Community Conversation => Transitioning => Hormone replacement therapy => Topic started by: Ronnie on August 07, 2014, 12:41:15 AM Return to Full Version
Title: taking spiro and Estrofem together ?
Post by: Ronnie on August 07, 2014, 12:41:15 AM
Post by: Ronnie on August 07, 2014, 12:41:15 AM
just a quick question for anyone reading this
how well does spironolactone work with estrofem i cant really find anyone who takes the same dosage so i dont know what to expect when i start HRT next week is this a good jump off point? im not due to see my doctor till september because he has gone away on leave and wont be free untill then.
any information or links to a webpage with info will be greatly appreciated
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how well does spironolactone work with estrofem i cant really find anyone who takes the same dosage so i dont know what to expect when i start HRT next week is this a good jump off point? im not due to see my doctor till september because he has gone away on leave and wont be free untill then.
any information or links to a webpage with info will be greatly appreciated
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Title: Re: taking spiro and Estrofem together ?
Post by: Miss_Bungle1991 on August 07, 2014, 12:46:32 AM
Post by: Miss_Bungle1991 on August 07, 2014, 12:46:32 AM
You aren't allowed to list dosages on this site. :icon_archery:
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Title: Re: taking spiro and Estrofem together ?
Post by: Ronnie on August 07, 2014, 12:54:10 AM
Post by: Ronnie on August 07, 2014, 12:54:10 AM
oh sorry i forgot i havnt used this site in so long ill remove them
Title: Re: taking spiro and Estrofem together ?
Post by: calicarly on August 07, 2014, 02:41:26 AM
Post by: calicarly on August 07, 2014, 02:41:26 AM
What is the issue? Not knowing what to expect? It basically works by titration, suggest your dr to measure your hormone levels through a test when he/she is back and that's the starting point, if estrogen is low then your dr will increase the estradiol and if your T is high he will likely increase your spiro (if possible) you can't really know for sure if the dose is right for you from start, everyone starts on what would work on an average person and titrate from there to a personalised regimen.
Title: Re: taking spiro and Estrofem together ?
Post by: Ronnie on August 09, 2014, 05:58:21 PM
Post by: Ronnie on August 09, 2014, 05:58:21 PM
yeah just so i know a personal view on the way Spiro and Estrofem work together what are the pros and cons really just so i have a clearer view i cannot seem to find any answers for the type of questions I'm looking for been looking since i found out what ones i was going to be taking since april.
my local pharmacy only had a lower dosage of Spiro and i would have to wait for the higher ones to be ordered but i fort i could just ask online as a bit of advise till i could reach my doctor.
i have had a very recent blood and hormone levels test all came back normal my serum testosterone was 29.3 nmol/L
and my serum oestradiol was 110 pmol/L Male reference range
my local pharmacy only had a lower dosage of Spiro and i would have to wait for the higher ones to be ordered but i fort i could just ask online as a bit of advise till i could reach my doctor.
i have had a very recent blood and hormone levels test all came back normal my serum testosterone was 29.3 nmol/L
and my serum oestradiol was 110 pmol/L Male reference range
Title: Re: taking spiro and Estrofem together ?
Post by: Ms Grace on August 09, 2014, 06:16:33 PM
Post by: Ms Grace on August 09, 2014, 06:16:33 PM
They don't work 'together', they independently do what they're meant to...reduce testosterone and increase estrogen respectively. There's no actual confluence.