Community Conversation => Transitioning => Hormone replacement therapy => Topic started by: Deborah on January 21, 2015, 06:21:20 PM Return to Full Version
Title: Starting HRT Tomorrow
Post by: Deborah on January 21, 2015, 06:21:20 PM
Post by: Deborah on January 21, 2015, 06:21:20 PM
I just got my blood test back and with it a brand new prescription to pick up in the morning. Yaaay.
Can anybody say how quickly testosterone levels drop with spironolactone? My level was a bit higher than I was expecting it to be.
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Can anybody say how quickly testosterone levels drop with spironolactone? My level was a bit higher than I was expecting it to be.
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Title: Re: Starting HRT Tomorrow
Post by: Devlyn on January 21, 2015, 06:36:11 PM
Post by: Devlyn on January 21, 2015, 06:36:11 PM
Yays! I can't answer the question, but someone sure will. Mark your calendar!
Hugs, Devlyn
Hugs, Devlyn
Title: Re: Starting HRT Tomorrow
Post by: mrs izzy on January 21, 2015, 06:50:04 PM
Post by: mrs izzy on January 21, 2015, 06:50:04 PM
Congrats on progress in your transition.
Everyone is there own how they handle the Rx.
I do bet you will visit the restroom more then you used to.
Enjoy the path.
Hugs.
Everyone is there own how they handle the Rx.
I do bet you will visit the restroom more then you used to.
Enjoy the path.
Hugs.
Title: Re: Starting HRT Tomorrow
Post by: Deborah on January 21, 2015, 07:32:00 PM
Post by: Deborah on January 21, 2015, 07:32:00 PM
Well, I'll know in 2 months at the next appointment. [emoji5]️
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Title: Re: Starting HRT Tomorrow
Post by: islandgirl on January 21, 2015, 07:37:51 PM
Post by: islandgirl on January 21, 2015, 07:37:51 PM
Yes an important day to mark on your transition calendar. Congrats! Look forward to hearing about your journey. My appointment is Friday.
Title: Re: Starting HRT Tomorrow
Post by: Devlyn on January 21, 2015, 07:39:41 PM
Post by: Devlyn on January 21, 2015, 07:39:41 PM
It takes girls years to grow into women, it won't matter if your levels are high at the beginning. The changes, they're a coming! ;D
Hugs, Devlyn
Hugs, Devlyn
Title: Re: Starting HRT Tomorrow
Post by: Rachel on January 21, 2015, 08:17:20 PM
Post by: Rachel on January 21, 2015, 08:17:20 PM
Congratulations!
I started spiro and E simultaneously. In 3 weeks I panicked because everything flipped. I did not expect that. Erections were difficult and orgasm took a longer time. Also an orgasm was very intense and involved a lot of muscles. My T was low starting and everyone reacts differently to the meds and there are a lot of ways to get to the finish line. Counter hormone therapy is usually started slow and gradually increased. Switching hormones is a big change to your body.
I started spiro and E simultaneously. In 3 weeks I panicked because everything flipped. I did not expect that. Erections were difficult and orgasm took a longer time. Also an orgasm was very intense and involved a lot of muscles. My T was low starting and everyone reacts differently to the meds and there are a lot of ways to get to the finish line. Counter hormone therapy is usually started slow and gradually increased. Switching hormones is a big change to your body.
Title: Re: Starting HRT Tomorrow
Post by: aj64ny on January 22, 2015, 09:52:27 AM
Post by: aj64ny on January 22, 2015, 09:52:27 AM
Congratulations. on to the next step good luck
Title: Re: Starting HRT Tomorrow
Post by: ImagineKate on January 22, 2015, 10:35:24 AM
Post by: ImagineKate on January 22, 2015, 10:35:24 AM
Congrats!
My former dr told me it could take up to 3 months for the full effect. But everyone is different, so YMMV.
My former dr told me it could take up to 3 months for the full effect. But everyone is different, so YMMV.
Title: Re: Starting HRT Tomorrow
Post by: ImagineKate on January 22, 2015, 01:16:26 PM
Post by: ImagineKate on January 22, 2015, 01:16:26 PM
Quote from: Cynthia Michelle on January 21, 2015, 08:17:20 PM
Congratulations!
I started spiro and E simultaneously. In 3 weeks I panicked because everything flipped. I did not expect that. Erections were difficult and orgasm took a longer time. Also an orgasm was very intense and involved a lot of muscles. My T was low starting and everyone reacts differently to the meds and there are a lot of ways to get to the finish line. Counter hormone therapy is usually started slow and gradually increased. Switching hormones is a big change to your body.
My orgasms were always this way (whole body experience) but they've been amplified with estrogen is as best as I can put it.
Title: Re: Starting HRT Tomorrow
Post by: Mariah on January 23, 2015, 09:59:51 AM
Post by: Mariah on January 23, 2015, 09:59:51 AM
Congrats. As far as levels dropping mine took longer to really bottom out only because Spiro wasn't started at the same time the estrogen was. Most likely they are starting you on low doses and raising them overtime so it will take a little while. Remember it's a marathon and not sprint.
Mariah
Mariah
Title: Re: Starting HRT Tomorrow
Post by: Ruth Ruthless on January 24, 2015, 12:14:53 AM
Post by: Ruth Ruthless on January 24, 2015, 12:14:53 AM
I started on androcur and estrofem and judging by how my libido went from 8-10 out of 10 to absolute zero in three days I would say it dropped quick and once I did get a blood test my t was below the test range and stayed that way until I switched to gel 3 months ago and within a month I was back at male values and had my libido back too. We recently increased the gel and androcur dosage and my libido is gone again though I don't have a blood test of the new values yet.