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Title: I'm on hormones!!
Post by: Katrina on February 03, 2014, 11:09:50 PM
Post by: Katrina on February 03, 2014, 11:09:50 PM
As of 4:05 est today I have begun hormone replacement therapy!! ^-^
I am SO lucky that I was able to pull it off from my very first visit from the Endo. (although it was nearly a year trying to get all the paperwork and forms and sitting in the queue trying to get appointment) She seemed impressed that I had done a lot of research already into the side effects and risks and had made a very informed decision. She's starting me out pretty low, Estradiol and Spironolact. But she said she'll gradually up the dosage over time.
I'm so happy!
Edited for Dosages - DO NOT POST DOSAGES
I am SO lucky that I was able to pull it off from my very first visit from the Endo. (although it was nearly a year trying to get all the paperwork and forms and sitting in the queue trying to get appointment) She seemed impressed that I had done a lot of research already into the side effects and risks and had made a very informed decision. She's starting me out pretty low, Estradiol and Spironolact. But she said she'll gradually up the dosage over time.
I'm so happy!
Edited for Dosages - DO NOT POST DOSAGES
Title: Re: I'm on hormones!!
Post by: Hikari on February 03, 2014, 11:17:46 PM
Post by: Hikari on February 03, 2014, 11:17:46 PM
They don't want you to post dosages here. Though I will say that is a pretty standard starting dose for many people, most endos want to wait for blood results on that lower dosage to see how well you tolerate it and how effective it is for your body.
Congrats, it is a long journey to womanhood but HRT is really one of the bigger steps.
Congrats, it is a long journey to womanhood but HRT is really one of the bigger steps.
Title: Re: I'm on hormones!!
Post by: Tori on February 03, 2014, 11:20:12 PM
Post by: Tori on February 03, 2014, 11:20:12 PM
Congratulations!
:)
We all forget at exciting times like this, but dosage advice is not allowed. ;)
You may want to edit that, or someone else will.
Now I sound like a broken record.
:)
We all forget at exciting times like this, but dosage advice is not allowed. ;)
You may want to edit that, or someone else will.
Now I sound like a broken record.
Title: Re: I'm on hormones!!
Post by: V M on February 03, 2014, 11:30:28 PM
Post by: V M on February 03, 2014, 11:30:28 PM
Hi Katrina :icon_wave:
Welcome to Susan's :) Glad to have you here
Congrats on starting HRT :) But dosages are not permitted per site rules
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Hugs
V M
Welcome to Susan's :) Glad to have you here
Congrats on starting HRT :) But dosages are not permitted per site rules
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C. The discussion of recommended or actual dosages is strongly discouraged to prevent information obtained on this site from being used to self medicate.
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Hugs
V M
Title: Re: I'm on hormones!!
Post by: Katrina on February 04, 2014, 08:33:30 AM
Post by: Katrina on February 04, 2014, 08:33:30 AM
oh my gosh. I wish I knew that or hadn't forgotten it as now the thread is about dosages and the wrongness in posting them instead of being jubilation at my turning a big hurdle. :embarrassed: mod lock please I guess.
Title: Re: I'm on hormones!!
Post by: kathyk on February 04, 2014, 09:38:09 AM
Post by: kathyk on February 04, 2014, 09:38:09 AM
Oh Katrina don't worry, I did the same thing when I first came on the forum so long ago.
I'm so happy for you, and you deserve a good hug. And now you need to get ready for a fun ride.
I'm so happy for you, and you deserve a good hug. And now you need to get ready for a fun ride.
Title: Re: I'm on hormones!!
Post by: Hikari on February 04, 2014, 10:21:28 AM
Post by: Hikari on February 04, 2014, 10:21:28 AM
Lol don't worry about a lock the mods have already edited the dosages out. It happens all of the time I am sure the mods realize your intent had nothing to do with helping DIY hormones.
Title: Re: I'm on hormones!!
Post by: mrs izzy on February 04, 2014, 10:41:35 AM
Post by: mrs izzy on February 04, 2014, 10:41:35 AM
Congrats Katrina.
Yes the process is a long one sometimes to get to where we need to be. But it is not ever a good idea to try to rush to the end. There are so many things you will learn on you path and take the time to enjoy each little step.
I wish you safe passage in going forward. Remember HRT is not always the true answer to everything. Relax and remember to breathe once in awhile.
Hugs
Isabell
Yes the process is a long one sometimes to get to where we need to be. But it is not ever a good idea to try to rush to the end. There are so many things you will learn on you path and take the time to enjoy each little step.
I wish you safe passage in going forward. Remember HRT is not always the true answer to everything. Relax and remember to breathe once in awhile.
Hugs
Isabell
Title: Re: I'm on hormones!!
Post by: JaneNicole2013 on February 04, 2014, 11:24:46 AM
Post by: JaneNicole2013 on February 04, 2014, 11:24:46 AM
Kudos! You have quite the ride ahead of you :)
Jane
Jane
Title: Re: I'm on hormones!!
Post by: stephaniec on February 04, 2014, 11:36:56 AM
Post by: stephaniec on February 04, 2014, 11:36:56 AM
good luck
Title: Re: I'm on hormones!!
Post by: Jerri on February 04, 2014, 12:10:01 PM
Post by: Jerri on February 04, 2014, 12:10:01 PM
it is hard to focus on the small details like rukles and such when we cross such a wonderful hurdle, congrats sister. for me this was when things really got better in my head and with my body just slowly on the body part
enjoy the ride
Jerri
enjoy the ride
Jerri
Title: Re: I'm on hormones!!
Post by: Allyda on February 04, 2014, 03:53:19 PM
Post by: Allyda on February 04, 2014, 03:53:19 PM
Yes congratulations very much! After starting my hrt I've felt better and am much more emotionally stable, and have more energy than I've had in years. ;)
Don't worry about the mistake, we get so excited after crossing this hurdle sometimes it slips our minds. I made the same mistake a little over a month ago when I started mine. Good luck and be happy! :D
Don't worry about the mistake, we get so excited after crossing this hurdle sometimes it slips our minds. I made the same mistake a little over a month ago when I started mine. Good luck and be happy! :D
Title: Re: I'm on hormones!!
Post by: Katrina on February 04, 2014, 08:58:51 PM
Post by: Katrina on February 04, 2014, 08:58:51 PM
Thanks for the kind words all. :) How long did it take all of you to notice things like emotional changes? Breast growth? I'm sure a lot of it has to do with genetics and dosage size, but I'm still curious what other peoples results were like when they got their start.
Title: Re: I'm on hormones!!
Post by: Jill F on February 04, 2014, 09:03:18 PM
Post by: Jill F on February 04, 2014, 09:03:18 PM
Noticeable emotional changes in 2 hours (!!!)
Cleavage in 3 months.
B cup in one year (was flat pre-HRT with no moobs to speak of)
Cleavage in 3 months.
B cup in one year (was flat pre-HRT with no moobs to speak of)
Title: Re: I'm on hormones!!
Post by: Jamie D on February 04, 2014, 09:10:25 PM
Post by: Jamie D on February 04, 2014, 09:10:25 PM
Katrina - congratulations
The estradiol will hit your brain in a matter of minutes, even seconds if you are on injections.
Many of us felt an immediate euphoria. Some of that came, certainly, just from the relief of starting to become our authentic selves. But estradiol works wonders on our brains!
The estradiol will hit your brain in a matter of minutes, even seconds if you are on injections.
Many of us felt an immediate euphoria. Some of that came, certainly, just from the relief of starting to become our authentic selves. But estradiol works wonders on our brains!
Title: Re: I'm on hormones!!
Post by: V M on February 04, 2014, 09:25:42 PM
Post by: V M on February 04, 2014, 09:25:42 PM
Quote from: Katrina on February 04, 2014, 08:33:30 AM
oh my gosh. I wish I knew that or hadn't forgotten it as now the thread is about dosages and the wrongness in posting them instead of being jubilation at my turning a big hurdle. :embarrassed: mod lock please I guess.
Nope, not gonna happen, rather we will move forward and continue celebrating your progress :eusa_dance:
Hugs
Title: Re: I'm on hormones!!
Post by: Katrina on February 04, 2014, 10:30:45 PM
Post by: Katrina on February 04, 2014, 10:30:45 PM
Thank you. :)
that all leaves me a tad disappointed that most of you felt an almost immediate emotional change while I have not. (other than being very happy to have gotten started, that is!) I've been on the estra pills for about 36 hours yet and I feel no different. Either I'm a late bloomer, or the dose was just smaller than what most of you had is all.
that all leaves me a tad disappointed that most of you felt an almost immediate emotional change while I have not. (other than being very happy to have gotten started, that is!) I've been on the estra pills for about 36 hours yet and I feel no different. Either I'm a late bloomer, or the dose was just smaller than what most of you had is all.
Title: Re: I'm on hormones!!
Post by: Tori on February 05, 2014, 01:36:06 AM
Post by: Tori on February 05, 2014, 01:36:06 AM
I think that happiness along with anxiety relief is the "calmness" most people feel
Really, it is a slow ride.
Differences are best gauged week to week or month to month, not day to day or your to hour.
The first things you notice will likely be related to T being blocked. Physical effects of E will take a bit longer... they usually start with the nipples though, so there's that. Most MTFs are happy to see and feel their nipples activate.
Really, it is a slow ride.
Differences are best gauged week to week or month to month, not day to day or your to hour.
The first things you notice will likely be related to T being blocked. Physical effects of E will take a bit longer... they usually start with the nipples though, so there's that. Most MTFs are happy to see and feel their nipples activate.
Title: Re: I'm on hormones!!
Post by: MT22TG on February 06, 2014, 01:26:23 AM
Post by: MT22TG on February 06, 2014, 01:26:23 AM
Congrats on the big step! What's really crazy is that you and i started on the same day,except i started at 7:30 MTN time! :)
Title: Re: I'm on hormones!!
Post by: Annabelle on February 06, 2014, 06:46:24 AM
Post by: Annabelle on February 06, 2014, 06:46:24 AM
Yay! Congrats and good luck =) I hope I can start my transition soon :D
Title: Re: I'm on hormones!!
Post by: Androgynous_Machine on February 06, 2014, 07:06:03 AM
Post by: Androgynous_Machine on February 06, 2014, 07:06:03 AM
I'm so jealous. I just started the process so I've not started HRT. I had considered self-medicating (I'm 32 and I don't want to wait any longer) but at the same time I don't want to hurt myself in the process so I decided to go the legitimate route.
I so excited I can't wait.
-AM
I so excited I can't wait.
-AM