2013, 03:37:58 PM
Post by: JenAtLast on October 05, 2013, 03:37:58 PM
Quote from: Mary81 on September 27, 2013, 06:42:29 AM
Hello everyone,
I just wanted to share my good news. I just got back from the doctor with my first prescription! Seems like he started my on a normal dosage of testosterone blockers and a lower dosage of estrogen. After my next appointment with him on 27 October, I should start on a higher dosage of estrogen. I just took my first pills!! Oh my god, I cannot find the words to express how happy I am. Really. Hehehe :)
Mary
Congratulations! :-)
Title: Re: Finally got my prescription
Post by: Emmaline on October 06, 2013, 09:21:32 AM
Post by: Emmaline on October 06, 2013, 09:21:32 AM
Congratulations! Got my 1st endo appointment week after next- so exciting! Im right behind you sister!